Theatrical and inventive, exuding modern sophistication and uniformity, Thom Browne remembers why there are no other designers like him in his latest NYFW Fall ’23 show, which opens in theaters at Hudson Yards. let me.
Brown, who also chairs the Council of Fashion Designers of America, has not presented at New York Fashion Week since 2021. It was attended by star-studded celebrities including Erykah Badu, Lil X Nas and Teyana Taylor.
Braun’s latest collection inspired by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry little prince, certainly made up for it. Brown took participants on an unexpected but rewarding journey from the part in the book where the plane crashes into the Sahara Desert.
Painted like a traditional clock and surrounded by crashed planes, the circular runway was thought-provoking and impressive. The concept of futurism has crossed the runway through avant-garde design.
The first model to hit the catwalk resembled the trailblazing pilot, with a striking discus silhouette, an innovative off-the-shoulder jumpsuit in white layered over a fuzzy blue and green turtleneck. In contrast, the prince in this book is a wild golden-haired model in an oversized tweed gray blazer with a metallic turtleneck and abstract midi skirt. I was matching.
The character restoration of The Little Prince came to life when we saw different models on the runway dressed as special components of the planets and stars that make up the galaxy. Several models were seen wearing off-white long-sleeve dresses with solar system attributes painted in different colors.
Various models shaped Saturn to complement the show’s aesthetic. Long stilettos and spiral nails and toenail manicure also spoke to the galaxy theme.
In addition to the dynamic planetary garments, we also saw Brown’s signature use of plaid. We’ve seen why it’s on the list in the most adorable way. Multicolored black, grey, and red plaid blazers, layered in many variations, and paired with a white Oxford shirt and tie. Brown completed the look with plaid pants, pleated his skirt, and his Bermuda shorts.
This season, his signature novelty handbag group includes a leather watch and the iconic dog-shaped Hector Tote with gold hardware. His pointy platform with metal heels was the show-stopper of the moment, and it looked like it was made especially for Lady Gaga herself: precocious Crystal in every sense of the word. Not to mention his mesh face cover.
Thom Browne is clearly an inspirational leader in the fashion industry, knowing how to execute a meticulous vision with carefully selected techniques.