New York Fashion Week 2023: Fashion highlights from the event
The recently concluded New York Fashion Week on September 13 lived up to its reputation as one of the most highly anticipated international fashion events. It brought together designers, models, celebrities, and fashion enthusiasts from around the world, creating an extravagant showcase of the latest trends and innovations in the industry. Here's a roundup of some major trends from the week.
Corsets
Corsets are here to stay! This time designers looked to the past for inspiration for their spring corset designs and reintroduced them with modern-day traces. The under-bust neckline, longline silhouettes, and the ballerina dresses showcased during the event were inspired by 19th-century styles. Furthermore, designers swapped their basic corset designs and patterns such as the mesh with playful patterns and intricate lace.
Petals and ruffles
The larger-than-life rosettes bloomed at NYFW, adorning models' statement tops and belts with sequined, metallic, and ruffled flowers. In addition, flowery dresses and tops that replicated flowers also made an appearance at the event, embracing femininity with intricate pattern designs. Another highlight among the collections was the face-framing ruffled outfits, which featured layers of lace and colorful palettes, primarily in pastel or pale colors.
Drop waists
One of the most notable designs this year was the drop waist, a type of dress where the waistband sits at or below the hips rather than at the natural waist. The design was integrated into tiered gowns and low-waisted skirts. With a presence in NYFW, the demoted waistline silhouette will probably be one of the hottest styles in the upcoming months.
Corporate-core
Who says corporate, business-like attires can't also be extremely stylish? The corporate-core fashion movement is all about embracing professional attire and making it fashionable. By showcasing corporate-looking designs in patterns, shapes, and silhouettes, designers demonstrated that corporate core can be a trend going forward among millennials. Some models were even spotted wearing large boxy and '80s and '90s-inspired blazers.
Sequin style
Sequin style is all about embracing the shimmer and sparkle of sequins in outfits. Throughout NYFW, sequins of all colors and shapes were seen on the runway. Large paillettes cut into a teardrop and floral patterns were sewn into statement pieces for various collections, bringing the sparkling, party-approved trend to fashion. From jackets to pants to tops, sequins were a star attraction.
