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| Model poses in a sunset silk double face satin bias cut dress with asymmetric shoulder drape and spaghetti straps from the Roumel6 Fall 2017 collection by Denitza Skorcheva, during New York Fashion Week Women Fall 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography |
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| Model poses in a deep water silk velvet smoking wrap over black Chantilly lace blouse and velvet pant from the Roumel6 Fall 2017 collection by Denitza Skorcheva, during New York Fashion Week Women Fall 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography |
Wednesday was part of the unofficial start to New York Fashion Week: Women's Fall Winter 2017. The official start date for NYFW is the second Thursday in February and September. With hundreds of fashion show occurring within an eight day period, some designers choose to get a head start and show their collections early in the calendar. Three such brands that helped kick off the latest fashion week season are Roumel6, PH5 and Hayley Elsaesser.
Designer Denitza Skorcheva held a fashion presentation for her Roumel6 Fall 2017 collection in which three models posed on a set in Drift Studios; located in the art gallery rich section of Chelsea, New York City. Models wore one outfit per scene and there were two scenes. The pieces are soft, elegant and made from luxurious materials such as satin, silk velvet, Chantilly lace and beaded tulle. When talking about the inspiration behind the collection, Ms. Skorcheva stated "how they feel against your skin is so important to me, because that changes your mood also".
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| Model poses in an outfit from the PH5 Fall Winter 2017 collection by Wei Lin and Mijia Zhang, during New York Fashion Week: Women's Fall 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography |
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| Model poses in an outfit from the PH5 Fall Winter 2017 collection by Wei Lin and Mijia Zhang, during New York Fashion Week: Women's Fall 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography |
Designers Wei Lin and Mijia Zhang held their PH5 Fall Winter 2017 "Art Meets Science" collection presentation in Bortolami Gallery, which is also located in Chelsea. The duo found inspiration in artist Martin Creed's work No. 227. The set was made up of large white and transparent balloons. Fifteen models stood side by side on their own small, white boxes. The clothes are colorful, yet restrained; playful and at the same time sexy.
Canadian designer Hayley Elsaesser held a presentation of menswear and womenwears for her eponymous Fall Winter 2017 "My Little Pony" collection in Milk Studios, located in the Meatpacking District. The designer partnered with Hasbro to create high-fashion streetwear based on themes and characters from My Little Pony. The twenty-three looks focused heavily on bold, colorful prints on very sensible silhouettes.
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| Model Daria poses in a Rainbow Dash sequin dress from the Hayley Elsaesser Fall Winter 2017 collection, during New York Fashion Week: Women's Fall 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography |
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| Kelly poses in a Rainbow Dash button up with Locket Love skirt, and Joon Ki poses in a celestial blue wool pant, lightning bold knit and pretty plaid jacket from the Hayley Elsaesser Fall Winter 2017 collection, during New York Fashion Week: Women's Fall 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography |
