Palm Angels

into the sunset

“You are exactly where you need to be” these were the words you read when entering the palm angels venue. Set in the middle of Manhattan, entering Palm Angels was like entering the dopest, after-hours club. Although it was way past my bedtime (grandma-alert) the energy was so intense — I quickly felt the pulse! Lights up and down the runway, palm angels finessed a blend of street style and western tailored knitwear/ outerwear.

I first starting hearing about Palm Angels back in 2018, when my cooler cousins (the ones into underground street wear and long boarding) started talking about Francesco Ragazzi’s LA brand. This season’s collection was an homage to America, specifically the Southwest, as it gave a very “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly” vibes. The suede jackets, all things fringe, ponchos, and boots — a mix of Western street-cool, all that was missing was Clint Eastwood! Leave it to Ragazzi to make streetwear look tailored elegant, it was all in the details. He took jeans and jackets to the finest craft detail while adding his own mix of prints, bold accessories, and even created the half/half look (one piece in particular that stood out to me was the half denim, half plush jacket).

The mountain landscapes prints on sweaters and blanket button-downs blazers were just a few of the showstoppers. My favorite details revolved around the cowboy theme: the fringe, the cowboy boots, over-sized hats.

The show itself was everything Palm Angels represents AND MORE. Their guest list was a crowd of musicians, actors, long-time fans, and everyday writers, but everyone was dressed in the coolest style, no doubt. Even for a 9 p.m time slot, which I’ll admit had me tired, the venue was packed — with a line out the door of people trying to enter! It was like entering the dopest, after-hours club and it only got better from the entrance. Every seat was filled. Once inside the energy was electrifying. From the light show to the music, you felt the pulse in the air. We were loud, we were cheering, we were in a vibe. While I was headed towards the exit to head on home, the rest of the crowd was making plans to head out in New York City, as their night was just starting! That was, by far, the truest concept of Palm Angels.