GLOBAL FASHION COLLECTIVE I & II NYFW SS22

Photos: IMAXTREE

Global Fashion Collective is a platform supporting creative designers from around the world. The collective produces runway showcases in different fashion capitals with the aim to accelerate the designer’s global development, increase their international media visibility, and open up new markets.

This season's Global Fashion Collective I showcase successfully featured 4 talented designers who evoked the essence of Heritage. Global Fashion Collective II showcase, successfully featured 5 talented designers who were hand-picked on an international scale. Global Fashion Collective is proud to announce the success of their following international designers, Ay Lelum, C'EST D, CEDIM, Irene De La Vega, Unusual, Saint Jesus Carlton Jones, Saral Zens and Blue Tamburin.

First up on the runway, spearheading Global Fashion Collection I (Future of Heritage) were designers Ay Lelum. The sisters burst through the flames of adversity to present their newest collection. As they explain, "Through garment design, artwork and modern remixes of our music, we are storytellers here at NYFW. We are sharing our family story of wolves - 'Stqeeye,' becoming the First Peoples' of the Nanaimo River area through modern applications on textiles, such as rich fur-like velvets and flowy fabrics. The story is depicted through artwork by our brother Joel Good @wjgood_artist, and told by our father, Willam Good". 

C'EST D smashed through stigma with a powerful show about body positivity and inclusivity. C' EST D designer Doyeon reminds us that fashion is all about expressing ourselves and being confident in your own skin. This collection emphasized the use of a playful colour palette while bringing soft colours to bright. This spirited and innovative clothing line provided the ‘choices’ that are missing right now in the industry and did it so well.

CEDIM The School Of Design killed the runway while presenting the "Mind of our generation' collection. The handpicked students Alexia, Alexa, Ana Paula, Carolina, Lorena and Valeria embraced their youth while creating a showcase that was unforgettable. From their use of bright colours to visually intriguing silhouettes, the CEDIM's designs pushed the boundaries of reality.

Irene De La Vega dazzled the stage with her newest evening wear collection: Renacer, which means reborn. Inspired by nature and her surroundings, Irene brought a feminine touch with a bold style to the runway. The collection was committed to creating unique and exclusive pieces, based on vibrant colours, ruffles, lace, corsets and transparencies to reinvigorate fashion. Irene's objective is for females to feel completely confident with their silhouette.

[unusual] presented “wasted youth” about conveying the state of mind of an unstable individual through the progression of youth. The 19 year old designer addressed miscommunication and misunderstanding, as [unusual] speaks for the creatives and kids who cannot express themselves. Each look In the collection, felt as though it has a story that you needed to know. 

SAINTJESUS  took the city by storm, captivating the audience with her new collection "BRVNO". The designer utilized her Chilean roots to inspire the collection's colour scheme and the essence for the overall showcase concept. 

Carlton Jones the collection is a visual representation of celebrating life. The vibrant colours and chic neutrals were a perfect transition from sand to streets. Carlton Jones perfectly balanced the contrast between nature and our evolving digital age, by incorporating techniques and prints that together create an appealing aesthetic. Accessories by Laruicci Jessica Rich, Linus and Joy Kim

Saral Zens presented their gorgeously sculptural collection of black and white garments. Saral Liu and Denny Zens focus on simple deconstruction art, whilst weaving in irregular tailoring Chinese details to question the contradictory system escapism and comfort of living in the city.

Blue Tamburin's designs brought a new feeling to classic silhouettes, as their collection's colour scheme painted the runway with shades blue. The designer presented a collection that incorporated uniqueness, self-expression and freedom within their personal designs.  Blue Tamburin introduced a solution to authenticate and prove ownership of non-modulation fashion products by applying NFT (Non-Fungible Token) technology in their jacket seen above. 

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