A personal call of empowerment was also core to the evening. The label’s namesake founder flitted about, explaining to friends old and new how the brand started in the pandemic as a way to support women in Mexico: local female artisans make each garment by hand at their homes. “All of our pieces are made with so much soul and love, so to feel that tonight—and with everyone gathered together in this room—means the world,” Sloan told Vogue. With petite macrame pouches carrying shells and spirits soaring high, it was a perfect, purpose-driven kick-off to New York Fashion Week. —Gaby Keiderling
eBay and CFDA Toast American Fashion
New York Fashion Week’s opening bell was still ringing on Wednesday evening when eBay and the CFDA turned back the clock with Endless Runway: The Archive—a one-night-only retrospective celebrating the designers, garments, and moments that have shaped American style.
Curated by Carlos Nazario, the exhibit brought together more than 150 rare and covetable pieces. Standout selects included a vintage Bob Mackie gown worn by Miley Cyrus on The Voice in 2017, a Marc Jacobs Fall 2001 dress infamously seen on Winona Ryder during her shoplifting trial, a Tom Ford for Gucci Spring 1996 mini, and a reimagined Michael Kors Collection slip dress.
At the center of the evening was a fun-filled eBay Live auction hosted by Jenna Lyons, brimming with items from Anna Sui, Donna Karan, Halston, Isaac Mizrahi, Ralph Lauren, Todd Oldham, and Virgil Abloh, plucked from the website. There was also contributions from the archives of Calvin Klein Collection, DVF, Jason Wu, Proenza Schouler, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, and Willy Chavarria, ensuring that no shortage of fashion history relics were flashing by. (Going once, going twice….!) All proceeds from the night went to the CFDA. —Freya Drohan
