Mercedes Benz Fashion Week kicked off with Nicholas K’s Spring/Summer 2013 Collection at Lincoln Center. The New York City based sibling designer duo were inspired by the 70’s Sci-fi film, Soylent Green, which predicted a dystopian future for New York in 2022. “It had this futuristic, nomad feeling that was interesting for us since we’re really organic in our lifestyle,” Nicholas Kunz told ELLE. “It talks about how there are all these technological advances, but people are reverting back to pureness and a minimalistic life.”
DL1961 presented their S/S 2013 runway show at Pier 57 in New York on Sept 5. The location was perfect for the urban inspired collection, with views of the Hudson River. “This season DL1961 honors New York city’s rich heritage and gritty aesthetic by honing in on the effortlessly chic and glamorous, lifestyle New Yorkers are known for,” says Sarah Ahmed, DL1961 Creative Director.