Nordstrom is a retailer we cannot stop shopping from. Its elite lineage of products — from beauty to clothing — is enticing, allowing you to order and feel good about your purchase.
With each item at Nordstrom a surefire marker of prestige, its Half Yearly Sale (happening now!) is where we’re headed. For a limited time, you can enjoy up to 50% off sitewide.
That’s right — you don’t have to wait until the coveted, summertime-annual Nordstrom Anniversary Sale to secure deep discounts. In the here and now, you can pick up extraordinary Nordstrom gifts (perhaps, some for yourself) that will have you stocked and your serotonin boosted before 2024 begins.
Ahead, the New York Post pulled our favorites off the digital racks and shelves for you to peruse through. From SKIMS and UGG to Nike and Le Creuset, there’s certainly not a lack of items to add to your online shopping cart ASAP.
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When the social media-viral SKIMS lounge dress is on sale, we’re all about it. For less than $75, its flattering, glove-like fit is all we could ask for. Not to mention, it’s one of the easiest forms of loungewear to toss on.
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Grab the UGG Women’s Classic Mini II Genuine Shearling Lined Boot in any of its on-sale shades, though we’re a bit obsessed with this navy hue that looks terrific with denim. Not to mention, they’re totally on-trend right now.
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Grab this pair of the Nike Men’s Air Max 270 Sneaker while it’s on sale. They’re ultra-supportive, a pair we’ve previously gifted and all-star shoes for any occasion.
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One of the best sales the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale has to offer is the Le Creuset Signature 7.5-Quart Enameled Cast Iron Chef’s Oven. For nearly $200 off, this cookware gem is worth every penny.
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Up the ante on your in-office wardrobe with the Vince Camuto Nina Wide Leg Pants. We can’t believe they’re on sale for less than $40, either, and they’ll look phenomenal with your comfiest heels and work bag of choice.
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One of our personal favorite crossbody bags is the Tory Burch McGraw Leather Wallet Crossbody. We’re obsessed with this tiramisu shade and soft-to-the-touch feel. Its gold hardware is a nice touch, too.
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Whenever we’re trekking away for a long weekend, you can find the Oribe Hair Alchemy Travel Set in our duffle bag. The brand has some of the most luscious shampoos we tested, and this luxe set is the ideal gift for anyone — yourself included.
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Whenever a new mom we know is asking for baby product recommendations, we always send them the link to the Nordstrom Hooded Baby Bunting. Now, it’s on sale for less than $25 (pretty epic, if we do say so) and it’s adorably cute.
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One thing’s for sure — you can never have too many cardigans. Grab the Vince Camuto Long Cardigan while it’s less than $50 for that designer-leaning article of clothing you’ll oh-so-love.
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Whenever we ask the men in our life about their favorite skincare brands, Kiehl’s Since 1851 is usually at the top of their lists. For that reason, we recommend stocking up on the Kiehl’s Since 1851 Facial Fuel Energizing Face Scrub for a gentle cleanse.
Just when you thought the gifting season was over…it comes back with a bang.
At this point, it may be a little late to pick up last-minute Christmas gifts, (although if you’d like to try, you’re more than welcome) but that doesn’t mean that you’re late to scoring huge savings.
Quite the opposite, in fact. Some of the best deals we’ve seen this holiday season begin during the limbo week between Christmas Day and New Years. It seems like every year, people just can’t work out what to do with themselves between the holidays.
When in doubt, go on a shopping spree.
Where else are you going to spend all of that new Christmas money burning a hole in your pocket? How about on amazing deals from Everlane, Sak’s Fifth Avenue, Wayfair, Audible, Nordstrom Rack and more.
Below, we’ve rounded up dozens of our favorite deals from top brands, shoppable now throughout the end of the year. Ring in 2023 with huge savings!
Everlane’s End of Year Sale offers 60% off previously marked-down items, and runs from Dec. 21 to New Year’s Day, plenty of time to grab yourself a new sweater.
Didn’t get exactly what you wanted this Christmas? Vince Camuto’s End of Year Promotion offers up to 60% off selected styles of shoes and handbags, and runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2.
