New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations [PHOTOS]

New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Persephone” — Marchesa
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Perfectly Parisien.” — Zang Toi
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The South.” — Zero + Maria Cornejo
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The starting point for the Suno spring collection was a series of 10 Mary Cassatt Japanese woodblock prints. They depict intimate feminine scenes — a woman bathing, a mother and child, a woman thoughtfully composing a letter. Using simple lines and soft colors — inky blues, corals and creams — she captures the simple beauty of these everyday moments. We wanted to focus on creating something that felt somehow closer and more intimate. We played with warmer colors, in gentle Japonesque florals, embroidered motifs that float atop soft ethereal fabrics, and wide set plaids that frame feminine silhouettes. Proportions are slightly shorter this season, with a focus on unusual closures, back ties and unexpected volumes. An overall look of cool, relaxed femininity.” — Suno
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The spring collection fuses a poetic softness with crisp, clean tailoring inspired by images of women on city streets by Peter Lindbergh and the beautiful nonchalance of Lee Radziwill’s homes.” — Wes Gordon
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“B&V, best friends with tonal lips.” — Betty & Veronica by Rachel Antonoff
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Where prairies meet bayous and technology meets culture: Houston, Texas.” — Vivienne Tam
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Modern nomad.” — Lisa Kulson, creative director of women’s wear, Theory
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Steel edges rising through clouds in New York skylines, smooth pebbles sweeping rocks in Kyoto’s garden, solid lines running side by side; romance in stripes.” — Taoray Wang
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Into the Deep.” — Rubin Singer
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Beauty” — Reem Acra
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Celebrating the Brooks Brothers house codes and history.” — Brooks Brothers
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“‘For the strength of the Pack is the Wolf, and the strength of the Wolf is the Pack.'” — Rudyard Kipling. — Raquel Allegra
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Midnight in Sevilla…the shadows of ancient buildings flecked by the sparkle of the stars.” — Barbara Tfank
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Air. Everything is inspired by the lightness and breath of air.” — Marcel Ostertag
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Magnolias and my mother’s embroidery technique handed down for generations in my family.” — Lan Yu, LANYU
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Jil Sander Navy spring portrays the fresh aristocratic look of a contemporary woman. Through fluid fabrics and light construction, the shapes fall into place on top of one another.” — Jil Sander Navy
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Unpredictability in Nature.” — Beaufille
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Energy Work.” — Assembly
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“GANSTA’S PARADISE” — Baja East
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Sharp” — Adam Lippes
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Stranded was a nightclub in Sydney in the Eighties. For me, it represented an escape from a sheltered suburb childhood, a place where creative people came together to express themselves. We were a bit isolated from fashion and music and the Eighties subcultures that were emerging elsewhere. So people interpreted them in their own way. We were bowerbirds — we couldn’t find the clothes that others could buy so we made things. We ripped up tutus, we stole dad’s shirts, we found old pieces of lace — we tied, we tattered, tangled and frayed. I have been influenced as much by the ideas behind what we wore as the feeling of time in my life and what it represented.” — Zimmermann
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Modernist Tropicalia” — Tosia
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Did I ever tell ya that this here jacket represents a symbol of my individuality, and my belief in personal freedom?” — Sailor Ripley, Wild at Heart, 1990. — Altuzarra
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“…Cats and dogs and a swimming pool and a Grecian goddess…need I say more…” — Thom Browne
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“A transcendent journey inspired by the surreal works of artist Wu Junyong.” — Tadashi Shoji
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Natural Saturation” — Tanya Taylor
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Spring was influenced by the classic silhouettes of iconic New York nightlife of the Seventies and Eighties.” — Michelle Aznavorian, Misha Collection
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Sun’s out, buns out” — Alexander Wang
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Modern Volume” — Tibi
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The World According to Heavenly Creatures” — Scotch & Soda
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“We bleed red, white and blue” — Veronica Beard
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This season draws inspiration from tailoring with a feminine edge, featuring structured silhouettes and intricate design details.” — Self-Portrait
