New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2023 has finally come to a close and it is clear that brands did not come to play.Collina Strada went full on Animorphs, casting models in animal-like prosthetics, while PH5 transformed plastic waste into avant-garde garments. There was a potent aroma of nostalgia in the air as labels like Dion Lee took a fresh approach to portraying moments from yesteryear. While Y2K has been all the rage, most designers are claiming the '90s, delivering ultra-thin eyebrows, ch...

Pharrell Williams has just been named Creative Director of Louis Vuitton Menswear. To some, this might seem like a perfect fit due to his previous work with adidas, his collection with Chanel and the fact that he's already the founder of Billionaire Boys Club and Humanrace, however, to others -- his appointment symbolizes a shift within the industry that's been happening for quite some time.More and more brands are beginning to opt for celebrities and personalities to take on major roles within ...

Elizabeth Hilfiger taps into her upbringing for Foo and Foo's Fall/Winter 2023 collection, articulating her outsider status with references to New York and Nantucket.Micro mini tartan skirts that would make Avril Lavigne proud sit unapologetically near practical puffer vests and crisp blue button down shirts. Hilfiger nods to her nautical childhood with haphazard stripes featuring the brand's logo. Elsewhere, flashy rhinestone anchors rest front and center on black sweatsuits calling to mind ado...

Head of State designer Taofeek Abijako celebrates his Nigerian roots for his Fall/Winter 2023 collection, honoring his father's pursuit of a better future as well as the desire to return home.En route to Spain, Abijako's father stopped in Libya, missing his home city of Lagos, deciding to go back. "At one point, he said he could taste what Lagos tasted like -- that's what made him stop the journey. That was a springboard into exploring this collection: How could I design something based on his m...