NYFW 2020 [Day 1]: Blancore, Concept Korea, PAMELLA ROLAND
Today marks Day 1 of NYFW for me, although it officially started two days ago (I had work), I was happy to begin with the Blancore show. It marked the first time I had ever been assigned a front row seat (!!!) a major moment for me, exactly one year since my first time attending NYFW. It’s crazy to look back at the journey. A year ago I never thought I would be attending shows, much less being given an actual seat — but honestly, I know I’ve been putting an immense effort to get to this point. I may not have 100k followers on Instagram, but I write articles on the experiences anyway. I hope if you’re reading this I’m able to transport you through the experience of New York Fashion Week 2020.
Blancore
The Elf from Lost Land
The “Lost Elf” collection was created to abstractly represent the waste humans leave behind by creating live versions of the toys we used when we were young.
Blancore Fall-Winter 2020
“True to their modern and effortless aesthetic. The block colors, silky dresses, and draping fabrics showcased a dynamic collection.”
Blancore Fall-Winter 2020
New York-based brand Blancore who showcased their new Autumn/Winter collection at Spring Studios on Friday (February 7).
The “Lost Elf” collection was created to abstractly represent the waste humans leave behind by creating live versions of the toys we used when we were young, and I was widely impressed with the designer’s choice to use the show as a platform to raise awareness on sustainability. The models were all made to be life-like dolls dressed in pastels, accessorized with elf-like hats and pointy shoes. The shapes and structure of the collection were extremely innovative. Unique jackets were laid over long skirts reminiscing further on the “Lost Elf” theme.
This collection was born out of a desire to raise public awareness about sustainability and the importance of growing this practice. “Lost Elf” is an abstraction created to represent the waste humans leave behind, by reminding us of the forgotten toys of our childhood. Through imitating the toys so easily discarded in our youth, BLANCORE reflects the environmental issues the world is currently facing such as air pollution, deforestation, and glacier melting.
“Lost Elf” opened on theme with a male model dressed in a pastel pink and blue ensemble, accessorized with an elf like pointy hat and pointy shoes. These whimsical elements are carried throughout the show to create a collection that truly felt like it was filled with real life toys.
BLANCORE closed the show with all of the models returning to the runway to form two lines and face the audience members. A blue light filled the room as the models closed their eyes and a brief song was played that featured a child singing about elves. This moment brought the show full circle and really set it apart from the usual fashion week presentations.
Pamella Roland
Into the Palace of Versailles
Pamella Roland Fall-Winter 2020
“Tiffany glass and intricate stained-glass windows are the inspiration for this season’s collection, blending shades of bold and muted colors.”
Pamella Roland Fall-Winter 2020
This season, Pamella Roland based her fall 2020 collection around the Palace of Versailles. Many of her dresses have followed the same formula for several seasons now: shiny, glittery, body-con, red carpet–ready, and with all the makings of a gown that will catch the light of the camera. But Versailles felt like a good fit and added a bit more lavish pizzazz to Roland’s dresses. A disclaimer: This writer has never been to Versailles, or France for that matter, but I could somewhat gauge the over-the-top excess of the historic site through the designer’s signature megawatt pieces.
A shoulderless dress with bishop sleeves that was slathered in sequins–literally blinding–was a hot hit. The same sentiment went for a strapless tube dress that was reminiscent of crushed pink glass. These simpler pieces hit home more than the boisterous looks, like the emerald green frock with a huge train streaming behind it.
The item that stood out the most wasn’t spangly or glittering at all. Instead, it was a tapestry coat that appeared as if florals had been blotted onto it. The sleeves sprouted different-colored ostrich feathers. Did it evoke Versailles? I have no idea, but it was exquisite.
