New York Fashion Week: Michael Kors brings back 1960s charm
At New York Fashion Week, Michael Kors presented a collection channeling the spirit of the 1960s, staged in MoMA's Sculpture Garden with Nico's "Sunday Morning" playing over the audience.
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At this season's New York Fashion Week, designer Michael Kors presented a collection that evoked the spirit of the 1960s. The show carried a mood described as slightly rebellious yet distinctly stylish, closely tied to the identity of New York itself.
An unusual setting
The presentation took place in the Sculpture Garden of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), one of the city's cultural landmarks. Choosing this location added an artistic and visually striking backdrop that complemented the overall aesthetic of the collection.
Music as part of the experience
Music played a significant role in shaping the show's atmosphere: Nico's velvety voice performing "Sunday Morning" played over the heads of the audience. The track, closely associated with the New York art and music scene of the 1960s, created a direct thematic link to the collection's inspiration and reinforced the retro mood Kors chose for the season.
The show forms part of the broader New York Fashion Week program, where designers each season present their vision, blending visual art, music and fashion into a single experience.
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