Maisie Wilen Showcase Fall/Winter Collection at NYFW

Maisie Wilen Showcase Fall/Winter Collection at NYFW

Maisie Wilen held her fourth showcase for New York Fashion Week virtually on Feb. 15, 2021, much like many other designers. Separated into three parts, Wilen showcased her fall/winter collection with a play on loungewear and formalwear combined together for a unique show.

The catwalk was a pond-like room where models strutted across, splashing as they walked. Transitioning from part to part, you can hear a raindrop sound to send you into the next array of looks. The audience was a background noise of chatter and commotion, bringing the virtual audience a sense of normality.

Maisie Wilen Part One: High-Tech Comfort Elegance

Wilen told VOGUE Runway that this collection focused on “outfits that can convert between quarantine and post-quarantine life.” The opening piece combined aspects of comfort, elegance and high-fashion. The beginning looks reflected muted greens and blues, giving elegance to each look.

If you closely view the patterns, psychedelic and geometric shapes fill some of the garments. A majority of the line reflects the 80s in a sense of the colors and the material of the clothes.

Maisie Wilen Part Two: Groovy Purples

Transitioning from the first part of the show, Wilen’s pieces quickly turned a page. From blues and techno print, the outfits morphed into velvety, purple pieces with elements of the 80s. The beginning piece started with a patterned oversized blazer with a groovy print, a reflection of the past. Trends show funky patterns and textured materials like silk and velvet becoming popular for fall/winter of 2021.

Maisie Wilen Part 3: Finale

The ending to any fashion show must bring a bang, Wilen brought the flame. With the final raindrop of the show, the ensembles shifted yet again into a new color palette. The show ended with vibrant pinks, oranges and even more unique, trendy patterns. Furthering Wilen’s vision of mending high-fashion with business and comfort. Blazers mixed with sweatsuits, the finale focused on beautiful colors of the spring, muted for fall and winter. Ending the show, the final piece was a blazer-skirt set with orange, pink and white highlights.

The final walk closed out the show this year. Although through a virtual platform, Wilen was able to showcase her fall/winter collection through the reflection of the wet catwalk.