NYFW Winter '24 - Day1 - Illustrated Runway Report

There’s always an extra something special in the air in NYC during fashion week.

New York Fashion Week February 2024 kicked off with beautiful weather, comparable to a mid-spring day. (Though a few days later into the shows NY saw snow.) I attended the Global Fashion Collective Showcase’s Day 1 Show 1 inside the Chelsea Industrial building, which is located just a few avenues west of The Fashion Institute of Technology, and a few blocks up from the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Chelsea.

The design showcase included the Fall/Winter ‘24 Collections for 4 different exciting brands: Get Some Sleep, Fair Enough, Unusual, and Stef Mouchie.

You can check out some runway photos, clips, and of course my illustrations from those collections below!

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Get Some Sleep

The show opened with a tiered skirt and oversized jacket look that featured a graphic of the planet earth, reminding us of our commonality. The typography laden styles that followed each carried messages that spoke with the mood of our times. Blues, reds, greens, yellows, and oranges were mixed among the greys in this very wearble streetwear collection.

Get Some Sleep - Brand Website

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Fair Enough

The intricately constructed pieces in this collection reimagined the the traditional human form and transformed it with unconventional shapes and fabrics. Neutrals and bold primary colors came together in harmony in this thought invoking presentation.

Fair Enough - Brand Website

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Unusual

This menswear collection is one you need to see in person to appreciate all of the different textures and depths of each of the fabrics used. Bright greens, oranges, and blues lifted the neutrals tones the accompanied, and the looks had the perfect balance of wearability and creativity.

Unusual - Brand Instagram

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Stef Mouchie

Shimmering wovens in both prints and solids flowed like water as the models glided down the runway in soft pinks, cream, and black. This soft and structured collection had duality, each look equally perfect for dashing around the city, or dressing for the office.

Stefmouchie - Brand Website

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Deanna Kei is a New York based live event illustrator who turns guests into fun fashion illustrations at special events. She’s available to book for both live and virtual events, and for custom illustration projects *Contact deannakei@gmail.com

NYFW: The spring collections were a rainbow! ~ An Illustrated runway report

September NYFW was more exclusive than ever. As many designers returned to in person presentations, space was limited and guest lists were kept minimal. The spring shows were sprinkled throughout the city at various and unexpected locations instead of the usual show venues. Designers set their stages in parks and rooftops around Manhattan, one of the most unique venue choices being Chelsea Pier’s outdoor skate park.

The Spring collections were a rainbow of fluttering fabrics, elevated textures, and bold and layered silhouettes. The creative locations and vivacious collections mirrored the vibe of a city waking up after a long slumber.

I chose 8 of my favorite colored looks from the runway and turned them into illustrations. Check them out below!

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1. Blue & Lemon Yellow - Leanne Marshall

Leanne Marshall showed a beautiful collection of flowing gowns. The light and airy fabrics blossomed down the runway in combination of colors reminiscent of a flower garden.

2. Mulberry - Leanne Marshall

Tucks, fluting and layering brought volume to the soft, opaque fabrics. Full sleeves had a shawl-like effect, as long hem trains disappeared neatly into defined waists.

Leanne Marshall Runway Collection, SS22

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3. Olive Green - Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson’s SS22 collection stayed true to the brand and was full of asymmetric tiers and ruffles. Sleeves were full and voluminous, and woven skirts fell in layers: a perfect balance of structure and flow.

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4. Yellow & Black - Christian Siriano

The Christian Siriano collection boasted bold solids and strong silhouettes. Models dressed in structured woven suitings walked beside those in sheer lace gowns. Dramatic sleeves and full skirts sparkled in metallics, yellows, and greens.

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5. Purple - Chaance

Chaance’s collection put a fresh street spin on performance wear. Abstract prints, denims, and loose fitting silhouettes mixed in with athletic looks. The line included both menswear and womenswear.

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6. Orange - The Fifth Season

The Fifth Season’s looks were clean and elegant. The spring collection was laden with beautifully constructed blazers and day dresses to take you from the street to the office.

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7. Black - Kaven Liu DIMOR

Kaven Liu DIMOR’s soft dresses shimmered on the runway as the stage lights accented the carefully tailored details on each. Ruching, and precise seaming gave dimension to the light fabrics.

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8. Bonus: Menswear FW22 - Khaki & Black - Veuxstanio Vallano

Veuxstanio Vallano, an Italian menswear label showed their Fall/Winter 22 line during September NYFW. Geometric prints in bold contrast colors danced across puffer coats and oversized scarves. Models walked barefoot in denim with straight, bell, and skinny hems. Leathers and logos emphasized the cool vibe of the line.

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Did you have a favorite look or show from SS22? Comment below!

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Deanna Kei is a NY Fashion and Beauty Illustrator. She works with brands to create unique and engaging content featuring their products and collections. She also sketches at live fashion and private events and activations. To commission illustrations for your brand please write to deannakei@gmail.com

6 of Cruella's Fiercest looks - Illustrated

The latest Disney release, Cruella, brings fashion to the forefront in a captivating story of betrayal, revenge, and killer style. Cruella’s story is masterfully set on the streets of 1970’s London, and draws inspiration from the UK Punk scene and the styling of designers such as Vivienne Westwood and Alexander McQueen. Emma Stone as Cruella is outfitted by costume designer Jenny Beaven.

I turned 6 of my favorite looks from the feature into Fashion Illustrations. To see all 6, read below! ~ and if you haven’t gotten a chance to see the film yet, don’t worry, this post doesn’t include ending spoilers.

1. This textured black power suit is one of the first outfits Cruella steps out in.

It’s the start of her stylistic transition.

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2. This fiery red gown is a show stopper.

Cruella undergoes a theatrical transformation which commands all eyes on her. She’s masked, mysterious, and captivates the crowd. Even the Baroness wants to know more.

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3. The film develops into a fashion war between two skilled designers.

This military inspired look is Cruella’s outfit of choice when she takes a bold stand, quite literally, and steals the spotlight, winning the battle.

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4. Cruella crashes an event on her motorcycle, dressed in a sculpted biker jacket with glittering gold pants.

The white lettering on her face reads ‘the future’, a bold declaration and an act of defiance.

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5.The iconic spotted coat is totally remade a new, with a shawl collar and an asymmetrical color blocked silhouette.

This significant look leaves the Baroness furious. Sometimes fashion speaks louder than words.

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6. Cruella wears her signature colors again in one of her final outfits.

The contrasting color and mixed fabrics come together into one complete look, just as Cruella herself is made up of two contrasting personalities.

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Cruella’s unique wardrobe acts to solidify her character. Jenny Beaven, the costume designer stuck to a tight color pallet of black and white, with the occasional burst of reds, golds, and grays while dressing the her. Each outfit corresponds to an important scene in the film. A film where the fashion is built in to the story-line: it’s no wonder everyone is talking about it!

Which outfit is your favorite? Leave a comment and let me know!

BONUS: Which of Cruella’s Looks are you? Take the Quiz to find out!

Deanna Kei is a NY based Fashion and Beauty Illustrator. She works with brands to create unique and engaging content featuring their products and collections. To commission illustrations for your brand please write to deannakei@gmail.com