New York Fashion Week came to a close with Thom Browne’s show, which this time invited guests to literally step into a fantastical world of insects. Presented at the cultural center The Shed, the Spring/Summer collection opened with a giant pupa wrapped in green tendrils and ended with the appearance of a brightly colored butterfly.

Between these two striking images, a true entomological fantasy unfolded, while Thom Browne’s unmistakable signature remained firmly in place. His renowned, impeccable tailoring became the foundation for a new interpretation of the insect world: bumblebees appeared on tweed, dragonflies were woven into checked patterns, and patchwork constructions evoked the shells of beetles.

The runway itself was transformed into a path covered in artificial grass, creating the impression that the models had stepped into the middle of a vast garden. Insects had literally «settled» onto the clothes — perched on the shoulders of structured tweed jackets, coats and suits.

One of the jackets featured an embroidered bee that appeared to be drinking nectar from a daisy. Dragonflies appeared on a checked coat, while some silhouettes were designed to resemble cocoons. Even the footwear followed the playful concept — models were seen wearing shoes shaped like cartoon-style ladybugs.

The theme continued through the beauty looks. Models wore hats with shortened brims and veils.

The concept behind the collection was connected to the world of Pixar. The designer named the animated film «A Bug’s Life» as his source of inspiration, explaining the abundance of butterflies, bees, caterpillars and other tiny characters that appeared throughout the show.

This contrast became the defining feature of the presentation: serious, precise tailoring met the boundless imagination of a child’s fantasy world.

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Carolina Herrera has unveiled its anniversary SS’27 collection, celebrating the history of the fashion house and its signature 1980s aesthetic.

The show, held to mark the American fashion house’s 45th anniversary, took place at the David Koch Theater, where the runway was surrounded by 28,798 yellow tulips.

Creative director Wes Gordon decided to return to the brand’s roots — its very first Carolina Herrera show, held in 1981. Among the key elements from that debut collection, Gordon revisited ruffles and polka dots, giving them a contemporary interpretation.

One of the collection’s most striking pieces was a dress featuring an iconic portrait of Carolina Herrera herself. The image was created by legendary American artist Andy Warhol.

The designer also drew another historical connection through a collaboration with the American magazine «The New Yorker». Together with the publication, Carolina Herrera created a white organza T-shirt and a yellow dress embellished with beads, inspired by the cover of an issue released during the week of the brand’s first show in 1981.

Gordon also tucked in some less obvious, yet deeply personal references. Gold frog-shaped brooches paid tribute to La Grenouille — the designer’s favorite restaurant.

Karlie Kloss presented the final look. The model walked the runway in an airy black ensemble featuring dramatic ruffles around the neckline.

The anniversary show also attracted a host of high-profile guests. Pamela Anderson and writer Fran Lebowitz were among those seated together in the front row.

 

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The Michael Kors Collection SS’27 was presented at one of New York’s most striking locations — the Sculpture Garden of the Museum of Modern Art, MoMA. Instead of a traditional show venue, the designer chose an open setting surrounded by art, building the collection around modernism, architecture and urban life.

This time, Michael Kors moved away from his signature voluminous dresses and focused instead on architectural lines and graphic silhouettes. The familiar oversize aesthetic was almost entirely absent, replaced by fitted miniskirt suits, slim coats, straight-leg trousers and pared-back ensembles.

The spirit of the 1960s was also unmistakable. Some looks were completed with oversized round-frame glasses and short suits inspired by the Mod style.

But the true star of the collection was the stripe. It appeared virtually everywhere — on T-shirts and dresses, bags and hats, and at times transformed into intricate geometric compositions.

Kors drew inspiration for the idea from the work of artist Carmen Herrera. The graphic print looked particularly striking against black and white, which served as a kind of canvas for vivid pops of color.

The colors were impossible to miss. The collection featured shades of amber, tomato red, sunny yellow, coral and pistachio green.

«In big cities, people often wear black, so I try to find ways to bring color into the urban wardrobe. I like to simply add it and create a bright accent», Kors explained.

At the same time, the designer did not sacrifice practicality. Cropped sweaters and shirts were paired with miniskirts or, conversely, elongated shorts. Key details included oversized geometric jewelry, bags with metal handles, crepe dresses with cut-outs, voluminous Baroque-inspired skirts, and embellishments made of sequins and chiffon.

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Christian Siriano presented his Spring/Summer 2027 collection at New York Fashion Week, transforming the runway into a true fairytale. The designer drew inspiration from the 18th-century French folktale «The Story of the Queen of the Flower Islands» from Andrew Lang’s collection.

The tale itself contains plenty of dark moments: a mother hides her beautiful daughter at home in an attempt to save her from a queen who wants to have the girl executed because of her beauty. It was precisely this contrast between the dark story and its fairytale ending that captivated Siriano.

«The fairytale itself is quite dark, but it ends in a soft, dreamlike world that is immersed in flowers», the designer explained. According to Siriano, this duality allowed him to explore two sides of his own personality — the «dark and the sweet».

The transformation was easy to see on the runway. The show opened with understated looks in deep, dark shades and a Gothic mood, gradually becoming lighter and more vibrant. The dark palette gave way to fuchsia, gold, floral prints and sculptural geometric shapes reminiscent of flower buds just beginning to bloom.

Christian Siriano’s signature sense of drama was highlighted by evening gowns featuring an abundance of ruffles, voluminous details and intricate textures. At the same time, the designer went beyond womenswear — the collection also featured menswear looks that retained the brand’s distinctive couture glamour.

Supermodel Coco Rocha was the star of the show. Among those spotted in the front row were Whoopi Goldberg, Brandy Norwood and other celebrities.

 

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Martina Reiter has tried herself as a model. She participated in the PIA BOLTE® fashion show, which took place as part of New York Fashion Week. The 45-year-old TV star took to the runway wearing a cropped hoodie and form-fitting glam-rock-style pants. The look was completed with boots adorned with straps.

Martina’s makeup and hairstyle deserve special attention. Not only was the outfit carefully thought out, but her overall appearance was meticulously styled. Her makeup was done in a punk-inspired style with an emphasis on the eyes. Two high teased ponytails also reflected the rebellious spirit of the collection.

According to Reiter, she prepared for the show in advance: she practiced walking in high heels around the clock and cut carbohydrates from her diet, which helped her lose 20 kilograms.

«Walking as a model at New York Fashion Week at 45 years old. Many thanks to the wonderful designer and amazing woman PIA BOLTE® for this incredible opportunity! This is the highlight of my year, of my life! If you can make it there, you can make it anywhere – never give up», Martina encouraged.

Let’s take inspiration! Martina Reiter has shown by example that if you truly desire something, the whole world will help you achieve it. Age and profession should never be obstacles on the way to your dreams!

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