Yuna Yang autumn/winter 2016 collection catwalk show | NYFW

Yuna Yang is the undeniable Goldilocks of New York Fashion Week. Consistently pairing modern prints with classic silhouettes, chic embellishments with kitschy accessories, Yang has a knack for finding that “just right” sweet spot with her designs.

True to form, the South Korean designer presented a playful yet glamorous autumn/winter 2016 collection at the 3 West Club in midtown. Entitled No Borders, the collection had a pertinent social consciousness, with Yang’s Cold War heritage and passion for peace emphasised through deconstructed military uniforms in many of the pieces.

Specific looks included a gold embroidered military jacket paired with mustard pants, and wide military shirts with sheer silk panels. Yang loosely continued the popular seventies trend, with several instances of flared pants, and a plush velvet cape coupled with an organza panel skirt. A “No Borders” wool print suit garnered particular attention, with its combination of slim-fit and broad shoulders. But a brash bomber jacket dress was easily the standout piece of the collection – paired with a peacock necklace, it encompassed the surprising juxtapositions that are the hallmarks of Yang’s inventive style. 

Aisha Josiah
Photos: Bogdan Seredyak