Nardos Spring Summer 2025 Runway Fashion Show

Fashion designer Nardos Imam poses with models at restaurant DANIEL, after her Spring Summer 2025 runway fashion show on September 9, 2024 during New York Fashion Week. Photo: © Shawn Punch

 

September 9, 2024 fashion designer Nardos Imam presents her from the NARDOS Spring Summer 2025 "Garden Symphony" collection fashion show at restaurant DANIEL on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, during New York Fashion Week Spring Summer 2025. The Eritrean born and raised master designer unveiled a stunning set of 54 outfits to a posh audience which included among others, the actress Nicole Ari Parker, creator of New York Fashion Week - Fern Mallis, and the cast of Real Housewives of Dallas, where Ms. Imam also has a store.

Looks from the Nardos Spring Summer 2025 runway fashion show on September 9, 2024
during New York Fashion Week. Photo: © Shawn Punch

Looks from the Nardos Spring Summer 2025 runway fashion show on September 9, 2024 
during New York Fashion Week. Photo: © Shawn Punch

The Main Dining Room of the restaurant was transformed into a pink garden where trees were installed and hundreds of pink flowers hung from the ceiling and wrapped around the custom Bernadaud chandeliers. The show producers made smart use of the shallow rectangular, wide space as the venue was not designed for a long narrow runway. Models entered through a floral arch towards the center of the room, turned a sharp left getting close to the audience before turning to the right side of the room and making an exit through a separate door. The choreography was near flawless.

Left actress Nicole Ari Park, (front center) Katherine Gage Boulod, (right) Fern Mallis attend the Nardos Spring Summer 2025 runway fashion show on September 9, 2024 during New York Fashion Week. Photo: © Shawn Punch

One of the exceptional looks was a red corset bodice A-line dress with floral appliqué accents. It’s sexy, intricately designed and bold. Another lovely silhouette is the blush strapless gown with layers of embroidered Italian floral lace paired with ruffle shawl. The transparent shawl provides a touch of modesty. The pale green tulle maxi dress with spring flowers, sheer green shoulder shrug is a mix of eye-catching sensual dress, while covering the arms at the same time.

Pink flowers & Bernadaud chandelier in The Main Dining Room at restaurant DANIEL during the Nardos Spring Summer 2025 runway fashion show Photo: © Shawn Punch

Zang Toi Fall Winter 2024

Model walks runway in a scarlet handloomed cashmere/silk turtleneck
hand-sprinkled w/sequin & crystal with scarlet tulle ballskirt w/attached
silk gazar mini skirt encrusted w/silk flowers, from the Zang Toi Fall Winter
2024 collection, at 1010 Park Avenue on February 13, 2024 during
 New York Fashion Week.

On Tuesday February 12th, couture fashion designer Zang Toi presented his Zang Toi Fall Winter 2024 collection during New York Fashion Week. The runway show was held at the Park Avenue Christian Church located at 1010 Park Avenue. The collection paid tribute to Mr. Toi's late brother Toi See Luon. Mr. Toi was inspired inspired by Parisienne Chic Couture with a touch of rebellion seen in the Saint Germain neighborhood of Paris.

Saint Germain des Prés is a neighborhood in Paris located "Left of the River (Seine)" or as the French say Rive Gauche. The area is part of the 6th arrondissement, which is just south of the Louvre Museum. It has a bohemian vibe and one of it famous cafe's is Les Deux Magots. By design, the backdrop to this fashion show was a black and white photo of an empty table with two chairs, two tea cups, one muffin, a bouquet of flowers and the Eiffel Tower in the background.

The main colors of the collection were red, black, grey and some pops of shocking pink. A scarlet cashmere/silk turtleneck jumpshorts, with a sequin & crystal tulle ballskirt stole the show. The long sleeve top covered the upper body fully providing a conservative touch; while its form fitted cut created a seductive silhouette. The flowers on the skirt added a fairytale-princess like cuteness. 