Hello, savings! Beginning Dec. 22 and running through Jan. 2, Nordstrom Rack is offering up to 80% off list price items, and an extra 60% off of clearance items.
Spiff up and save with 30% off select styles from Jos. A. Ban, plus, snag clearance items at up 70% off their list price, on offer from Dec. 30 to New Year’s Day.
We could’ve put Amazon in any of these categories, but because they have clothes, tech, toys, and more on sale. Enjoy up to 50% off on toys, and up to 40% off electronics, home, fashion, and more for their End of Year Sale.
Victoria’s Semi-Annual sale runs from Boxing Day (Dec. 26) until Dec. 29, offering 50% off selected bras and accessories, 60% off selected apparel, and more.
Smell good and save with The Body Shop’s Winter Sale, offering up to 60% off soaps, lotions, fragrances, and more, and running from Dec. 19 to Jan. 14.
From Dec. 26 to New Year’s Day, Sephora is hosting their Sale on Sale, offering Beauty Insider members an additional 20% off sale items with code EXTRA20OFF.
Image Skincare’s Last Chance Sale is offering 15% off some of their favorite items including moisturizers, face masks, and more. Luckily, it’s not your last chance just yet. The IMAGE sale runs from Dec. 26 to Jan. 2.
Grab up to 60% off Gift Sets from now until Jan. 3 at Mario Badescu, plus, starting Dec. 28 and running through Jan. 3, get 23% off orders of $50+ with code 2023.
We know, including this CBD brand is a bit of a stretch for a “beauty sale,” but we didn’t think you’d be upset once you heard about the savings. Enjoy 25% off from Dec. 21 to Jan. 8 with code NYPost25.
Didn’t get the ottoman you were hoping for this Christmas? Wayfair’s End of the Year Clearance Sale is offering up to 60% off selected items, and runs from Dec. 19 to Jan. 4.
Enjoy up to 55% off select Cookware, 40% off select Bakeware, up to 70% off of clearance items, and much more at Williams Sonoma, available from Dec. 26 to Dec. 28.
The at-home attachable bidet solution is offering up to 30% off site-wide this week with their Post-Christmas sale, just use code BOXINGDAY at checkout.
Aviron
Follow your New Year’s resolutions, and grab any at-home rower or rower package from Aviron for $300 this week, available until Dec. 26.
Overstock’s Christmas Clearance Sale began on the 13th, and runs until Dec. 29, offering additional savings on rugs, furniture, mattresses, appliances, and more.
From Dec. 26 through Jan. 3, Ruggable is offering shoppers 15% off the purchase of one rug and 20% off the purchase of two. Additionally, Ruggable’s Amazon shop will be 15% across all products.
Whether you’re looking to spruce up your favorite jumpsuits, sworn-in cocktail dresses you have on rotation or want to jazz up your go-to bodysuit and a classic pair of jeans — a great clutch will do the job. Browse the 14 best clutches we adore across a wealth of designers.
Ah, the tried-and-true YSL clutch we’re all dreaming of. Not only is it the definition of timeless but its gold-embossed logo detailing mixed with the quilt design adds dainty texture and style to your look.
Less than $600, the designer’s Uptown Calfskin Leather Envelope Clutch is the perfect accompaniment to your comfiest heels ever. Plus, its fold-front design is elegant and chic.
Whether you’re more of a minimalist or are simply looking for the perfect white-to-ivory clutch, Saint Laurent has you covered with its Uptown Croc Embossed Leather Pouch.
Not only is it one of Neiman Marcus’ best Saint Laurent offerings but its fine texture — especially the light and gold combo — is divine.
Cult Gaia is unspokenly known as a carrier of eccentric yet incredibly splurge-worthy clutches. Coming in hot is this purple-marbled textured handheld with a coin-like border.
For more clutches, check out Cult Gaia and Revolve. This style comes in a gorgeous ivory color, too.
If you are obsessed with pearls, it’s time you invest in Cult Gaia’s Pearl Top Handle Bag. Not only is it exquisite, but it’s a conversation-starter that pairs with virtually any outfit.
Cult Gaia’s stunning Maude Clutch adds some depth and dimension to any style. Plus, it’s one of those pieces where the attention is only on the bag; pair it with a colorful outfit and viola.
