Photo credit: Alpine Baek / VRAI Magazine Kicking off New York Fashion Week with a visit to New York Men’s Day (NYMD) has become part of our fashion week routine each season. While focused primarily on menswear (including genderless and unisex), NYMD gives up-and-coming designers an opportunity to shine. This season was no exception showing a range...

Photo credit: Paul Lim (Backstage) Alpine Baek (Runway) / VRAI Magazine At only 15 years of age, fashion designer (and accidental activist) Ashlyn So is already a seasoned pro at Fashion Week. For New York Fashion Week and her Spring/Summer 2024 collection, So unveiled a dramatic and futuristic styled collection with couture moments which walked the runway...

Photo credit: Alpine Baek / VRAI Magazine Discover the playful and vivid Colin Locascio Spring/Summer 2024 collection unveiled on the catwalks of New York Fashion Week in September 2023. A vibrant color palette is intertwined with three-dimensional chest icons, nail-head details, metallics, fringe and beautiful ceramic bag accessories — genius! Runway Details

Photo credit: Alpine Baek / VRAI Magazine Discover the Kanika Goyal Label (KGL) Spring/Summer “Aether Leak” 2024 collection unveiled on the runways of New York Fashion Week in September 2023. KGL, a Delhi, India-based brand, unveiled a gender fluid collection designed with a youthful vibe and modern tailoring. Vibrant animated-style prints, floral motifs, dangled beads, and geometric...

Photo credit: Eunjoo Jeong / VRAI Magazine We bring you 360-coverage of the Bali-inspired Bronx and Banco Spring/Summer 2024 collection unveiled on day one of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in September 2023. Full of vibrant hues, seductive silhouettes, floral motifs and golden accents, we kicked off our NYFW coverage with this sizzling event at the PUBLIC...

Photos by Paul Lim / VRAI Magazine Discover the beauty of the Dur Doux Spring/Summer 2024 “Sous Marine” collection presented on the runways of New York Fashion Week in September 2023. The colorful, ocean-inspired collection unveiled at Hudson Yards was part of a larger “The Green Show” event centered around the topic of sustainability. Enjoy hair and...

Photo credit: Alpine Baek / VRAI Magazine For Dauphinette Spring/Summer 2024, designer Olivia Cheng unveiled a collection themed around the concept of protection, but in a beautifully whimsical way with touches of couture moments for New York Fashion Week. Of note in the collection are the unique ways in which the concept of protection was manifested —...

Photo credit: Alpine Baek / VRAI Magazine Sergio Hudson’s highly anticipated runway show on day three of New York Fashion Week did not disappoint. With a star-studded front row at Spring Studios, Hudson unveiled a Spring/Summer 2024 “Collection 12” in a rich jewel-tone color palette that oozed modern, urban elegance with attitude. Discover beautiful touches of...

Photo credit: Charles Lin / VRAI Magazine Discover the glitter and sparkle of The Blonds Spring/Summer 2024 “Blond Titans” collection unveiled on the final night of New York Fashion Week (NYFW) in September 2023. The latest collection takes inspiration from music legends such as Cher, Bowie and Britney, along with mythology and cosmic dream references. Filled...

Photos by Paul Lim / VRAI Magazine Discover the Son Jung Wan Spring/Summer 2024 “Harmony” collection unveiled on day two of New York Fashion Week in September 2023. For this season, Korean designer Son Jung Wan turned to nature and the beauty of its movement for inspiration. The result — flowing and delicate looks with powerful silhouettes...

Photos courtesy of Maison Blanche Swiss designer Yannik Zamboni unveiled his second collection during New York Fashion Week in September 2023. Presented at The Box, discover a predominantly white color palette on gender-inclusive designs centered around a social call to action. Zamboni partnered with “Tags Against Crime” to bring to light the connection between clothing and it’s crucial...