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On February 11^th, New York fashion week returned and blessed us all with the latest collections of the city’s veterans, some fresh faces and enticing guest appearances. 

Here is our picks of the most memorable shows from the day 5 of New York Fashion Week:

Peter Do

Peter Do Autumn 2022 was the most personal collection for the designer to date. Tailoring was at the core of the line-up, with floor-length coats, jackets and skirts as pleasant dramatic accents. As always, Do approaches his work from an innovative standpoint: rolled-up pants matched with mega-exaggerated boxy blazers and long shirts that reveal stripes of skin read as a potion of meticulously measured 80s and early aughts references. The floor-length sleeveless jackets with cape lapels mix Do’s trademark sensuality with bits and pieces of the newfound slouchy garçonness 

Michael Kors

Michael Kors doubles down on his signature glamourous Upper East Side silhouettes. Once again, it hits the mark perfectly. Croc miniskirts appeared with turtlenecks and alongside a wide variety of exuberant fur coats, contributing to the sensual top-heavy silhouettes. Kors shows his mastery in dressing a not just a working woman, whose archetypes have been clearly defined in the 2000s and reinvented a million times ever since, but a woman with complete agency. Largely monochromatic looks that ranged from slouchy suits to sparkling liquid gowns construed the perfect wardrobe for Manhattan glitterati.

Jonathan Simkhai

His Autumn 2022 collection Jonathan Simkhai launched in the Metaverse before debuting it in the physical realm. The brand’s focus this season is tailoring, with exception of a couple of fabulous jewel dresses. Crochet-framed cutouts on some pieces are quintessential Simkhai, which can’t be said about that one cobalt-blue suit with a tie belt. Vertical stripes in neutral emphasise even more the effortless and light-hearted vibe the designer attempts to convey. 

Bibhu Mohapatra

Bibhu Mohapatra’s background in theatre costumes is evident in his Autumn 2022 collection, as conveyed by the intricately embellished gowns in silk, taffeta and velvet. Despite the show’s overall high-octane glamour, it seemed incredibly wearable. The patent-leather bodycon numbers strutted alongside fur coats and pleated dresses (some of them made from lamé) – almost entirely embracing playful asymmetries that made the collection feel fresher and more light-hearted.

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Welcome back, New York Fashion Week!

We were all kind, all optimistic and all armoured with very nice words about the virtual reality existence that fashion brands and their shows have surrendered to in the past year-or-so. The excitement and sweet, sweet sincerity about the return of runways; the return of a real-life audience; the return of after-parties, however, make it quite clear: there's nothing like a show experienced in real-time, in-person. The runway looks certainly did not disappoint in the few days counting down to the also-revived Met Gala — it was the bold, the brash and the beatific that led the way. Understandably. For the joy — the fun! — in clothes; in the institution, the designers, the people that keep this industry alive.

Below, just a handful of trends we saw, loved and can't wait to wear.

Trend #1: Hey, Your Bra's Showing

Call it merely an evolution of the Gen Z-staple cropped top, or call it a sartorial repercussion derived from our inability to extract limbs from the things we choose to wear (or not wear) as we amble around the house. Whatever you wish, underwear as outerwear — be it a bralette-adjacent top or corset-inspired tank complete with strips of boning anchored from ribcage to hipbone — was a ubiquitous sight across Spring/Summer 2022 shows, from Michael Kors’ opening look à la a red-lipped Kendall Jenner, to the triangle variations tucked beneath dopamine-bright cardigans at Coach.

Trend #2: Wallflowers Need Not Apply

There’s a healthy modicum of responsibility that comes with making entrances in full-body paillettes worn like an armour; like sheaths of chainmail donned pre-battle. The kind plated and sparkling at TOM FORD, encasing neither bodycon nor the genre of gowns you’d expect drifting along a long stretch of scarlet-red carpet. Instead, they’re embellishing everyday silhouettes. The tank top. The ribbed-knit. The basics rendered very much not so this season. On the topic of OTT designs, there were, too, an abundance of feathers at Prabal Gurung; top-to-toe satin at Christian Siriano; very fringed separates at Proenza Schouler. A season of fashion that’s all joy, all deep breaths and all — damn it, look at me.

Trend #3: Strapped In

The area extending from the crown of your head to your décolletage? Prime real estate. It's the space with the most screen time on FaceTime. On Zoom. On whatever chat applications you use to maintain some sort of truncated connection with long-distance friends, lovers and relatives. To keep those fair few inches interesting, Jonathan Simkhai makes a case for a very strappy yoke. Eckhaus Latta headlined with strips of the ribbed-knit fabric anchored at the armscye, tumbling past the upper arms. Maryam Nassir Zadeh, too, with spaghetti string-ties all asymmetric; then, layered; then, knotted and tethered across the shoulders like webbing.

