Day: September 12, 2021

Original ArticleNEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2021 -- American culture seems to be a common thread at this years fashion week as the industry comes back to life. The Met Gala theme was In America: A Lexicon of Fashion, 9/11 saw its 20th anniversary and the city honored it with grace, and the country came together over the weekend in a joyous display of unity thanks to the return of fashion week post-covid.On September 12, 2021, Nolcha Shows at New York Fashion Week nodded to resounding themes of Americana emanating from New York City, with their VIP treatment of US military…

Original ArticleABOUT TEDDY VONRANSON Teddy von Ranson is an American designer based in New York City. Originally from Canada, he studied in California at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles. Teddy moved east at the age of twenty-four to work for Ralph Lauren in New York City, where he rose to a senior position in concept and design before moving on to become the Creative Director of Frye Group. Teddys bi-coastal background, combined with 15 years at the company that defined American fashion standards, has helped characterize his general aesthetic and values. This unique perspective compelled…

Original ArticleTHURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9th 2021, THEO Presented S22 Collection for NYFWTHEO spring22 co-ed collection has one task-to limit oneself to the essentials, so that design starts to work. To interact with body, space and potential. After soaking in the fundamental societal shifts and new aesthetic norms, to armor with visual impressionism and create clothing deliberately stripped off of insta-appeal. Wide strokes, narrow specialities. Detail. Simplify.THEOs signature gender-fluidity in the new season is not to dilute frameworks, but to accentuate two polarities and tensity that arises in-between. To distinguish specific features of male and female body, emphasize them, not try to change…

Original ArticleSperry, the legendary American heritage footwear brand, returned as a sponsor and showcased The Sperry x John Legend collection -- the brands first product collaboration with John Legend. This new capsule collection of mens footwear is Legends first shoe collection. David Thomas, John Legends stylist, who contributed to the design of the collection, was at NYMD and presented the debut of this line.ABOUT SPERRY Sperry was founded in 1935 by avid sailor, inventor and intrepid explorer Paul Sperry. The brand is now fully rooted in the history of American style and continues to craft the tools for lifes memorable…