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The inspiration for this collection was a satellite photo of the ‘Tribute in Light,’ which is the annual display of two beams of light illuminating the Manhattan skyline in remembrance of the September 11th attacks. The collection’s theme conveys the brand’s respect toward the heroes of the city and expresses a positive outlook for the city’s future. The color palette is greatly influenced by the color tone of the satellite photo, and the silhouette is evolved from the geometric structure of the buildings.” — Vivienne Hu
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Nothing more….Nothing less” — Prabal Gurung
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“And now that you don’t have to be perfect, you can be good.” — John Steinbeck. — Kimora Lee Simmons
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

If you wish to understand the Universe, think of energy, frequency and vibration. — Threeasfour
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“I have continued my exploration of art and geometry, and the contrast of boldness and softness.” — Jordana Warmflash, Novis
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Exploring sensuality and purity” — Milly
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Circus” – Kuho
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Transitional states of being.” — Jill Stuart
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The collection is inspired by my time at Halston in the Seventies, with bold hues and vibrant florals.” — Naeem Khan
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Culture shock and a play on tradition.” — Nicole Miller
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Inspired by 31 Women” — Jenny Packham
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Beach.City.Mountain.” — Kith
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The spring collection deconstructs classic silhouettes and then rebuilds them to gain new balance, fusing layers of slashed fabric with ornate embroidery and intricate hand-beadwork.” — Jonathan Simkhai
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“My spring collection is perfect for a getaway on the Isle of Capri. Vintage photos from the Sixties and Seventies inspired a cool, modern seaside collection fit for a world-traveled woman.” — Christian Siriano
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Khaki, oxford blue, navy, white and cream, fatigue and a bit of blush.” — Somsack Sikhounmuong, women’s designer, J. Crew
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Possibilities” — Deborah Lloyd, president and chief creative officer, Kate Spade New York
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Mary Alice Haney was inspired by artist James Turrell’s ‘Skyspaces’ series.” — Haney
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“WENCH.” — Hood by Air
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Spring looks at kinetic sculpture, the movement of air and light and textiles effected by movement.” — Dion Lee
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“The simplicity of graphic femininity.” — Banana Republic
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Inspired by Michelle Pfeiffer’s character in ‘Scarface’ in Miami’s Art Deco playground.” — Cushnie et Ochs
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“For spring, the collection is pure with crisp whites and clean lines. Inspired by the formality of uniforms and the charm they evoke, Ji explores different ways to extend shirting — more playful and clever, accented with grommets and thoughtfully placed silver brooches in the shape of pyramids and cubes, to connect mandarin collars or link cuffs together.” — Ji Oh
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Selective History” — CG
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Energized” — Jason Wu
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“For spring, Erin Fetherston celebrates 10 years of showing in NYFW with a celestial-inspired collection for the timeless romantic. Weaving together a sultry, moonlit tale, Fetherston works with ethereal fabrics like billowy gauze and metallic chiffons paired with buttery silks and crepe adorned with earthy embellishments like raw quartz crystal.” — Erin Fetherston
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Rock in the shoe” — A Détacher
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The collection is all about juxtaposition, highlighting the contradiction of Victorian romanticism with military structure and masculinity, as well as the idea of abbreviated versus oversized.” — Caroline Belhumeur, Club Monaco
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Dada is not art, it is antiart.” — Andrea Jiapei Li
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Spring is inspired by an amusement park where reality and fantasy coexist. The collection illustrates memories [Heejin Kim] has from this place, contrasted against her reinterpretation of the retro, preppy look of the Nineties. This line offers romantic, casual pieces with a large range of styles that span from day to night.” — Greedilous, Concept Korea
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Walking down the shores of Mykonos and Santorini, I was inspired by the spectrum of colors these coasts offer. The morning light reflects upon the ocean.…At sunset, these towns are filled with vibrant pinks and oranges. By nightfall, lights click on inside each home and paint a glow throughout the city. The collections encompass these magnificent colors you see day-to-night walking around these Grecian cities.” — Shoshanna Gruss, founder and creative director, Shoshanna