Trend #4: Crafty

While you were collecting supplies for tie-dye, beaded necklaces and knitting and embroidery and crochet last summer, you’d be remiss not to imagine your favourite designers with the same knee-jerk inclination. Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler made way for Kauai, for example, and sent their swishy, fringed designs down the runway with handmade leis from Maui. Joseph Altuzarra celebrated his NYC homecoming with shibori-dyed separates on a runway opened by none other than new-mother Gigi Hadid. Gabriela Hearst, always a proponent for craft, started her show with knit maxis embellished at the hips and ribcage with woven inserts handmade in collaboration with Naiomi Glasses and TahNibaa Naataanii of the Navajo Nation.

Trend #5: A Cold Summer

There's something to be said about transseasonal collections, with designs named for Spring/Summer sauntering down runways cosy in knits; in big coats; in anoraks; in shearling; in tartan check and brushed surfaces and houndstooth prints perhaps much more familiar emblazoned across collections another season away. Most patent was Coach's homage to Bonnie Cashin, a titan that made the brand a household name upon her helm, and someone superlatively described as a designer that "cut some of the best outerwear American fashion has ever seen." We're all going to need coats in a couple of months anyway. Or, on vacation — fingers crossed.

(Header image courtesy of Proenza Schouler's Instagram @proenzaschouler; Featured image courtesy of Eduardo Munoz Alvarez / AFP)

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Joshua Schulman brings with him experience from Coach, Gucci, Bergdorf Goodman and Jimmy Choo.

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We might be discouraged from leaving home during the circuit breaker in Singapore, but we can still get what mums deserve for Mother’s Day – the very best.

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We might be discouraged from leaving home during the circuit breaker in Singapore, but we can still get what mums deserve for Mother’s Day – the very best.

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LUXUO has previously reported that sustainability in fashion might be a fallacy and business woman Veronica Chou, daughter of the textile tycoon Silas Chou might have just proven that her brand might actually be truly eco-friendly

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It's never too early to bring on a holiday spirit! Michael Kors has launched its new Holiday 2019 ad campaigns for MICHAEL Michael Kors and Michael Kors Mens, shot by renowned photographer Cass Bird. It also drops its capsule collection that pleases jet-setters who loves to spend the holidays in the sea or at the alps.

The two campaigns are centred on the concept of a snow globe, this one featuring different scenes of holiday glamour. The snow-dusted images capture Bella Hadid, Austin Auggie and Salomon Diaz getting ready for the slopes in our #MKGO Sea & Ski capsule, dancing the night away at a holiday party with friends Adesuwa Aighewi, Abby Champion and Heejung Park, and travelling in style with playful logo accessories. Inspired by the season, Bird’s images capture the busy pace of the holidays with energy and joy.

The Holiday 2019 fashion and accessories reflect Michael Kors customer’s desire for clothes that work around the world. The #MKGO Sea & Ski capsule, designed to take you from the sand to the slopes, offers everything from bright puffer coats and ski knits to sleek swimsuits. When it comes to holiday parties, metallic accents mix with chic black and muted animal prints for after-hours glamour. And chic Signature logo accessories, adorned with Michael Kors' new Jet Set Girls pattern, carry you through all the moments in between.

For Michael Kors Mens, the spotlight is on technical apparel and accessories—in rich neutral tones with pops of cobalt blue—that are versatile enough for work and play.

#MKGO Sea & Ski

The new capsule#MKGO Sea & Ski offers the best of both worlds with pieces designed for sea, ski or—for the ultimate globe-trotter—both.

Channelling the brand’s iconic jet-set sensibility, #MKGO Sea & Ski features a fresh mix of sporty silhouettes like cosy ski sweaters, sleek bikini separates, rich faux fur coats and glossy puffer jackets.

The capsule’s colour palette consists of bold sapphire, twilight blue and classic black and white. Add pops of bright dandelion to brighten even the coldest days and graphic Michael Kors logo taping and you have the perfect fashion antidote to the winter blues.

For accessories, the season’s utilitarian backpacks, barrel bags and belt bags take you effortlessly from slopes to sand and back again. And depending on your destination, pom-pom beanies, snow boots, surf sneakers, leather trainers and sunglasses add the perfect finishing touch.

However you live the jet-set life—whether heading home for the holidays, hitting the slopes in the Alps or relaxing beachside in the Caribbean—#MKGO Sea & Ski has what you want for winter travel.

The new capsule is available in Michael Kors stores worldwide and on MichaelKors.com.

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Academy Award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has teamed up with Michael Kors to support its global philanthropic campaign against hunger, Watch Hunger Stop, which supports the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) school meals program. Entering its seventh year and having delivered more than 18 million meals to children, Nyong’o becomes the face of its latest campaign, “Food is Love”.

This year’s theme tries to send the message about how school meals provide children in food-insecure regions with the nutrition they need to grow and to thrive as well as incentive for families to send their children—especially girls—to school. The campaign was launched through a one minute video that feature Nyong’o, who sported special-edition t-shirt and tote specially designed to raise funds for the cause.