Winning the award for “best pink camera bag” is Burberry’s Mini Lola TB Monogram Toweling Crossbody Bag (which, in our minds, is definitely clutch material). Its soft exterior and compact design make it one of our favorites.
This metallic half-moon design is a different take on a clutch and a dynamite accessory to bolden up your look. Plus, the gold stud detailing pairs well with one of the affordable fine jewelry brands we rounded up!
Similar to Burberry’s metallic style, its Olympia Miles Check Pouch Shoulder Bag is a academia-inspired, more goes-with-everything accessory. Not to mention, its full-bodied detailing is too beautiful not to add to your cart.
Yes, Chloé makes beautiful clutches (that are just as beautiful as its crossbody bags) and the great thing about the Joan Leather Clutch is its ability to convert into your shoulder staple. Plus, you can’t go wrong with the iconic O ring design.
You need a place for your phone, right? Step up your traditional storage pouch with the Mony Leather Phone Pouch, a vertical-styled piece with gorgeous braided and chocolate brown accents. For less than $1,000, we say go for it.
Leaning more into the geometric fashion is Bottega Veneta (even the name makes us swoon). For less than $950 this prized, envelope-like clutch is a sight for everyone’s eyes.
Available in nearly every color under the sun, Bottega Veneta’s Mini Jodie is the perfect little handheld that is surprisingly deep (perfect for storage)! We can’t get over this emerald green color, either.
Simple, classic and textured is this small leather clutch that’s flexible and the perfect evening accessory to waltz around with. And, while $2,000 is surely a splurge, we stand by it for the incredible quality.
Models at Milan Fashion Week took “fall” fashion to new heights at the AVAVAV show, tumbling on the runway and leaving the audience in shock.
The startling performance racked up millions of views online, with many falling for the looks, touting the topples as “genius.” One video alone amassed 11.1 million views and thousands of comments.
The drop-dead luxury fits were on display during the Florence-based brand’s first-ever live show led by creative director Beate Karlsson, who said the falling was all planned.
Playing up satire and slighting the fashion industry’s obsession with status, the “Filthy Rich” line included knock-off luxury logos re-designed with “AV” and graphic tops reading “cash cow.” Karlsson even crafted a necklace from three Rolex watches, which could be yours for a mere $300,000.
As a commentary on the mirage of status and wealth, the stumbling AVAVAV models debuted the latest collection with style, sans grace.TikTok/hypebae
AVAVAV described the collection as commentary on the current social agenda, in which, “cash and escapism” are at the top, per a press release. The falling stunt, then, was meant to debunk the industry’s self-imposed gravitas and demystify the “fake” personas people adopt.
“It’s so easy in this generation to fake and filter parts of our lives on social media, but all of this can go away so easily,” she told Vogue. “Falling shows this. The fall makes you lose face when you hit the floor, reality catches you right there.”
The brand had users on TikTok falling for their impressive stunt, racking up millions of views online.TikTok/hypebae
But the designer isn’t blind to her hypocrisy, saying she isn’t “embarrassed” because she can “see the irony in it.”
“Lately I want something different. I want to look like I have my s–t together, look wealthy, like I have no problems. So many of us want to look rich, and now I do too,” she continued, noting that her collection mimics and pokes fun at the same realm it exists in.
Pieces in the collection were adorned with the “AV” logo but mimicked the patterns of popular luxury brands.TikTok/hypebae
“We’re trying to take the bits and parts of the fashion system we like,” she added, “but still live outside of it as well doing our thing.”
On TikTok, users were tripped up over the brand’s runway performance, unsure at first if it was accidental or ingenious.
“The opening of the show shocked me for a second,” reads text on the clip that amassed over 11 million views and dubs Karlsson a “genius” in the caption.
While the pieces are easy to meme-ify online, Karlsson swears the internet traction isn’t driving her design choices.TikTok/hypebae
“This show is going to be extremely viral and all over the Internet just because of this simple concept,” the TikToker, called The Futurist, continued in the comments.
“I’m guessing it’s their fall collection 22,” quipped someone else.
