DAY FIVE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
BY GARY WASSNER
MAISIE WILEN
Maisie Schloss, the founder and designer of Maisie Wilen, knows what she wants. Without hesitation, she designs bold, bright and beautiful pieces that enhance the body and flatter the soul.
Founded in 2019, Ms. Schloss has leapt into the fashion world with verve and confidence, much like her customers. Her unabashed use of color and print characterizes her work. It is obvious that she marches to her own creative drum. I spoke with Maisie before the show and she told me she was inspired by CGI techniques in film for this collection. She also noted that this is her very first runway show so she’s particularly excited today, and understandably just a bit nervous.
The clothing is unique and modern, and daring. It is challenging today to be able to establish a unique voice among the many hundreds of competing brands. Maisie has clearly overcome that challenge. Even more impressive is how the clothing moves with the body, almost like a second and more complex skin.
She’s a true talent and I look forward to seeing her collections evolve over time. Certainly, she has time, since she is not going away anytime soon! She is the living definition of one to watch.
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DAY SIX FEATURES
FASHION REPORTNYFW ends with a powerful explosion of glamour & glitz, topping off a week filled with garden party florals, sweet slip dresses, pure whites, lovely lace and a cocktail of juicy oranges.
ONES TO WATCHTheophilio is a Brooklyn born collection designed by Edvin Thompson. The brand celebrates the struggle and overcoming of disadvantages, an inspiring modus operandi.
DAY FIVE FEATURES
FASHION REPORTFlounces get big and bouncy, black-and-white evolves, all bodies are celebrated, New York City’s melting pot is reflected in designers’ far-flung inspirations and yellow is the color of the moment.- ONES TO WATCHMaisie Schloss, the founder and designer of Maisie Wilen, knows what she wants. Without hesitation, she designs bold, bright and beautiful pieces that enhance the body and flatter the soul.
DAY FOUR FEATURES
FASHION REPORTSheer chiffons and gentle colors herald spring romance, cool city girls get tailored, vivid stripes bring joy, denim shows its artisanal side and mirror-finish silver becomes the metal of choice.
ONES TO WATCHI don’t know how to fully describe the phenomenon of LoveShackFancy. People are passionate about this brand.
DAY THREE FEATURES
FASHION REPORTFine art informs prints, workwear goes soft, lingerie gets a Goth twist, tie-dye glows up and the color purple reigns supreme.
ONES TO WATCHMarrisa Wilson designs a joyful collection! Looking at it generates happiness. That’s not easy to accomplish these days.
DAY TWO FEATURES
FASHION REPORTGiant flowers, pretty grunge, faded jeans, highlighter greens & the craze for crochet.
ONES TO WATCHOne/Of by Patricia Voto is a modern New York collection of unique, bespoke pieces, utilizing reclaimed fabrics and findings. Sophisticated and easy, the silhouettes are extremely flattering.
DAY ONE FEATURES
FASHION REPORTNYFW bounds into Spring 23 with luscious pinks, elegant takes on camo, delicate lingerie, recut shirtings and a new appreciation for traditional women’s crafts.
ONES TO WATCHAnthony Hendrickson does something that has become extremely hard to do these days. He designs a primarily denim focused collection that is thoroughly unique and fun.
FGI COMMUNIQUÉ CURATORS
SHARON GRAUBARDFounder/Creative Director of MintModa
NICOLE FISCHELISFashion/Art Forecasting and FGI Board Member
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