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Fluid.” — Noon by Noor
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“We want you to wear Maison the Faux not only on your skin but in your skin.” — Maison the Faux
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Southwestern vibes.” — Whit
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“With our roots in New York and our visions set on India, we are redefining the time line and geography of a collective artisanal energy.” — Maiyet
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Migration — journey of hope.” — Kobi Halperin
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Stay fluid.” — Collina Strada
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The charm of the unfamiliar.” — Cinq à Sept
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“No matter size, shape, color or age, every woman is beautiful.” — Tracy Reese
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Future neoclassicism.” — Öhlin/D
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“We are inspired by the that magical time between the late Eighties and early Nineties when everything seemed to be happening. The dual feminine ideals of Sinéad O’Connor and Sade. They epitomized the notion that integrity was the basis of true style.” — Louis Terline, Oak
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“New Romanticism.” — Rebecca Taylor
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Yohanix’s spring concept is about ‘defining one’s true self.’ The collection reflects the designer’s view of today’s society and his thoughts on a world that is full of pride and prejudice. Yohan expresses the frustration of people blinded by a misconception of being perfect and wanting to be accepted unconditionally — but rarely accepting others unconditionally — by stating, ‘Only G-d can Judge Me.’” — Yohanix, Concept Korea
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Twisted” — M. Patmos
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The spring collection, titled ‘7696 Karma,’ delivers the idea of ‘karma,’ that fate is decided on by the previous state of your existence, and ‘7696,’ which combines the childhood years of [designer Heejin Kim] and her parents. Through old-school hip-hop, and ‘retro vintage’ patterns inspired by East Asian culture, Kim combines futuristic synthetic material to interlock the time periods, portraying her story of ‘karma.'” — Kimmy J, Concept Korea
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The otherworldly thoughts, raw hems and easy sun-drenched shapes of an ethereal summer. ” — 5:31 Jerome
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“I’m inspired by inner strength and endurance: the most powerful force is the one you find within.” — founder and designer HH Princess Haya Al Munayes — Mulhier
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Nostalgia is imagined, with inherited pieces reinterpreted, evoking a sense of new remembrance.” — Moderne
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“A blend of geometric tailoring, modern silhouettes and sleek cut-outs, Kendall + Kylie draws inspiration from iconic cult films, including ‘Lost Boys,’ ‘Mad Max’ and a classic fairy tale with a twist, ‘Alice & Wonderhood.’ With our movie inspiration, we were able to have a lot of fun with the design details and add some edge to the overall vibe of the line.” — Kendall Jenner
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“En pointe with Douglas Sirk.” — Sachin + Babi
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Slim Keith.” — M. Martin
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Antonio Lago’s hues of blues.” — Jeffrey Dodd
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“My collection is inspired by the easy-going and carefree lifestyle of the 1970s California surf scene.” — Rebecca Minkoff
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Fresh escape from reality — a new chapter for Josie Natori….” — Josie Natori
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This season, I was thinking about how order, control and structure can create a sense of freedom and optimism; this led me to focus on graphic inspirations like the work of Esther Stocker.” — Charles Youssef
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This season was about heritage. Fabrics and textures that felt nostalgic but timeless. Classic florals, stripes and prints that have a subverted familiarity. I was thinking about family, the way clothing evolves over time and the idea of passing something on.” — Kaelen
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Unveil.” — Oday Shakar
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Contra-distinction.” — Marissa Webb
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“For Chromat’s spring Hyperwave collection, we were inspired by the strength and power of professional female athletes like Serena Williams and flyboard would champion Gemma Weston, who push both their bodies and their sport to the extreme.” — Becca McCharen, Chromat
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“We looked at Mimi Farina, Scandinavian folk and Seventies summer festivals.” — Orla Kiely
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“An exploration of volumes both soft and structured.” — Ulla Johnson
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“For Adeam spring, I was inspired by traditional Japanese calligraphy, ‘Shodo.'” — Adeam