Other videos with 1.3 million and 1.4 million views showed various snaps of the models stumbling on the runway, somehow still looking graceful. Commenters showered Karlsson’s idea in praise, crowning it as “iconic,” “amazing” and “cool.”
At first, it seemed as if the fall was an accident, but when all the models took a tumble, it was clear it was part of an act.TikTok/hypebae
Since joining AVAVAV in 2020, Karlsson’s designs have caused quite the ruckus on social media — including Doja Cat’s chicken feet-like boots at the MTV Music Video Awards in 2021 and the realistic silicone rump modeled after Kim Kardashian.
Models wore clothes that read “cash cow” as a slight to the emphasis on wealth in the fashion industry.TikTok/hypebae
But “doing well” online isn’t the main motivator for her designs — just a cheeky coincidence, and a wow factor she has clearly used to her advantage.
“I don’t necessarily want to design things with the intention of being meme-able, and that’s actually been an inner discussion I’ve had with myself,” she told Vogue, “Am I doing this because I think it will go viral or because it’s something I stand behind as a design?”
We obviously mean cuffing of your sleeves, as with cooler weather comes the need for cozy flannel long-sleeve tees to keep you warm all season long. Although, we totally endorse finding a holiday fling if that’s your thing, too!
Perfect for fall and winter, layering a trusty flannel over a tee and jeans is a great look for the apple orchard or bonfire, while a thicker wool or jacket-like flannel is a great addition to a dress for an evening date night.
If it’s time to finally replace your ratty flannel from last season, read on for options spanning the rainbow of colors with size-inclusive options for all. We also have choices to fit any budget, from brands like L.L.Bean, Free People, Reformation and more.
L.L. Bean
Grab a flannel for every day of the week at L.L.Bean. The Scotch Plaid Flannel Shirt comes in nine different colors to mix and match all season long, ranging in size from an XS to an XL. Even better, they are also available in petite, plus and tall sizing in addition to the standard fit.
Free People
Enjoy the very end of summer weather and take that feeling through to fall with this button-down flannel shirt from Free People. This Basecamp Flannel is a great wardrobe staple, as red and blue will easily match any denim pant or skirt, or pair with white for the last days of summer.
Blush Mark
Why settle for just one color flannel when you could wear a few at the same time? This patchwork flannel top from Blush Mark does just that, combining panels of red, green, yellow and white plaid to make one adorable top. The flannel shirt comes in an inclusive selection of sizes, from an XS to a 4XL.
The Loft
You really can’t go wrong with a shirt made for every day. This tunic top from Loft is a fall closet essential, as you can pair it with any color you want for a casual day outside in the sun or a cozy weekend relaxing at home. The shirt is made of 100% cotton with an oversized fit great for layering.
Rue21
Throw on this flannel and feel cute and cozy all at once. This neutral color combination goes with any outfit, but you can also opt for the dark blue or purple versions of the flannel, now sold in a 1X, 2X or 3X.
Reformation
For chilly days when you still want to rock a flannel, break out the Ridley Jacket and be on your way. The fashionable jacket comes in three colors, two of which feature the iconic plaid pattern in shades of brown and the other in blue, ranging in size from an XS to an XL.
Abercrombie
When it doubt, throw it back to the 90’s. This cropped flannel does just that, with a boxy cut and shorter torso. It is also sold in a light blue pattern as well as the super light green and white combo pictured above.
Faherty
Look like a legend in this comfy flannel from Faherty. The sweater material is perfect for the colder days of fall and into winter, so we suggest you stock up now, as all 13 colors are back for the season, ranging in size from an XS to an XXL.
PacSun
Break hearts in this flannel. The L.A. Hearts collection at PacSun combines effortless pieces with a bit of an upgrade, seen here with the brown classic flannel with pockets and a relaxed fit.
Aerie
Combine our two favorite fall staples, why don’t you. This jacket is both a flannel and a hoodie, with either a pink or black flannel pattern and a gray cozy hood.
Aeropostale
Crop tops aren’t only for summer. Bring this one into fall, with a flannel look and a flirty cut. The Aeropostale flannel also combines two patterns, with a split colorway that is very trendy.
Target
No need to search high and low when you can find the perfect flannel here. This hi-low flannel is great for tucking into jeans or even a skirt, and comes in six colors on the site while supplies last.
