Here’s How the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Finalists Did Fashion Week Inline

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    Cadet

    Who: Brad Schmidt and Raul Arevalo
    What: Womenswear—a first for the duo—that was anchored heavily in Cadet’s military-focused mission, including a very sharp cream-color flight suit.
    Where: Pier 59 Studios in Chelsea

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    CG

    Who: Chris Gelinas
    What: A collection that was made with versatility (dresses that could be unbuttoned all the way up the side, becoming, ostensibly, beach cover-ups) and polish. His inspiration was an Irving Penn photograph of a flower.
    Where: The Park in Chelsea

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    Jonathan Simkhai

    Who: Jonathan Simkhai
    What: An airy collection that married urbane inspirations like sidewalk grates and scaffolding with the relaxed joie de vivre of pastoral living.
    Where: Milk Studios

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    Chromat

    Who: Becca McCharen
    What: Sportswear! A first for McCharen—though not without her signature technological and architectural flourishes, such as with carbon fiber wings and LED lighting.
    Where: Milk Studios

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    Thaddeus O’Neil

    Who: Thaddeus O’Neil
    What: A littoral carnival, replete with little string bikinis, Tropicana prints, and laid-back surf vibes (O’Neil, too, debuted womenswear this season).
    Where: A loft in Chinatown