New York designers

New York is used to big things—we’re the Big Apple, after all. And now it’ll be home to one of the biggest fashion shows of all time. During September’s New York Fashion Week 2023, Dreamland Fashion Week in Central Park will set the Guinness World Record for “the largest attendance at a fashion show. Set for Saturday, September 9 from 3pm at Rumsey Playfield until 10pm, the open-to-the-public fashion show already has 3,000 tickets sold and has an aim of 5,000 attendees total, which will easily best the current world record of 1,012 people, which was set at 2018’s Moscow Fashion Week.  And guests won’t just be taking in a main-stage runway show spotlighting the creations of multi-faceted LA-based designer Marco Marco, the designer’s first full-length show in five years. (“The presentation will be a symphony of colors, textures, and shapes with models from various backgrounds and walks of life showcasing iconic outfits pulled from the designer’s personal archival collection,” reads a press release.) Attendees will also get to enjoy a headlining live set from Grammy Award-winning producer and DJ Diplo, as well as performances by Canadian producer Blond:ish and jazz pianist-turned-dance DJ LP Giobbi. Along with the music performances, the fashion show will be padded out with interactive art installations, vibrant pop-up shops, and collaborations with multi-media artists.  In 2023, Fashion Week is about more than clothes,” says Dreamland Fashion Week’s event producer Jake...

Every New Yorker has a Century 21 story, the store's vice president of marketing says, whether that's finding the perfect suit or the dress that wows everyone at the party—and all at a discount. And if you don't have a Century 21 story yet, you'll get your chance next week as the beloved retailer reopens its doors in Lower Manhattan.  After closing and filing bankruptcy in 2020 amid the pandemic, the store will reopen its Cortland Street flagship store on Tuesday, May 16 at noon. We got a sneak peek at the store before it opens and collected a few Century 21 hacks to make the most of your shopping experience.  RECOMMENDED: 5 can't-miss things at the Met Museum’s new Karl Lagerfeld exhibit Photograph: By Rossilynne Skena Culgan / Time Out Inside the store With 100,000 square feet spread across four floors, this store at 22 Cortland Street is a shopper's paradise. The newly reopened flagship sits in the exact same location as its predecessor, right across from the World Trade Center. Pre-pandemic, the Lower Manhattan store welcomed 12,000-15,000 shoppers every single day, according to Teresa Rodriguez, Century 21 NYC's vice president of marketing. Starting from the basement level, you’ll find shoes, luggage and kids’ clothing. On the main level, there’s a wide array of handbags (including YSL and Louis Vuitton), sunglasses (including Raybans), fragrances and belts. Keep climbing the escalator and you’ll get to the women’s floor on two, then the men’s floor on three....

Kangol hats, Dapper Dan jackets and Timberland-inspired Manolos get the spotlight in this new exhibit about hip-hop style at The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology.  "Fresh, Fly, and Fabulous: Fifty Years of Hip Hop Style" is now open through April 23, 2023 in Chelsea. The free exhibit celebrates the birth of hip-hop and its influence on fashion over the past five decades. With more than 100 garments and accessories, it's the largest and most comprehensive exhibition to explore this revolutionary and influential style. RECOMMENDED: This powerful photography exhibit in NYC chronicles 50 years of hip-hop Showcasing everything from jewelry to sneakers to jackets, the pieces selected capture the pivotal moments in hip-hop fashion's evolution. Looks featured in the exhibit were worn and made popular by artists such as Missy Elliott, LL Cool J, Cardi B, Chance the Rapper, Lil Nas X, Chuck D, Aaliyah and Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five. You'll see pieces by designers including Dapper Dan, April Walker, Cross Colours, Karl Kani, Sean John, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Versace. Photograph: By Eileen Costa / Courtesy of The Museum at FIT | Beau McCall Black Lives Matter Triple T-shirt, 2021. "It was important for The Museum at FIT to organize this exhibition because hip-hop—the most influential music genre of our era—has had such a profound impact on the world of fashion," Dr. Valerie Steele, director and chief curator of MFIT, said in a...

It’s not often documentarians take the spotlight. Almost always behind the camera, their voices and appearances are often a mystery. Instead, filmmakers become known for the people they profile. Nicolas Heller, a.k.a New York Nico, a 33-year-old filmmaker and documentarian, has become inextricably linked with the New York City personalities he captures for his Instagram account, @newyorknico: Tiger Hood, Big Time Tommie, the Green Lady of Brooklyn and many, many others. His own likeness and personality are not often revealed in these often chaotic scenes. Instead, the voices of these NYC individuals are loud and clear—and that’s kind of the point. That being said, as New York Nico has come to represent New York City’s eccentric, weird and wonderful residents, he is an NYC character in his own right. He is the “unofficial talent scout” of NYC, with over 1 million followers on Instagram, but he’s also a promoter of local mom-and-pop businesses, giving a spotlight to smaller shops that need the publicity. In that, he has become a caricature of the quintessential New Yorker. That’s why we chose him to be on our November digital cover. He is both of and for New York City. We met up with Heller at 12 Chairs in Williamsburg just before Thanksgiving to ask the soft-spoken icon for a New York City local gift guide (below) and to find out more about his journey to becoming New York Nico. Photograph: Lila Barth It’s New York City or nowhere NYC has always called to Heller, whether...