When asked to explain her reason for jumping on board the campaign, Lupita tells that she is “proud” to support the campaign due to its “focus on solutions to the problem of hunger and (it) encourages people to take action on an individual basis.” "When students can eat, they can perform better in school which in turn leads to greater opportunities in life. In so doing, Michael Kors and WFP are facilitating better opportunities for women and girls on a daily basis,” Nyong’o adds.

Aside from an avid supporter of wildlife conservation, Nyong’o is an engaged advocate for women and girls—which Michael Kors sees her fit to be in the campaign with the extraordinary ability to inspire others. “I’m thrilled that she has joined us in the fight against hunger. Her empathy, honesty, and commitment will make her a powerful force for change in the effort to build a world with zero hunger,” says Michael Kors.

The t-shirt and tote that made an appearance in the video is an annual offering by Michael Kors in commemorating World Food Day on October 16. This year, the products are a t-shirt and a tote that features the word LOVE, and will be available for purchase online and in select Michael Kors lifestyle stores around the world beginning October 1.

To make things even better, each time a customer snaps a selfie while wearing their Watch Hunger Stop LOVE t-shirt or tote and posts it online with the hashtag #watchhungerstop, Michael Kors will donate 100 additional meals to WFP. Michael Kors will donate all profits to children in need through the World Food Programme for every LOVE t-shirt or tote sold.

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Rachel Allison, the delightful daughter of fashion designer Sally Koeswanto, models the fall/winter it bags for Prestige.

Rachel Allison arrives at Alila SCBD with her glamorous fashion designer mom Sally Koeswanto. They’re both wearing denim shorts with sneakers, looking more like sisters than mother and daughter.
Sally is proud that Prestige has invited her little girl, who is about to turn 18, to model the fall/winter it bags from some of our favourite brands: Coach, Dior, Fendi, Hermès, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Michael Kors, Off White, Prada, Simon Miller and Valentino.

Rachel seems shy at first under the lights. But with mom on hand to give her confidence she become more relaxed as the shoot goes on, dealing assuredly with everything from the classy Louis Vuitton Mini Dauphine to the eye-catching Off White Jitney 2.8 Cash Inside. Shoot done, Rachel sits down for a chat. Excerpts:

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How do you feel about bags?

I love them. I’m more of a bag person than a shoe person. I love to mix and match my outfits according to my bags. It’s a really fun way to spice up the way you dress and look on a daily basis.
I like bags that are small and practical. Currently, I’m in love with the Dior Saddle because of its unique and fun shape. In spite of its uncommon shape, I find it quite practical because the bag is big enough to take a lot of stuff.

There’s also the classic Chanel bag, because it’s really timeless and beautiful. You can wear it to every occasion and it looks perfect on everyone.

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Do you remember your first designer bag?

I do! It was a Burberry, from the Kids collection. I’m not really sure what the occasion was, but as far as I can remember I got it when I was in second grade. It’s a cute little handbag. I still have it. It’s my precious Holy Grail bag.

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What are your favorite labels?

It has to be Dior to start with. I love the variety, from classic and feminine to playful. Especially since Maria Grazia Chiuri took over as Creative Director, there’s a touch of femininity on every design.

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Who taught you about style?

Definitely my mother! Ever since I was a kid I looked at how she dressed and styled herself. Until now, she’s my biggest inspiration. Now I’m finding my own style. Both of us may look alike, but we have different tastes. My mother’s style is daring and edgy, while I’m more casual and feminine. We complement each other’s styles and that makes us look cool together.

You just graduated from high school. What’s next?

I’m going to study for a degree in International Political Economy at City, University of London. There’s no such thing as a perfect world while a lot of issues, such as poverty, racial discrimination and religious tolerance, remain unresolved. But we all know that there’s a lot of potential to move forward and solve social problems. I enjoy watching documentaries on social issues on Netflix and YouTube, and I look forward to learning more about them at university.

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You just appeared in Jaz’s “Katakan” music video. Tell us about it.

I got a message through Instagram from a music producer asking me if I would like to be a model in the Jaz’s next video. I thought, why not? I’d never been in a music video or done any acting before. The experience was total fun. I learned a lot and I’m really grateful to have been part of it.

What do you do in your free time?

Nothing much at the moment. As the time to go to England to study approaches, I like spending time at home with my family and our dogs. This quality time with the people I care about the most is important to me. It’s vital to treasure these moments.

On the other hand, when I get the chance I love to travel and immerse myself in the culture and history of the countries I visit. It’s all about widening your perspectives on life.

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PHOTOGRAPHER HARIONO HALIM
STYLING LINTANG HUTAMI
INTERVIEW LIVIANI PUTRI

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Refreshed interpretations of utility wear, poetic ruffles, and statement jackets jazz up the autumn/winter 2019 looks in the men’s universe.

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