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The Fashion Week Issue

The Fashion Week Issue

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor September 18, 2017

Letter from the Editor Fashion photographer Bill Cunningham once said, “Fashion is the armor to survive everyday life.” During New York Fashion Week, reality embraces fantasy...

Staff writer Sherah Ndjongo recreates the beauty look from the J.JS LEE Fall/Winter 2017 runway show, which features orange eyeshadow and drawn on bottom lashes.

Runway to Real Life: J.JS LEE F/W 2017

Sherah Ndjongo, Staff Writer March 20, 2017
Staff Writer Sherah Ndongo recreated a makeup look from the J.JS LEE Fall/Winter 2017 runway show and wore it throughout her day.

Gemy Maalouf F/W 2017

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor February 15, 2017

Gemy Maalouf’s Fall/Winter 2017 runway show at the Bowery Hotel instantly transported the guests into a refined 1920s cocktail party, not unlike one thrown by Jay Gatsby. Before...

Vilma Mare F/W 2017

Vilma Mare F/W 2017

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor February 13, 2017

The political climate in America is a hot topic amongst designers at New York Fashion Week. This was no exception with Vilma Mare’s down-to-earth Fall/Winter 2017 collection,...

Epson Digital Couture F/W 2017

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor February 8, 2017

Epson brought back its signature vibrancy and diversity for the third installment of their Digital Couture Project event, held at the IAC Building in the Meatpacking District....

Raun LaRose F/W 2017

Raun LaRose F/W 2017

Sophie Shaw, Beauty & Style Editor February 1, 2017

The Raun LaRose Fall/Winter 2017 presentation showcased new spins on winter basics. Puffy coats and cozy knits were amped up by unorthodox textural pairings — the most prominent...

Nick Graham F/W 2017

Nick Graham F/W 2017

Michaela Hoffman, Violet Vision Editor January 31, 2017

Nick Graham took his audience on a trip to space in his Fall/Winter 2017 collection titled, “Life on Mars: Fall/Winter 2035.” Graham’s themed shows in the past have always...

Trend Predictions From The International Fashion Week Powerhouses

Sherah Ndjongo, Contributing Writer October 5, 2016
Fashion month has come to an end and we've rounded up the top trends from the international runways.
NYC’s SOHO is home to some of NYFW’s most respected runway designers.

More Brands Using ‘See Now, Buy Now’ Model

Shirley Cahyadi, Contributing Writer October 3, 2016
This season saw more designers presenting see now, buy now collections but its affects on sales is still unclear.
Taoray Wang S/S 2017

Taoray Wang S/S 2017

Ali Webb, Staff Writer September 18, 2016

Outside the Taoray Wang Spring/Summer 2017 runway show, the crowd included a few children playing Pokémon Go. Inside, many press and audience members were taking pictures of none...

Leanne Marshall S/S 2017

Rachel Sipress, Contributing Writer September 13, 2016

Fashion bloggers and Instagram stars crowded the front rows of the packed Leanne Marshall Spring/Summer 2017 runway show, while the general public fought over the remaining seats....

Tadashi Shoji S/S 2017

Tadashi Shoji S/S 2017

Carson Kessler, Staff Writer September 10, 2016

The lights immediately shut off, when suddenly a peaceful, watercolor image of a dainty crane projects upon a stark white backdrop. As a clock chimes, the image shifts upwards...