The Best Of The Fall/Winter 2023 Collections

From Dion Lee to Christian Siriano, discover the big trends that made a splash at fashion week 2023.

New York Fashion Week swept through its showcase of designers’ Fall/Winter 2023 collections marked by monumental moments or dramatic statements. After having spent men’s week invading Milan and Paris, quickly followed by Haute Couture Week, the fashion capitals have once again been populated with style. With six days of Fall-Winter 2023 runway shows from brands such as Rodarte, Prabal Gurung, Tory Burch and Dion Lee, designers have proven to be the best when it comes to the collections that are coming on strong this season. Not to mention those coming up in fashion capitals like Milan, Paris and London.

With Rodarte opening the calendar and the return of Thom Browne, more than 74 shows filled the fashion city stages with fashion, art and creativity. Dion Lee, known for his contemporary designs and sculptural approach to womenswear, delved into the theme of “second skin” with a lineup, highlighting the interplay between bold sexuality and sensuality. In addition, Rodarte officially kicked things off with a magical ode to gothic fairies, bringing gothic and dark opulence and glamour to the Big Apple with a glittering show that transported the audience to a majestic Celtic fairytale land with a dark twist. Without any doubt, New York Fashion Week is back and better than ever!

Check out the best Fall/Winter 2023 collections below.

DION LEE

Dion Lee’s Fall-Winter 2023 collection was all about high-end party pieces. For the season, the brand showcased an incredible collection, embracing the club scene once again, with top-to-toe sequins, sheer pieces, and plenty of clingy dresses. Entitled “Second Skin”, the designer also referenced literal interpretations of snakeskin, shedding and scales on his designs, as seen in leather jackets, skirts, and trousers.

CHRISTIAN SIRIANO

For this Fall-Winter 2023 season, Christian Siriano took Audrey Hepburn as his inspiring muse for his latest collection.  The creative designer showcased an entire collection paying homage to the lady’s style and glamour that characterises the multifaceted actress and model. Throughout the collection, we could see Chic Little Black Dresses, statement hats, floral motifs, tulle gowns, and statement prints.

TORY BURCH

Tory Burch’s latest Fall-Winter 2023 collection was all about embracing imperfections and breaking traditional stereotypes of feminine beauty. The creative designer mixed strong outerwear and tailoring with lingerie and feminine knits. “I’m fascinated about how women today have been liberated from a preconceived concept of beauty,” the designer said during a preview. During the runway show, we could see models wearing oversized suiting with padding, dresses with lapels, slouchy sweaters, oversized trousers, and more.

LAQUAN SMITH

The most awaited fashion show, the LaQuan Smith, took place this year during New York Fashion Week, showcasing a sexy, sultry and incredible collection. Sheer everything was the key inspiration for the label. We could see models walking on the runway and wearing sheer dresses, dramatic cut-outs, latex and catsuits. “This collection has a little bit more of an elevated sophistication,” Smith said at a preview at his Long Island City studio. “The LaQuan Smith woman is growing, and she’s incorporating these sexy elements she finds here in all aspects of her life,” he added.

RODARTE

Fashion label Rodarte unveiled its latest Fall-Winter 2023 collection during New York Fashion Week. Dark romance and the gothic eveningwear were the key inspirations for the brand, nodding to the hype surrounding Netflix’s latest hit, Wednesday. The brand showcased long black gowns with exaggerated sleeves, black veils, ballgowns, gothic make-up, caped dresses, and more.