Amazon
A flannel really is a fall essential. Get yours from Amazon Essentials, their own fashion label with ready-to-wear styles in an assortment of colors. Most range in size from an XS to an XXL.
Now that the temperatures are cooling down and cuffing season is heating up, it’s time to break out your best sweaters and hit the coffee shop, bonfire and holiday party in style.
Speaking of the best, there’s no better fabric than a super-soft cashmere for a luxe feel you can’t get from basic cotton or flimsy silk.
We also recognize cashmere can be on the pricey side, but in the spirit of giving, it’s time to treat yourself to that cashmere sweater you’ve been eyeing since last fall.
On the flip side, some more affordable options are included on our list, with some sweaters going for just $50 for the soft stuff.
Read on for a guide to some of the best cashmere sweaters for every budget that you can order online now; perfect for holiday gifting for friends, wives, mothers and sisters and of course, yourself.
Quince
Cashmere doesn’t have to break the bank. That’s Quince’s mindset, as they sell their famous Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater for just $50, down from the traditional retail price of $120. The sweater is made of 100% Grade A Mongolian cashmere and comes in 11 colors, and at this price, it’s wise to get one of each.
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Even Nordstrom knows that a good cashmere sweater is essential for every woman. Their very own Cashmere V-Neck Sweater is only $129 for 100% cashmere and comes in various colors and sizes, running a bit large according to the product description.
Gentle Herd
Have you heard about this brand? Gentle Herd is now selling their 100% cashmere sweater for $259. It comes in four soft colors,: black, gray, cream and dusty blue in small, medium and large, with an oversized fit.
Naadam
Button up this fall and try these ribbed cardigans on for size. We love the oversized buttons and look of the Naadam Cashmere Ribbed Cardigan, which is made of 100% Mongolian cashmere. It comes in brown, creme, and black to match any fall booties and pants in an inclusive range of sizes from XXS to XXL.
Naked Cashemre
Only second to going naked, this sweater is so soft there’s barely a difference. From Naked Cashmere, the Amber sweater has two front pockets to store your phone, keys and whatever else you need to have a cozy fall and winter. You can wear it open to show off the matching set or buttoned up for a relaxed and oversized look, coming in three colors and a one-size-fits-most size.
Polo Ralph Lauren
Cashmere you can wash? We’re listening. This sweater from Polo Ralph Lauren is machine washable, saving you the time and money you’d be spending at a dry cleaner otherwise.
Cuyana
This sweater has a single origin, and the sing destination is your closet, where it will stay forever. The Cuyana cashmere sweater comes with buttons down the front for some great styling options closed or open, and in an array of beautiful colors, too.
“Traceable to a single Inner Mongolian plateau, our Single-Origin Cashmere is certified by the Responsible Cashmere Standard, which ensures 3rd-party verified responsible animal and land husbandry,” reads the product description.
State Cashmere
Separation of church and state, sure. But let’s combine state and cashmere just this once. State Cashmere has a ton of options to get your cozy fit, but we fell in love with their basic The Ribbed Turtleneck. It comes in six colors perfect for fall, each made of 100% Inner Mongolian cashmere.
LilySilk
New this season from Lilysilk, this is a layering moment you need in your life. The cardigan is made of 100% A-Grade Mongolian cashmere and comes with a full zipper, so you can wear it open over a cute top or zipped up for maximum cozy factor. It comes in three sizes in the coffee color, pictured above.
Falconeri
They say oversize, but we say double the comfy. This Ultrasoft Cashmere Sweater comes in an array of colors as well, from basics like beige, black and white to more fun colors like green, blue and magenta.
Filoro
Get cozy with Floro. This quarter-zip sweater is extra luxurious, made of 100% cashmere and giving off costal vibes in the white and blue striped look. The sweater is oversized, ranging from an XS to a Large on site.
Autumn Cashmere
Celebrate the start of sweater weather with Autumn Cashmere. The aptly named company sells a plethora of sweaters for fall, including this oversized tunic with dramatic bell sleeves.
