To close out my first day of NYFW I attended the 11 Honore show at Spring Restaurant and lounge. The designer presented an amazing lineup of everyday staples for women of all sizes. The runway stretched throughout the whole restaurant and guests enjoyed complimentary rose as everyone mingled waiting for the show to begin. The collection featured bold and bright colors that emerged as a trend for this Fall during Fashion week. There were hot pinks, greens. electric blues and more.
The clothing style reflected everyday wear as well as a few evening wear pieces. Silky button up shirts, pencil skirts, and pantsuits were the main staples. These pieces were particularly interesting as they were made specifically for women with different body types and the models in the show represented all sizes and shapes. It was a refreshing showing of diversity from an up and coming NYFW designer Danielle WIllimas Eke. While in recent years we have seen more variety in runway shows from some fashion designers the standard show especially during official fashion weeks remains lacking in diverse body types. It was great to see fitted clothing and button up shirts made for plus sizes as the clothing was made to fit rather than being a scaled copy of a design made for petite body types. The different tailoring and styling elevated the looks and showcased classic silhouettes.
According to the press release , "11 Honoré is a multi-brand ecommerce destination for fashion that fits. 11 Honoré Collection’s on-trend styling and approachable price point ensures that the entire plus community has access to off-the-moment fashion. This is designer Danielle Williams Eke’s second collection with the brand. 11 Honoré and Afterpay’s partnership is built on the notion of accessibility and democratizing fashion. With a mission to unlock access to NYFW for consumers across the country, Afterpay has partnered with 11 Honoré to debut its first-ever "see now, buy now, pay in four" show during NYFW. This is a "first" for the inclusive plus-size designer, who will be giving shoppers across the U.S. a front row seat from the comfort of their own home, with the opportunity to buy items directly from the runway and pay for them over time using their own money."
“In the last five years 11 Honore has brought the plus size fashion community so far, and there is much work to be done to make fashion more inclusive, and tonight was another great step,” 11 Honoré Founder Patrick Herning said. “I’m grateful to IMG and Afterpay for allowing us the opportunity to once again be front and center at NYFW, leading the conversation for inclusivity on the runway.” “Working in plus size fashion for many years, customers consistently ask for the same thing: to be included in the global fashion conversation. I’m honored to be a part of pushing the conversation forward. This collection is a celebration of the plus community that I’ve had the privilege to be a part of, but also, a declaration to the fashion industry that this customer is here to stay!” said Eke.
After the show Eke came out to celebrate a successful night and mingle with guests. She described her collection saying, "Travel has been a huge inspiration to me as a designer. I love seeing style within different cities and cultures and I love applying that to my design process." The audience applauded with enthusiasm and everyone had a great time enjoying the evening.
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