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The sensations of the sea.” — Valentina Kova
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This season, we drew inspiration from artists such as the Quistrebert Brothers, Katharina Grosse and Carlos Cruz-Diez.” — PH5
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“After dusk, before dawn.” — Claudia Li
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Magical realism.” — Jade Lai, Creatures of Comfort
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Timeless elegance and pioneering will.” — Alejandra Alonso Rojas
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Fold. Unfold. Stack. Unstack.” — Phelan
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“My inspiration for spring is New York — Tel Aviv. Relaxed, minimal and effortless — expect lots of bleached white shirts, blues and dresses mixed with beach-washed denim and light outerwear.” — Nili Lotan
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Inspired by images of Talitha Getty in Morocco and the wanderlust that evokes.” — Rachel Zoe
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Haute Havana.” — Trina Turk
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“This collection coincides with the 15th anniversary of Rachel Comey, so in a way the collection is celebrating our customers and all we’ve learned from them over the years. One surprise for us was how often we found our customer getting married in our pieces, that weren’t designed as bridal. So, for spring we created a group of pieces dedicated to the R.C. bride.” — Rachel Comey
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Wadi rum.” — Nicholas K
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“This summer is a palate-cleanser. Inspired by the artwork of Eric Zener, it is about refreshing your mind, body and soul. The clothes are a reflection of this mind-set. We are experimenting with bright colors reminiscent of the Amalfi Coast as well as polka-dot prints and gold shimmer. Our woman is bold and carefree this summer; resolute to refresh her entire wardrobe.” — Sylvie Millstein, Hellessy
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“To create our world…” — Visvim
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Inspired by the Seventies: glamour and femininity highlighted with rich colors and movement.” — Son Jung Wan
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Iridescent light.” — Delpozo
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Today’s modern woman is a true world voyager, whether she is near her home or 1,000 miles away…every day is a true adventure.” — Dennis Basso
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Inspired by the women muses of La Belle Époque, a pre-war, Parisian era characterized by flourishing art and literature, optimism, prosperity and technological and cultural innovations [and] the many unnamed muses who inspired the arts and culture during this prolific era.” — Bibhu Mohapatra
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Just when we thought we couldn’t take the more-is-more aesthetic any further, we surprised even ourselves — Love you all!” — Libertine
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“#currentmood” — Narciso Rodriguez
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The collection is a nostalgic reflection of the last 20 years. I incorporated favorites while celebrating the modern woman.” — Monique Lhuillier
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“It’s always an attempt to preserve memories. From my sister, an undeveloped roll of film, a mix tape and a lightbulb are cast into white silicone. The memories become memorials. The photograph is an attempt to slow down time, make the past and present one.” — Gabriela Hearst
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“I was inspired by nature and shadow, the experience of spring in an urban environment.” — J.Mendel
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The multicolor world of David Hockney.” — Boss
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“An avant-garde collection inspired by a journey of self discovery through an unraveled mind.” — Julissa Arrington, The Art Institutes
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The mystical strength of women.” — Alice + Olivia
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Spring exudes an entertaining lifestyle and all that entails: pieces that seamlessly take you from day to dinner.” — Lela Rose
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“I loved the handcrafted American folk art in a recent exhibit: ‘Mystery and Benevolence: Masonic and Odd Fellows Folk Art from the Kendra and Allan Daniel Collection,’ at the American Folk Art Museum.” — Anna Sui
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Shutters…” — Yeohlee
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Travis Bickle state of mind.” — Monse
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“Modern American sportswear.” — UAS Collection 01 from Under Armour and Tim Coppens
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Elevation.” — Francesca Liberatore
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Ancient & Modern.” — Oscar de la Renta
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This collection is inspired by a fashion-driven woman wearing runway garments in her own unique streetwear style while traveling across the country. It’s modern sportswear that’s easy and wearable, but elevated by unexpected mixes of fabrics, prints and design details.” — Melody Hernandez, The Art Institutes