Monrow
Go green… or beige? This tan cashmere sweater from Monrow is made of 100% cashmere, in which 40% is recycled. It’s made to be a slouchy boyfriend style, perfect for a lazy Sunday or to style with jeans for a day out on the town.
White House Black Market
You can get this sweater in white, black and a few other colors not in the name, too. The cashmere button-down is made with a cashmere blend fabric, plus a quarter-length sleeve to be worn all season long.
Universal Standard
While $98 for cashmere should be the standard, this hot price can only be found at Universal Standard. Not only does the brand have a great price on this 100% cashmere sweater, but they use inclusive sizing standards to measure, ranging from a 00 to a size 40, with the standard small being a size 14-16.
White + Warren
Don’t mock it until you try it. We love a mock neck sweater as opposed to a turtleneck sometimes, letting your neck breathe or allowing room for a matching cashmere scarf.
Brooks Brothers
Paint the town red this year, or gray, black or white. This cable knit crewneck sweater is a must for a preppy look with all the cozy qualities of 100% cashmere — available in many colors.
J.Crew
We’ve given you all the options — now you can run wild with cashmere. This zebra-printed style is just one of many sold at J.Crew, with a cropped style and fun colors to keep cashmere feeling youthful and stylish.
To the naked eye, the clear trend on the runways at New York Fashion Week was nearly no clothes at all.
Nudity and varying levels of nakedness seemed to reign supreme for the Spring 2023 season at NYFW, which ended on Wednesday. Several labels put out barely-there creations, like Prabal Gurung who sent Vice President Kamala Harris’ model stepdaughter Ella Emhoff out in a shocking sheer green curtain-like garment tied around her neck which exposed her bare breasts.
Collina Strada boldly freed the nipple, with a floral design constructed of wires and airbrushed areola that attached to a long pink chiffon dress. “Girls” star Jemima Kirke also walked the runway with a bikini top made out of flowers, with the nipple area conveniently punched out.
Julia Fox wore a similarly experimental “dripping wet” outfit designed by a Parsons MFA student designer, Weiran, who saved even more risque designs for the runway.
Collina Strada sent out a dress held up by nipple wire.Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
Julia Fox wore a design by Weiran, to the Parsons MFA Student Show. Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
Jemima Kirke let some nip slip at Collina Strada. Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
A closer look at the Collina Strada wire design. Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
Emhoff is the daughter of U.S. Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Patrick McMullan via Getty Image
At Puppets & Puppets, one model was mere millimeters from a wardrobe malfunction with makeshift butterfly pasties while Bella Hadid was a cough away from a similar fate for Fendi, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Baguette handbag.
At Sergio Hudson and Mowalola, nip slips were part of the program, as several models purposefully bared flesh.
A model walks the runway during the Tom Ford Ready to Wear Spring/Summer 2023 show as part of the New York Fashion Week on September 14.Gamma-Rapho via Getty ImagesBella Hadid in Fendi’s show, which celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Baguette bag.WireImage
Puppets & Puppets used butterflies as pasties. Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
Hadid was dangerously close to a malfunction. Getty Images
Puppets & Puppets showed more in other outfits. Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
One model covered her exposed skin at Sergio Hudson.Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
LaQuan Smith showed a black bodysuit with cutouts and a thin string covering a model’s nipples while other looks from the designer beloved by Beyonce and Rihanna weren’t so subtle, with completely sheer fabric and nary a bra in sight. Jason Wu also championed see-through, a trend certainly in the zeitgeist already thanks to Florence Pugh’s heavily-debated Valentino dress.
Even Tory Burch, normally one for sophisticated sportswear, let the nip slip, sending models Vittoria Ceretti and Emily Ratajkowski in extraordinarily sheer knits and brassieres. All of these body-baring looks will undoubtedly have stylists for pop stars, Kardashians and other look-at-me peacocks clamoring to wear and bare.
This LaQuan Smith was hanging on by a thread.Getty Images for NYFW: The ShowsJason Wu’s bold and boob-iful blue.Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
While bras were largely ditched on the runway, plenty of street style stars and spectators skipped shirts altogether, donning just their bras at shows for shock and awe.
But beyond good ole fashioned skin, it’s tough to rally together trends in the era of TikTok where anything goes as long as it goes viral.
