NYFW S/S 25: my thoughts

I have to start by saying how much I wish I could have worked this New York Fashion Week—just like the last one. But family commitments kept me busy, so I wasn’t able to experience the magic firsthand from September 6 to 13, 2024. Even though I longed to be with my nieces, I stayed updated on this year's shows.

One of my all-time favorite designers is Sandy Liang. If that name doesn't sound familiar to you, I recommend getting out from under that rock and changing that. Last school year, after doing a research project on her, I discovered so much about her life that I felt a personal connection. Plus, her designs are stunning! I love the girlcore, whimsical, playfulness she brings to each and every one of her pieces, and the overall cool girl stylish vibe it has. A common trend i noticed among her show are the sandal kitten heels. I will love to see more people wearing these in S/S 25. Especially since i just finished watching "Sex and the City" for the first time, and the amount of kitten heels and overall shoes Carrie Bradshaw owns/wore has me wanting to see more of this cutesie shoe.

I've recently become obsessed with Hillary Taymour, the designer of Collina Strada, particularly for her focus on sustainability. I had the chance to see her speak at an FIT panel on the topic, and it was incredibly informative on sustainability in the fashion industry. This past summer, she also collaborated with Baggu, which I've been OBSESSED with. Her designs are playful, quirky, and bold, with a vibe that's both contrasting and similar to Sandy Liang's girlish, whimsical style. Something I noticed in the Collina Strada S/S 25 show was the amount of trimmings! Whether that be the ruffles, lace, flowers, and her iconic patterns (not a trimming). Hillary’s use of upcycling in her collections is something to commend, as well as bring hope for the sustainability of the fashion industry.

The Spring/Summer 2025 collections from both Sandy and Hillary have me fascinated, excited, and eager to see what they’ll do next! And for where sustainability and ethics thrives among luxury fashion. As consumer demand for transparency about sustainability practices increases, I see sustainability becoming the foundation!!

Okay okay, enough fangirling for me- but here’s a pinterest board that highlights some of my favorite looks from their shows and the vibes that they share.

Hopefully, one day I’ll get the chance to attend one of their shows—or even better, work with them!

XO, Mia