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Play on texture.” — Zac Posen
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This collection is inspired by the woman of New York City. It’s a denim patchwork sportswear line that’s equal parts street and uptown, that’s quintessentially New York through and through.” — Adrian Escoto, The Art Institutes
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The lifestyle of scholars — and their high regard for knowledge and virtue.” — Lie Sangbong
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Perfectly Parisien.” — Zang Toi
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“A digital cloud-scape print combined with summery, feminine shapes and colors are [merged] with the collection’s mainstay free-flowing silhouettes that are the drivers of every season. ” — Berenik
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“The mythical world of Lori Field’s paintings.” — Nanette Lepore
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“East Coast/West Coast.” — Tory Burch
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“A collection thought in the invisible narrative we are facing with technology and electronic devices, helping us block radiation from our bodies by using Electromagnetic Field Shielding (Anti-radiation) fabrics.” — Mimmy Begazo, The Art Institutes
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Edgar Degas and his magnificent ballerina paintings inspired this collection of eveningwear that is edgy and androgynous, yet soft and feminine.” — René Mejia, The Art Institutes
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“The sea represents the myriad moods, feelings and aesthetics that inspired the collection Siren’s Song design, color palette and overall feel.” — Ane Amour
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Waves, rebirth and clarity.” — Jasmine Chong
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Textures from nature.” — Mimi Wong, Minan Wong
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Straight from Carnaby Street in London circa 1960 with a funky nod to Mr. Austin Powers himself….Groovy, baby!” — Bianca Zidik, The Art Institutes
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“I was looking at the painting of Cy Twombly and Madonna’s 1992 sex book, which evolved into the story of a woman’s sexual exploration: the idea of elegant bondage.” — Jonathan Cohen
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

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“Dark Corner of My Heart.” — LRS
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“You’re Just A Toy.” — Namilia
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Innocent glamour.” — BY.Bonnie Young
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Santorini by Jody Bell encapsulates the beauty and color of the Greek island paradise in a very feminine and sensuous collection.” — Jody Bell
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“A collection that draws inspiration from the Tibetan culture created to tell a story of Tibetan women and their coming of age. Through extensive research of indigenous textiles of the region, traditional Tibetan garb and ceremonial marriage rituals, comes the development of a lush evening collection. Displaying sensual floral prints with bold lines, embroidered silk flowers and elegantly full silhouettes…a passionate color palette with accents of crimson red and royal blues combine to compost a captivating vision of wearable elegance.” — Jeffrey Taylor, Savannah College of Art and Design, Supima Design Competition
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Arrow leads rules.” — Lu Yang
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The cultural richness and diversity of Spanish art inspired this bridal collection.” — Maria D’Ocon, The Art Institutes
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New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The inspiration comes from the Royal Poinciana Tree, also known as Flamboyant or Flame. It’s scientific name Delonix regia, with regia meaning regal, royal or magnificent, perfectly describes the poinciana. With bright splashes of orange-red flowers, the tree is decorated in summer and warmth of the Cayman Islands where Olivia calls home.” — Olivia B
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Moulded, clay-like pieces in dusty blues and saffron yellows.” — Radhika Hernandez, Lois London
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New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Inspired by the black, white and gray of a cosmopolis, frosty, strong, filled with detail and charm.” — Syu Syu Han
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“New York City” — Jeremy Scott
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Live like your own Queen.” — Nikistavia
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This collection is about the juxtaposition of intersecting lines and organic flowers. Each technique used embodies a form of forced perspective to draw the eye around the garment, and the collection as a whole, and manipulate the viewer to believe there are different tones and depths to each piece that may or may not be there. With the use of origami flowers, geometric lines and embroidery, this collection will create a cohesive but interesting combination of classic eveningwear and modern techniques.” — Kara Kroeger, Kent State University, Supima Design Competition
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Let’s punk the empire!” — Just In Case
