New York and London Fashion Weeks drew stars in extravagant looks from around the world, with Russian model Alesya Kafelnikova walking the debut show of R&M Leather and actress Emma Corrin turning heads in a transparent black high-neck dress at Alexander McQueen in London.
The most viral scandal of New York Fashion Week was the reported attack by Council of Fashion Designers of America head Steven Kolb on a PETA activist. According to the account, activists tried to disrupt the COS show by running onto the runway with posters, which Kolb forcibly took from them. He allegedly covered one activist's mouth with his hands and pinned another to the floor, wrapping his legs around her. After a wave of criticism, Kolb was reportedly removed from his leadership position. The account could not be independently verified from the supplied material. PETA activists also tried to disrupt the H&M mass-market show following the COS incident.
Pregnant singer Leigh-Anne Pinnock turned her Di Petsa runway appearance into a performance about motherhood, walking in a top from which liquid flowed, creating the illusion of lactation. Kim Kardashian opened the first European boutique of her brand Skims in London during Fashion Week.
At the Liza Keane show, audiences saw a "fallen angel" look - not glossy and detached, but with mud on the legs and marks of wear on the clothing. Transparent dresses, worn hoodies and torn wings spoke of a beauty that does not need perfection. Singer Coco Jones attended the LaQuan Smith show in a look inspired by 1970s and 1980s aesthetics, matching a collection built on the contrast of soft textures with animal prints and a deliberately sexy silhouette. Rapper Saweetie chose a sculptural silver corset resembling armor made of "branches" and a black satin skirt for the Grace Ling show. Designer Patricio Campillo drew on memories of Mexico, sunset colors and local traditions for his Campillo collection, which features shades of pink, yellow and burnt orange, horsehair, silver and onyx.
Originally reported by Lenta Social