And just like that, New York Fashion Week’s IRL return has come to a close. The six-day string of Spring 2022 events was, well, a lot — 90-plus runway shows, as well as events, parties, pop-ups, and a little thing called the Met Gala. (Oh, the 2021 MTV VMAs happened, too.) Clearly there was a lot of lost time to make up for, as fashion weeks went mostly digital for the past 18 or so months.
Much like any NYFW, there was everyone’s fair share of celebrity appearances, street style, must-watch emerging brands, and a meme-worthy post that seemed like it was pulled straight out of an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm. Luckily, we recapped all of the buzziest happenings and collections that you need to know about, from Peter Do’s fashion week debut to Azealia Banks on the runway. Read more about the can’t-miss fashion moments from New York Fashion Week Spring 2022, below.
Collina Strada Kicked Off NYFW On A Brooklyn Rooftop
What better show to kick off the first IRL New York Fashion Week after a long and dreary 18 months than Collina Strada? Designer Hillary Taymour’s colorful, kooky, and eco-friendly approach to clothes served as the perfect setting for a group of new-to-socializing-again fashion folks. Set on a sun-drenched rooftop garden in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park, an A-plus casting of diverse models debuted Collina Strada’s Spring 2022 collection, including a delightfully chaotic mix of ready-to-wear, a Levi’s collaboration, recycled jewelry, and sustainable swimwear. The refreshing experience left even the most jaded creative into a dizzy spin of optimism. — Maria Bobila
Peter Do Made His Runway Show Debut
Emerging luxury designer Peter Do’s runway debut was one of the most anticipated shows at NYFW. Industry insiders and friends of the brand since its launch in 2018 arrived on the rooftop of a…