vol. 2
New York Fashion Week has officially come to an end and we can’t stop thinking about all the amazing events and shows we attended this season. You may have found us through our Guide to Fashion Week or our story takeovers on the Club Dressd Insta, but if you’ve gathered anything at all it’s that we live for this holiday of a week. This month’s Zine is dedicated to the looks, history, and events of NYFW.
Our Fav Shows
a. Jaw-dropping piece by designer Medina Saktaganova from Kazakhstan.
b. Heritage India Fashion’s South Asian bridal & Evening wear.
c. The cutest Club Dressd girlies attending the show.
d. The genius behind D by Design posing with her husband.
a. The iconic Falguni Shane Peacock runway.
b. Club Dressd’s very own, Capri Wheaton attending the show.
Falguni Shane Peacock Runway
a. The cutest Myles Henri medeling for Young Gods Clothing designer, Carlos Simmons on the FLT Runway.
b. CEO and founder of the Fashion Life Tour and America’s Next Top Model alumna, Kiara Belen.
Outfit worn Club Dressd’s Lauren Murillo to the Lingerie is Fashion event.
This sexy event was run by Onyeka Deborah and Kay Nichole & was easily one of our fav parties of the week. Who knew lingerie had a long and fascinating history? We didn’t. Lingerie dates back to ancient civilizations, where women wore simple undergarments made from linen or silk. In ancient Egypt, for example, women wore loincloths and wrapped fabric around their chests. In ancient Greece and Rome, women wore a type of corset called a strophium, which accentuated their curves. During the Middle Ages, undergarments became more structured and women began wearing corsets to achieve an hourglass figure. In the 19th century, the invention of the sewing machine allowed for mass production of lingerie, making it more accessible to women of all social classes. The 20th century brought about significant changes in lingerie styles, with the introduction of bras, panties, and other modern undergarments. Today, we wear lingerie as form of self-expression and empowerment. It’s evolved to reflect changing societal norms and fashion trends, and continues to play a significant role in women's fashion.
In honor of this season’s festivities, Dressd University’s Isabella Grau takes us on A Journey Through New York Fashion Week and Its Lasting Influence in this week’s deep dive. Read full article here.
Beginning in 1943 under the name of "Press Week," New York Fashion Week can be traced back to fashion publicist Eleanor Lambert. The first Press Week was held at the Plaza Hotel with the idea that influential members of the press could see American designers’ work in one location. Due to World War II, members of the press could not travel to Europe to see the latest designs. Lambert saw this as an opportunity to promote American fashion, where previously Paris, at the time occupied by the Germans, had been the fashion capital of the world. Talented American designers and creatives finally had the opportunity to establish themselves within the industry and later be featured in Vogue. Read more here.
