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“Pop Couture” Redefines Fashion during NYFW: A Bold Fusion of Anime, Pop Culture, and High Fashion

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2 years ago

January 22, 2025

Jan. 22, 2025 (New York)— Pop Couture is set to redefine the runway during New York Fashion Week with a runway show and post runway show event on Friday, February 7, 2025, presented by Studio|Couture and Plus Ultra Entertainment. This groundbreaking show spotlights the transformative influence of anime, Japanese craftsmanship, and pop culture on modern fashion, featuring visionary designers who are reshaping the industry with bold, innovative designs.

Pop Couture is a fashion revolution, blending pop culture’s bold artistry with high-fashion craftsmanship to redefine the runway. With Millennials and Gen-Z leading the charge, this event celebrates the storytelling and individuality shaping the future of media, retail, and style. More than a show, Pop Couture is a cultural and economic statement unveiling what’s next in fashion and beyond.

Meet the Designers Who Are Changing the Game

Frank Huynh | Lê Tâm (He/Him): Frank is the mastermind behind Lê Tâm, where heritage meets avant-garde fashion. Drawing deeply from his Vietnamese roots, Frank’s designs are a stunning collision of tradition and modernity, exuding elegance and artistry. Known for his meticulous attention to detail and storytelling through fabric, Frank’s creations have captivated audiences in prestigious arenas such as the Smithsonian’s Arts and Industries Building and DC Fashion Week, making him one of the most exciting designers to watch this year.

KingKitsu (He/Him): KingKitsu is rewriting the rules of fashion with their transformative, statement-making designs. Known for their daring blend of regal and rebellious styles, KingKitsu creates bold looks that embrace individuality and celebrate self-expression. Their work is a perfect balance of theatrical artistry and wearable luxury, captivating audiences with every collection.

Dykemint (They/Them/He/Her): Dykemint is redefining couture with a bold mission: to create sustainable, one-of-a-kind fashion that’s equal parts chaos and beauty. Fi Black’s anime-inspired, maximalist designs break the mold of fast fashion, delivering handcrafted pieces that are as thought-provoking as they are jaw-dropping. With a commitment to size-inclusivity and sustainability, Dykemint is a rebellious force in the industry, proving that creativity knows no limits.

Aya Sakai | SAI Japan Vintage (She/Her): Aya, founder of SAI Japan Vintage, brings Japanese heritage to the forefront of modern fashion. Her designs reimagine centuries-old kimono fabrics as contemporary masterpieces, each piece telling a story of history, culture, and innovation. Aya’s work is a love letter to traditional craftsmanship and a bold statement about sustainability, earning her a place as one of fashion’s most visionary upcyclers.

Plus Ultra Entertainment (They/Them) is making its fashion debut with an anime-inspired capsule collection set to premiere at the Pop Couture runway show during New York Fashion Week. This limited-edition collection draws on the vivid energy and imaginative worlds of anime, translating them into sleek, wearable art pieces designed to captivate both pop culture and high-fashion enthusiasts.

Featured Makeup Partner

Elevating the runway looks is Yva Expressions, the featured makeup partner for Pop Couture. Renowned for its vibrant eyeshadow palettes, luxurious lip glosses, and stunning use of color, this cruelty-free and vegan brand seamlessly blends pop culture with high-quality cosmetics. With products that cater to both bold and subtle aesthetics, Yva Expressions will craft the unforgettable beauty looks that complement and elevate the fashion on the runway, embodying the show’s dedication to ethical and inclusive artistry.

Featured Jewelry Designer

TruFacebyGrace is a celebration of African heritage and Afrofuturistic vision, crafting bold, culturally inspired jewelry and fashion that bridge tradition and modernity. Drawing on the rich tapestry of African customs and craftsmanship, each piece tells a story—honoring the intricate artistry of diverse regions while embracing a forward-thinking aesthetic. This blend of heritage and innovation has captured the attention of global icons like Janet Jackson, Kelly Rowland, Zozi Tunzi and more. TruFacebyGrace has also been featured in Coming 2 America and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. From the Oscars to the Golden Globes and Essence red carpets, the brand stands as a testament to cultural pride and its powerful connection to pop culture, redefining what it means to wear your story.

