The city might be in the grip of a heat wave, but as far the fashion world is concerned the show must go on! With major names like Alexander Wang and Altuzarra on our schedule it was a big day for New York to say the least, and the stylish folk came out in droves despite the stormy weather conditions. Here, a list of highlights on our agenda.
1. New York Fashion Week first-timers: Nigerian designer Lisa Folawiyo brought her show to New York for the first time this season, with a charming offering to match the delicious macaroons at Ladurée s restaurant in Soho. London-based designer Isa Arfen was another who caught our eye with the David Hockney–inspired collection she showed at Milk.
2. Happy feet: The tasseled slides at Adam Lippes were a cool take on the idea of furry sandals in more ways than one.
3. Poolside with Prism: Sunglass and swimwear designer **Anna Laub’**s presentation at the top of the Standard hotel was perfectly timed given the heat wave. If only we d packed our swimsuits!
4. The best front row of the week so far: Between Rihanna, Lauren Hutton, Nicki Minaj, and South African rappers Die Antwoord, the front row at Alexander Wang was a show in and of itself.
5. The grand piano on the runway at Telfar: With a sound track that included **Taylor Swift’**s “I Knew Your Were Trouble” and **Katy Perry’**s “Dark Horse,” the piano player on the runway gets our vote for best runway music.
6. The Killer Heels exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum: The Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit set a high bar for our expectations when it comes to fashion in a museum setting, and with an impressive roster of artists and designers including Nick Knight, Rashaad Newsome, and Manolo Blahnik, tonight’s opening didn’t disappoint.
7. Gingham at Altuzarra: French bombshell Brigitte Bardot famously got married in a pink gingham dress, and you could say the designer’s curvilinear tailored suits and slit skirts were cut from the same cloth.
