Nyla Stanford

New York

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Articles

Encompassing Black and Brown Creatives at Be You Fest — 1202

1 month ago | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

The system, in turn, offers a vetted marketplace for collaboration and mentorship. The best part of all? Eres is homegrown in the Bronx. The authenticity of reclaiming sacred BIPOC spaces, especially during the tide of NYC’s gentrifying real estate changes, is a reminder of the beauty in our backyard. Eres seamlessly supplied the community backbone in all workshops, performances, and panels by enlisting actual voices of the Bronx.
6 Black Designers to Support Beyond NYFW FW25 — 1202

Feb 17, 2025 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Christopher John Rogers is a color theorist in the body of a fashion designer. While his last three shows had an overwhelming sense of white, Rodger’s heart always returns to the opulent world of color. This could be attributed to his upbringing in Baton Rouge and his grandmother’s monochromatic looks. However, this season relinquished some brighter colors and opted for deeper hues to incorporate a sophisticated take on the polished tailor.
Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection Review — 1202

Nov 18, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Walking through the curved hallway, you’re met with a statuesque Black and white photo. One man, stripped to his chest covered in bees, nearly feeling the prickly skin buzzing around his neck and nape. The eyes from the photograph watch you, shifting uncomfortably to the sensation hovering in the air. That is the first moment of Fragile Beauty, an exhibition of Sir Elton John and David Furnish's photography collection of world-renowned faces and artists.
Becoming Inhuman with America Universo SS25 — 1202

Sep 12, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

What's more delicious than a line of chic New Yorkers decked in custom Dior? Avant-garde cutouts and the most envious leather boots decorate the outside, waiting to get in. Clearly, the guests were taking note of the invitation: a distressed leather patch, emulating human skin, stated America Universo. There is a surreal feeling as party guests file into the all-white venue. America Universo creates a world of troubling chaos that leaves everyone wanting more. What could this night hold?
5000 SS25 is for the Rebellious Punks — 1202

Sep 12, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Looking into models' eyes, distressed black eyeshadow melts to the peeks of cheeks. For Spring/Summer 2025, California-based brand 5000 came ragged and desolate; the models sank it into the make-up to highlight the stark tailoring of the clothes. In contrast to the bright and sunny day with ravishing greenery decorating the scene (some models carrying bleak white umbrellas), we are transported to a place of seldom return.
Saving the Earth with Caroline Zimbalist SS25 — 1202

Sep 11, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Sustainability has found a new face, and it’s Caroline Zimbalist. When entering Zimbalist’s makeshift forest, you’re pulled in through vibrant colors intermingling with tussled tulle. The swirling plaster tops drape over navels, weaving through the tulle to find a home above the sweeping ground. The effervescent colors are reminiscent of the unusual beauty of nature. Don’t think of trees or prancing leaves but beneath the dirt. Envision glimmering fossils or futuristic forest floor finds.
Allina Liu’s SS25 Nod to Paganism and Midsommar — 1202

Sep 10, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

The ethereal music radiates off the walls, encapsulating you as you first enter. Stained glass peeks small, colored sunshine over the pillars guests are lounging on. Everyone seems aligned with the characteristics spelled out in the immersive presentation: deceptive innocence with bow-driven outfits, poignant iteration of chic denim, and witchy inspiration leather. The attendance is distinctly female, aligning with the divine feminine approach Allina Liu constantly honors in her work.
Lithuanian Folklore in Aistė Hong SS25 — 1202

Sep 9, 2024 | 1202magazine.com | Nyla Stanford

Aistė Hong’s Spring/Summer 2025 collection is set around decadence, a nod to the future collection. Rows of white cotton chairs with golden legs line a narrow runway. Glasses of champagne litter the mantles and talking tables toward the back. Marble fireplaces and pillars with gold crown molding punctuate the room, an eye-watching fantasy of detail. Before the models take charge, the guests swarm around to get their last photos under the giant gleaming chandeliers.
New York Fashion Week: 10 Designers To Watch In The SS25 Shows

Sep 4, 2024 | service95.com | Nyla Stanford |Katie Teehan

Diotima New York, Fashion, List | By Fashion month kicks off this week in New York, with dozens of brands – from established labels to up-and-coming designers – showing across the city. Here, we round up some of the most exciting ones to watch. Who Decides War1. Who Decides War – Design duo Ev Bravado and Téla D’Amore founded Who Decides War in 2018, and have consistently used their creations to tell stories of the Black American experience.
This trans drag ball superstar revolutionized queer fashion. She also hid a body in her closet.

Mar 21, 2024 | lgbtqnation.com | Nyla Stanford

The adornment of the body is a deeply personal act. When considering how you present yourself to the world, you must choose to be yourself or someone else. This conundrum is what gave rise to Dorian Corey, a Black trans drag performer and fashion designer who revolutionized women’s wear. Blackness, queerness, and womanhood have an exceptional talent for prevailing within the frailest of circumstances, and that’s true in the fashion world as well.