It’s one thing to see some of the hottest events of the year with fresh eyes and new navigation, but when you're a vet, you're graced with a new title and a new sense of what’s in fashion. Whether it’s your first or your last, knowing what’s hot is an important skill many vets have come to master, that's why we spoke with those on the up and up, finding the gems of this year's NYFW.
Fashion Journalist and Content Creator, Chloé Solnicki, shares her experience from her second NYFW. Chloé attended nine shows, among them Melke, Alvin Valler, Alexis Bittar, but the Cucculelli Shaheen runway show stood out to her the most. “Cucculelli definitely caught my heart with this collection, definitely something more than memorable,” says Solnicki. “I didn’t know the brand before the event but I have to admit that I fell in love with all the designs, as well as the show. They found the perfect bridge and managed to combine feminine high fashion dresses with a punk touch, doing their runway show in a music house with a live rock band playing,” Solnicki Continued.
Photographer Liuna Fekravar graduated from Harvard in 2023, but Boston's fashion scene is much different from NYC; that didn't stop her stride, attending some of the hottest shows like Lauren Altman, the Time to be Happy Gallery in Lower Manhattan, and One Night In Bangkok at Ideal Glass Studios in Soho. ”My favorite show was Frederick Anderson’s Fall 2025 Ready to Wear runway show at the Edition Hotel,” she commented, “The show took place at the Paradise Club at the Edition Hotel and was romantically curated with velvet floor-length curtains, an almost mist-like smoke, and opened by opera singer (and Grammy Winner) J’Nai Bridges,” added Fekravar. “From a photography perspective, I loved the juxtaposition and found myself able to take more creative runway photos than usual.”
That’s not the only show that caught her attention though, “I have long been an advocate for a focus on sustainability in fashion, and it was incredible to see a collection that personifies this so well,” Fekravar said about Lauren Altman. “She transforms into one-of-a-kind wearable pieces of art,” she continued, “I had the opportunity to shoot BTS as well as (the) runway at her show, which allowed me to really focus in on her artistic craft and the incredible detail behind each one of her pieces.”
We also caught up with Michelle Paradis who’s work (or camera) you mightve seen taking stunning pictures all through the week.
Paradis attended Runway shows at the 1896, and enjoyed all the show had to offer, “Backstage is where the magic truly happens, and it's always my favorite part. The atmosphere is electric and chaotic, with models slipping into their outfits, waiting to be styled, often taking hours to prepare for the grand finale. In those spontaneous moments, anything can happen, and capturing that energy is exciting.”
In the show, Twiggy Moore and Evan Walker showcased their collections alongside other various talented designers, and in Paradis eyes, they’re designers you should keep an eye out for.
“Twiggy Moore and Evan Walker are the rising stars of this Fashion Week,” said Paradis. “Twiggy and Evan pushing are the boundaries, refreshing what fashion can be for this new generation,” she added
“Stepping into their world felt like entering a whimsical realm reminiscent of Alice in Wonderland-theatrical and unconventional with Twiggy's textured silhouettes and the utilitarian and earthy vibes of Evan Walker that perfectly capture the rebellious contrast of these designers,” Paradis stated.
Written by Toni Desiree