I have had some very interesting experiences during NYFW which I want to reflect on more and then of course do some writing about them. In the meantime I have been doing a series on my Instagram Stories about some of the moments I had that were, “Under the radar”, below the hype but so worthy of notice. So I thought I might share them.
I received an invite from a Korean brand; Kuho. Rather than an over the top production, the brand chose to do a beautifully constructed experience that was a realization of the brand’s philosophy about clothing and architecture. Ascending to the roof of the Standard Hotel one walked into what at first glance seemed like a sculpture garden as models were perched on platforms placed throughout the space. There were two musicians playing softly in the back ground and drinks and small bites were served. The models were real with affect and were looking easy and relaxed. And so indeed were the clothes. Minimalist perfection. Luxe fabrics and simple, elegant lines. I could feel myself begin to relax after the frenzy of the lightening speed of the in and outs at some of the other shows. You could linger and stay if you wanted. You could get a sense of what it was like to live with the clothes.
How do you think clothing should be displayed so it makes us feel more human and real?
"You can see girls laughing."
What a brave concept!
These beautiful beings are wearing creations designed with love by true artists. So often the expressions on the runway models’ faces make it look as if they are totally bored with life.
Yes, clothing should be displayed with more positive emotion.
You’re speaking to many things I love with this particular design focus: "minimalist perfection…luxe fabrics…simple, elegant lines," defines exactly what I look for in clothes ongoing. Lovely display. – As to displaying clothing to make it more human and real, the first thought I have is simply to have a wider variety of body types and age ranges. Showing a greater spectrum of humanity ") – Thank you for a fun look into one of the shows!
I like the architectural and natural setting. The outdoor light is good and the detail of the clothing doesn’t suffer. It’s easy to imagine wearing the clothing. Studio shots can be more detailed, faster to shoot and have the potential for drama.
I agree so much with Lara that to show clothes in a human and real way we need to see a variety of body types, ages and races. It certainly is possible to make lovely clothes for not
" perfect" (how do you define a perfect body ??) bodies. I loved the clothes, these are my kind of clothes . It looked quite relaxing the way the girls posed and smiled in a natural way. Ruth, London
Lara Stillo couldn’t say it better!
I have never heard of this brand. The clothes look exquisite and looking forward to acquiring some pieces. Thank you for bringing this brand forward!
I would love this!!! I believe clothes are meant to live in and I want to see models doing that. I really don’t like the models walking down the runway looking so expressionless. It feels like they are really unhappy in their clothes. No, the runway needs emotion, color, vibrancy to pull out whatever it is that particular designers have to offer to the world.
I agree with all of the women who expressed an interest in seeing beautiful style on women with all types of bodies, not just the tall, the thin, and the uncurvy.
While I understand what you are saying, I have never meant this blog to be a style guide as I believe style always should come from the inside out. So rather than share where I got my outfit and where you could get it too, I just write about life and other common things women might be experiencing. Clothes are part of how I live my life and present my identity, you are the only one who can do that. You might try my Facebook page as women of all shapes and sizes share their style there. I am also 5’2″ many people think I am taller.