In keeping with the spirit of stately chic, a charcoal English wool tweed cape made its stealthy yet powerful way down the catwalk. Not too many women can wear a cape and look cool, however Mr. Toi paired it with a black turtleneck jump short that gives it range and wearability  for all age ranges of women. Confidence and separation from the common was the message transmitted as the modeled gleamed down the darkened runway. Zang Toi created another elegant, couture collection. 

Fashion Gallery New York Fashion Week Fall Winter 2017

Model walks runway in a swimsuit from the Avid Swim "Cadiz Resort" 2017
collection by Gionna Nicole, during Fashion Gallery New York Fashion Week
Fall Winter 2017. (Photo: ©Shawn Punch)

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Ashlee Bowers Fall 2017 collection,
 for the Designers' Premier Fall Winter 2017 runway show during
FGNYFW Fall Winter 2017. (Photo: ©Shawn Punch)

Fashion Gallery New York Fashion Week held their FGNYFW Fall Winter Collections 2017 runway shows in New York City, from Friday February 10th to Sunday the 12th. The three-day series of fashion shows took place during New York Fashion Week: Women's Fall Winter 2017. There were a total of twenty-four collections presented with designers from Norway, Colombia, United States and many other countries. Five individual and six group shows provide a wide range of styles, looks and fashion options. The event was held at The Steward Hotel, located at 371 Seventh Avenue, also known as Fashion Avenue.

Friday consisted of solo shows from Avid Swim by Gionna Nicole, Kepaza by Pernille Fristad and Layana Aguilar. The Avid Swim "Cadiz Resort" 2017 showcased 13 swimsuits. One of them were for men, and one was a Burkini. On Saturday, fashion students Maria Balestino and Ashlee Bowers from Philadelphia University participated in the Designers' Premier show. Naldo Montañez, Kita Griffin and Nicteel by Owana Lima also participated in the first group show.

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Jimmy Burner Fall Winter 2017
 collection, by Jimmy Burner on February 11, 2017; during
 FGNYFW Fall Winter 2017. (Photo: ©Shawn Punch)

Model walks runway in an Antonia dress from the Jeilyné Santana Bridal collection,
for the Designer's Collective Fall Winter 2017 runway show during FGNYFW
Fall Winter 2017. (Photo: ©Shawn Punch)

Later in the day, the very talented 18 year old Jimmy Burner from Houston, Texas unveiled his collection of twenty menswear and womenswear outfits. The Designers' Collective was held that evening showcasing lingerie by Taryn Winters; bridal gowns from Jeilyné Santana Haute Couture; and men's & women's street style clothes by Another Place. Included in this group was Flesh by Malin Molden and Black Rat by Siri Sveen Haaland. Both designers are based in Norway.

Sunday afternoon began with the Emerging Designers fashion show, which was made up of Asian, African and Norwegian design influences. The collections on the runway were S'MM by Jihyun Kim, Keminevar by Raven Ledbetter, as well as garments from Line Skjervheim Gilhuus, Lisa Anker-Rasch Strom and Heggy Gonzalez. The last group show was Prêt-À-Porter. Brands showing their Fall Winter 2017 lines were Chapman McIntyre by James Chapman and Jacob McIntyre; Antidote by Christine Andresen and Antinoo Menswear by Lily Montes from Colombia. The final fashion show of the season was the Mondo Guerra Fall Winter 2017 "Late to the Opera" collection by the Project Runway winner.

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Lisa Anker-Rasch Strom Fall Winter 2017
collection, for the Emerging Designers Fall Winter 2017 runway show during
 FGNYFW Fall Winter 2017. (Photo: ©Shawn Punch)

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Mondo Guerra Fall Winter 2017 "Late to
the Opera" collection, on February 12, 2017; at The Stewart Hotel in New York City,
 during FGNYFW Fall Winter 2017. (Photo: ©Shawn Punch)