Ready to put on some Drake? No, we’re not referring to "Hotline Bling." If you’re a hardcore beauty lover (like us), then lipstick is your boyfriend. Tom Ford understands our love and devotion to lip lacquers. That’s why the fashion designer is releasing a new Lips & Boys collection comprising 50 hues inspired by the notable and dreamy dudes he's encountered. Sigh. We wish we could say the same, Tom. Drake is, of course, involved—his track “Tuscan Leather” pays homage to the sultry Tom Ford cologne. But the rapper is sharing the spotlight with 49 other hunks, like actor Jake Gyllenhall (he will be starring in Ford’s upcoming film Nocturnal Animals). Immediately, we have so many questions. Why is Drake the debut artist and not Jay Z? Jay dedicated an entire song to Tom Ford for crying out loud! Will Drake’s shade be an emo purple hue with undertones of Wheelchair Jimmy swagger? If Jay Z is involved, will he be a bright red hue with blue undertones to pay homage to Blue Ivy? Will Beyoncé wear it?!? What we do know: These lipsticks can be yours come October 30 and retail for $32 a tube. A high-price, but we reckon it's worth it. We'll be touching lips with Drake!   Oh, you fancy, huh? 

Yesterday, MTV brought back its classic fashion show, House of Style, as a web series with new host and the "Fancy" voice behind the song of the summer, Iggy Azalea. (You might remember when the show relaunched a couple of years ago with models Karlie Kloss and Joan Smalls at the hosts; and of course back in the '90s when Cindy Crawford was the original host.) The first ep of the reboot featured Azalea thrifting in L.A. with designer Jeremy Scott (You can watch it below). There's no doubt that future installations will take place in New York, and we hope they feature these NYC designers: Samantha PleetThanks to her fun prints and wearable designs, this Brooklyn-based designer is big hit with the indie crowd. It's time for her to get more of a national spotlight. Public SchoolThis menswear line by Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne recently unveiled a collab with Nike and also launched women's items for J.Crew. Public School is definitely this year's "it" label. Mary Kate and Ashley OlsenBecause we love their lines The Row, and Elizabeth and James, but also because it would just be awesome to see the twins on TV again. Daniella KallmeyerThis local designer's latest collection features a lot of pop art prints and tomboy shapes, which would look really good on Iggy Azalea. Alexander WangBetween his fashion show in Brooklyn earlier this year and his new H&M collar launching in the fall, it's been the year of the Wang. (Wait, that sounds dirty.)  

In our latest designer spotlight, we take a look at Brooklyn designer Delfina Balda's colorful women's clothing inspired by vacations to Peru. You can find the line in indie NYC stores such as American Two Shot and Smith + Butler. Delfina Balda (delfinabalda.com) Who she is: Buenos Aires transplant Delfina Balda trained as a sommelier in her native country and obtained a master’s in psychoanalysis at the University of Buenos Aires and Centro Dos. Two years ago, she switched gears and followed her gut to Brooklyn, where she started designing and crafting bohemian women’s clothing ($120–$495) last August out of a studio attached to her Williamsburg apartment. “I’m not contaminated by academia,” explains Balda, who has no formal design degree. “It keeps me fresh and allows my own voice [to come through].” Although the bulk of her garments are better suited for a beach vacation than hitting the city pavement, Balda cites New York’s fashion-forward denizens as inspiration, creating mood boards with street-style snaps of people she spots on the sidewalk. “I’m reminded that I can do whatever I want here, more than anywhere in the world,” she says.About the line: The majority of Balda’s collection is made locally except for a few select pieces and jewelry ($75–$200), which is created in Peru—the main source of inspiration for the spring line. Vibrant nature prints reflect the Amazon, which she often visits. “I’m not afraid of color,” declares Balda. “What is so intense about the...

Brooklyn abounds with local design talent, and the latest names to catch our eye are Clare Herron of Clare Bare and Anais Bouchard of Nais, who both create sexy yet comfortable women's lingerie. In this designer spotlight, learn more about these eco-friendly lines that are sold in indie stores such as Spiritual America and Brooklyn Fox. Anaïs Bouchard of Naïs (be-nais.com)Who she is: French designer Anaïs Bouchard started her career in 2007, studying couture fitting and patternmaking at ESMOD International Paris. “A [professor] told me that everything I was designing had lingerie influences,” she notes. After working for high-end undergarment brands such as Sabrina Nadal (sabrinanadal.com) and Soleil Sucré (soleilsucre.com), Bouchard found her niche creating unmentionables that bridge the gap between comfortable basics and trendy, provocative styles. In May 2010, she moved to New York and started Naïs (pronounced “nice”) out of a Bushwick studio. Although her line has been around for just two seasons, Bouchard has already collaborated with a pair of hip local brands: creating an edgy lingerie line for Imitation’s fall 2012 collection, and playful garments to accompany jewelry label Erickson Beamon’s spring 2013 presentation. About the line: It’s easy to see the French influences in the stretch-silk underwire-free bras ($69) and high-rise panties ($45). Yet the vibrant colors—hot-pink piping, purple lace insets— have a playful Brooklyn feel to them. “For fall, my main...

We found the best women’s jackets and cardigans for fall 2012. Browse the season’s top styles, including peacoats, bombers, cropped jackets and plus-size options. Many jackets cost less than $100, including items by trendy brands such as Tulle, Asos and Joe Fresh. RECOMMENDED: See all of this year's fall fashion content You might also likeTop ten coat shopsFall’s big fashion collaborationsDesigner spotlight: Women's fashion brand AlderSee more in Shopping & Style

We’ve rounded up the best shoes for women for fall 2012. Browse the season’s top styles, including flats, sneakers, pumps, boots and booties. There are plenty of shoes that cost less than $100, as well as high-fashion footwear from brands such as Rachel Comey, Loeffler Randall and United Nude. Find more of the best women's shoes in this season's hot trends: Shine, baroque and tapestry. RECOMMENDED: See all of this year's fall fashion content You might also likeBest shoe stores for womenDesigner spotlight: ShoesTop ten: Big- and small-shoe resourcesSee more in Shopping & Style