One immediate trend emerged — much to the nightmare of New Yorkers’ preferred head-to-toe black — and color is definitely back and bolder than ever, here to wipe away all muted tones from pandemic-era athleisure. The safe-for-work trend was omnipresent, as predicted by Pantone. Bright orange was a common thread, seen at Altuzarra, Supim,a Monse, Dion Lee, Naeem Khan, and more.
Marni showed blood red during the Italian brand’s NYFW debut, purple at LaQuan Smith, bold shades of blue at Michael Kors, electric yellow and green at Proenza Schouler, which celebrated its 20th year, and Maisie Wilen, with lime green in a collection — and appearance from Emhoff — meant to showcase the art of the green screen. Telfar was a rainbow of perfection, ad even sold an array of color Bushwick Birkin bags at a Brooklyn Rainbow store. This fad has been bubbling for a while, so those hoping to test out the rainbow can ease into color now before it really takes off come spring. Pantone summed it up as “individual expression,” so just pick a color, any color — but preferably neon — and rock it.
Orange at Altuzarra.Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
It’s also safe to say nostalgia for turn-of-the-millennium milieu isn’t going anywhere either, judging by Fendi’s furry hats, not unlike Pamela Anderson’s 1999 VMAs hat, jelly sandals worn by Lil Nas X at Coach and flared trousers with slits from Brandon Maxwell. Cargo pants, already making their way into fast fashion, were aplenty, with Dion Lee, Tibi, Fendi, Collina Strada and more channeling their best early aughts fashions. It’s Y2K all over again, without the hysteria.
Also, sending sincerest regards to fellow fashionistas still suffering PTSD from low-rise but the cut really is back, seen at Prabal Gurung, Tom Ford, Puppets & Puppets, Fendi and too many more to name. The same goes for baring the navel in general, center stage at LaQuan Smith, Coach and the star-studded Vogue World show, which featured a multitude of brands and famous models like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. This generation seems to have skipped belly button piercings, thankfully.
Low-rise jeans with exposed panties at Collina Strada.Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
That’s not to say elegance is dead, though. Sergio Hudson had it in spades, Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera put out a garden-inspired party full of fancy frocks, Michael Kors went for 1970s-inspired tailoring, Tom Ford showed “Dynasty”-esque sequin gowns and Serena Williams shined bright in a silver metallic Balenciaga dress at Vogue World. Christian Siriano and Pamella Roland could always be counted on for glam, as can New York high society’s go-to courtier Zang Toi, who went full haute couture with a modern black and white ball. After years of dressing down, glamour is in demand.
And yes, expect some florals for spring. Carolina Herrera, Ulla Johnson and Brandon Maxwell are doing it and doing it well. Malaysian-born Toi dazzled with a showstopping silk gazar mini dress that included a hand-pinned arrangement of white silk peonies and butterflies covered in an intricate cloud of tulle, fashioned into a bolero. Now that’s groundbreaking.
Zang Toi showed a spectacular cloud of tulle with white silk peonies inside.Paulina Vela
For design buffs hoping to see real risks taken in form and fabric worth talking about, the Concept Korea show should not be overlooked. K-fashion labels like BESFXXK, Cahiers and ULKIN should be credited for inspiring structural designs and taken seriously as players in the landscape — much more than say Tommy Hilfiger whose homage to Andy Warhol’s iconic Factory, a counterculture mecca of originality in the 1960s, somehow translated to Hilfiger’s tired stripe motif and preppy letterman jackets as well as, most puzzlingly, one-third of a Blink 182 performance.
Bob Colacello walks the runway at the “Tommy Factory.” Getty Images
Tommy Hilfiger showed his stripes. AFP via Getty Images
Warhol Superstar Donna Jordan made an appearance. Getty Images
Tommy Hilfiger recreated Warhol’s Factory for the rainy show. AFP via Getty Images
Only the tin foil, Silver Cloud recreations and faces on the runway — Warhol Superstar Donna Jordan and Bob Colacello, longtime editor of Warhol’s Interview mag — were remotely Warholian in his highly-anticipated return to NYFW on Monday. No wonder it rained.
If New York felt dizzying or uninspiring, it’s a long fashion month with London, Milan and Paris to look forward to.
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