Press & Media Invitations Now Open

Members of the press/media are invited to request credentials via press@mystudiocouture.com. Seating and capacity are extremely limited.

Stay Connected
Follow Studio|Couture and Plus Ultra Entertainment on social media for updates, sneak peeks, and behind-the-scenes looks at Pop Couture.

Studio|Couture and Plus Ultra Entertainment, the event’s award winning, visionary producers, have created a platform that blends impeccable event production with a passion for highlighting emerging talent. From small to large experiences, media features and impact, their expertise ensures Pop Couture delivers an experience that rivals the biggest shows of the season.

About Studio|Couture

Studio|Couture is a premier creative agency specializing in fashion, art, and luxury event production. Renowned for its innovative approach and dedication to elevating emerging talent, Studio|Couture blends high-end aesthetics with cutting-edge storytelling to craft unforgettable experiences. From conceptual design to flawless execution, the agency is committed to pushing boundaries and redefining modern couture.

About Plus Ultra Entertainment

Plus Ultra Entertainment is an award-winning entity and inclusive nerd space dedicated to celebrating and amplifying the diverse voices within nerd, anime, cosplay, and pop culture. With a mission to creatively build community and culture, Plus Ultra Entertainment bridges the gap between fandom and artistry, crafting experiences that unite and inspire. Through its innovative productions and dedication to inclusivity, the company has become a trailblazer in highlighting the transformative power of nerd and pop culture.

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Gold at Saint Laurent, History at Chanel: Paris Fashion Week Spring 2027 Closes Fashion Month

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3 weeks ago

October 7, 2026

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Fashion month ended the way it usually ends — in Paris, at full volume. Paris Fashion Week’s Spring/Summer 2027 calendar ran nine days, from September 28 through October 6, 2026, stacking 68 runway shows and 34 presentations into 102 official appointments, and the week delivered milestone collections at nearly every major house.

Saint Laurent opened the headline run on September 29 at the Trocadéro, where Anthony Vaccarello marked ten years at the house with an all-gold collection staged beneath an enormous chandelier opposite the Eiffel Tower. The set was inspired by the ballroom of the Hotel InterContinental, where Yves Saint Laurent once staged his couture shows, and metallic gold ran across lamé, organza, lace, brocade and jacquard versions of house archetypes including the safari jacket and the trench. The same day at the Tuileries, Jonathan Anderson showed a lighter Dior built on layered pleats, asymmetric florals and voluminous hems.

On October 5 at the Grand Palais, Matthieu Blazy marked his first anniversary at Chanel by opening the show with Gabrielle Chanel’s own battered 2.55 handbag, borrowed from the house’s Patrimoine archive and carried with a sheer white slip dress pinned with a Lemarié corsage. Model Dyanira Hurbuscher carried the same bag again on the closing look — a piece of the founder’s own history bookending the collection.

The honours extended beyond the runway. On October 2, President Emmanuel Macron presented Louis Vuitton artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière with the insignia of Chevalier of the Legion of Honor at the Élysée Palace, and Ghesquière then closed the week on October 6, showing Louis Vuitton in the Louvre’s Cour Carrée with a collection titled “Ergonomie.” Earlier in the week, Drew Henry made his Courrèges debut around 450 mismatched chairs assembled at the Palais de Tokyo, and Oscar winner Olivia Colman made her runway debut in Miuccia Prada’s Miu Miu show at the Palais d’Iéna on October 4.

Across the runways, trend roundups identified reworked tailoring — checked “professor jackets” at Miu Miu, Chanel and Dior — as the season’s most shared idea, with orange and icy blue the contested colours of the month. Paris closed fashion month with history on the runway and gold on nearly everything else.