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This season, we languish on the sand in silk and blow in the breeze of salt air.” — Acid NYC
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Edelweiss — small and white; clean and bright.” — Cashmere Song
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This season Hunte was inspired by Ancient Chinese and downtown New York athletic street cool with a modern twist. Staying true to his equipoise of feminine and masculine
silhouettes, Hunte reinforced his signature shawls by using colorblocking in mixed denim with Chinese Brocade collar. Powerful statement outerwear that is transformable and transitional is introduced in denim and crepe fabrics for a futuristic and arty vibe. Flirtatious factors such as deep V and cutout dresses, high slit pants, bustier tops and
knotted exaggerated sleeves are united with the outerwear to represent the essential DNA of Romeo Hunte’s sophisticated, street chic woman.” — Romeo Hunte
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Vibrant colors served as the background for a vibrant historical inspiration this season.” — Rohitava Banerjee
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“I was inspired by today’s new cool girl who wants to dress up and has the means to approach formality, but has few options that appeal to her. I used my specialty in men’s wear tailoring to conjure a romantic yet nonchalant vibe of the new commanding woman who’s always looking for the next party. Her counterpart guy might mean business and know what he’s doing, but she calls the shots.” — Jacob Blau, Rhode Island School of Design, Supima Design Competition
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Cold hives is an allergic reaction to coldness and wind. My inspiration came from this allergy that I suffered when I was 11 years old. I want to create a collection of eveningwear illustrating the experience, desire and adaptation during those two years. Using hats and the concept of protection to create silhouettes combined with textiles inspired by the skin during the reaction.” — Jacqueline Chen, Parsons School of Design, Supima Design Competition
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The song ‘Take Five’ is syncopated jazz music. Syncopation is a disturbance or interruption of the regular flow of rhythm. These uneven beats give the music a different feel from standard jazz music.” — Jiyeon Lee, Fashion Institute of Technology, Supima Design Competition
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Midnight at the Victorian rodeo.” — 3.1 Phillip Lim
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Always follow the white rabbit.” — Runa Ray
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Acid Dye.” — RVN
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Holiday flavour.” — Felipe Oliveira Baptista, Lacoste
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“My Supima capsule collection is called The Aureate, meaning: gilded in gold. It showcases the angel transforming from illusion into flesh. Pulling a lot of inspiration from the aging angel statues in cemeteries — as they patina and are aged with moss covering, these colors and textures are particularly inspiring. These statues represent to me, an angel that has fallen to earth.” — Duston Jasso, Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, Supima Design Competition.
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Woman as predator. ” — Area NYC
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“The Journey is the thing…by Homer.” — Morgane Le Fay
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“This season, as in most of my collections, I was inspired by utilitarian details and technical fabrics contrasted with minimal shapes and negative space. In particular for spring, I am interested in using some elements of rock climbing and was very inspired by the juxtaposition of the colorful, technical gear against the rugged natural landscape.” — Nomia
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“My collection was inspired by the simplicity of mushrooms and how these seemingly ordinary beings can juxtapose themselves within their own architecture.” — Stephanie Rad
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“For spring, unisex designer Telfar continues to refine and expand his core practice of taking what is most utterly normal in American style, and doubling down on it: deconstructing its form, reimagining its function, and projecting it into the future. Telfar swears allegiance to no niche consumer typology. In the words of the line’s slogan: ‘It’s not for you, it’s for everyone.’” — Telfar
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Modern architectural lines create a bold, independent, adventurous, timeless inspiration.” — Samantha Leibowitz
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

Image Credit: Daniel Regan

“The uniforms of the loners, the somebodies, the shy and secretly talented.” — Band of Outsiders
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Powerful romance.” — Michael Kors
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

“Wanderlust Persona, moreover the way in which an escape from everyday life changes one’s character.” — Haus Alkire
New York Fashion Week Spring 2017 Designer Inspirations

Image Credit: Original Sketch by Sally LaPointe

“This season is the story of a broken heart, inspired by the Johnny Cash song. Like him,
I wanted to find the strength in the vulnerability that comes with a broken heart.
The process of overcoming it.” – Sally LaPointe