Style Fashion Week took over the Manhattan Center on September 8 for a myriad of spring/summer ’17 fashion shows to commence New York Fashion Week. Their back-to-back runway shows featured engaging performances and celebrity appearances with designers translating their inspiration to the audience through bold creativity and ingenuity. Each designer brought their own flair to the runway, captivating the audience with their sleek, elegant dresses and gorgeous silhouettes.
The opening show was FGI’s Rising Star Award Winner, Malan Breton, showcasing his Taiwanese inspired collection complete with an grandiose performance accompanied by an orchestra, Frankie Grande, Kelsey Grammar and reality television star NeNe Leakes closing out the show with his final piece. Next to show was luxury women’s wear designer Kalisha Hall showing off her women empowerment inspired brand, K. RaShaé, Nikki Lund’s resort wear line and Dextrose by Dexter Simmons.
Other highlights included an enigmatic, interactive performance of Eddie Eddie by Billy Tommy’s streetwear collection, which challenged all of the rules of traditional fashion. Vedeta’s collection featured bold, futuristic designs, while Anthony Rubio’s show created a more playful and lively atmosphere as each of the models brought out puppies in coordinating outfits with them onto the runway, creating lots of excitement throughout the crowd.
David Tupaz’s collection brought a lively vibe to the venue with his sharp designs, making everyone feel like they were on vacation. The closing show featured a mix of different styles ranging from refined and exquisite formal wear to luxurious resort wear and a fun and whimsical line for children and teens.
