Political statements might be the biggest trend of NYFW
This year has seen a reinvigoration of political messages in pop culture and fashion. So far New York Fashion Week has been no different, with many designers opting to make bold statements, including on Trump's presidency and the immigration ban.
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A model walks for Creatures of Comfort wearing a 'We are all Human Beings' sweater, expressing unity of all people. Photo: Getty Images -
![Slogan t-shirts have become a way for designers to express their political opinions. Christian Siriano paired a black ...]()
Slogan t-shirts have become a way for designers to express their political opinions. Christian Siriano paired a black 'People Are People' shirt with a floor-length pink eighties-esque satin skirt. Photo: Getty Images -
![Protest signs for women's reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood lined the stairs outside Adam Lippes' presentation.]()
Protest signs for women's reproductive rights and Planned Parenthood lined the stairs outside Adam Lippes' presentation. Photo: Instagram -
![With "Fight the Power" blasting as models walked the runway, Milly's designer Michelle Smith created looks that ...]()
With "Fight the Power" blasting as models walked the runway, Milly's designer Michelle Smith created looks that 'distorted' and 'fractured' the way we think about clothes, beauty and power. They also handed out "Steinem AF” shirts to guest in tribute to the feminist icon, because #GIRLPOWER. Photo: Instagram/Milly -
![Milly's attendee notes.]()
Milly's attendee notes. Photo: Instagram -
![Raf Simons used music to deliver a message during his debut Calvin Klein show, playing David Bowie's "This Is Not ...]()
Raf Simons used music to deliver a message during his debut Calvin Klein show, playing David Bowie's "This Is Not America" through the speakers as models walked the runway. Photo: Pietro D'aprano -
![Diane von Furstenberg was spotted wearing the Planned Parenthood badge that Adam Selman gave out during his show. The ...]()
Diane von Furstenberg was spotted wearing the Planned Parenthood badge that Adam Selman gave out during his show. The pin is the result of an initiative by the Council of Fashion Designers of America and Planned Parenthood, led by designer Tracy Reese to raise awareness of the organisation's work. Photo: Instagram/ robingivhan -
![Anna Wintour has also worn the badge.]()
Anna Wintour has also worn the badge. Photo: Getty Images -
![During her second collaboration show with Tommy Hilfiger Gigi Hadid adorned a white bandanna in support of the ...]()
During her second collaboration show with Tommy Hilfiger Gigi Hadid adorned a white bandanna in support of the #TiedTogether Movement. The fashion-driven initiative is intended to make a statement of unity, solidarity, and inclusiveness. Calvin Klein also gave white bandannas to all their attendees. Photo: Frazer Harrison -
![Public School heavily featured "Make America New York,” an explicit twist on Trump's famous "Make America Great Again" ...]()
Public School heavily featured "Make America New York,” an explicit twist on Trump's famous "Make America Great Again" slogan. Known for making political statements during their runway shows, the brand also featured the phrase, "we need leaders," which they have used for a few seasons. Photo: Getty Images -
![Following Hillary Clinton declaring that "the future is female" in a video message last week, Cushnie Et Ochs followed ...]()
Following Hillary Clinton declaring that "the future is female" in a video message last week, Cushnie Et Ochs followed suit with the same lyrics in the song the models strutted to on the catwalk. Photo: Getty Images -
![Spotted in the Public School front-row.]()
Spotted in the Public School front-row. Photo: Getty Images -
![LRS stripped their message to the bare minimum to boldly state, 'No ban, no wall' on underwear worn under open coats and ...]()
LRS stripped their message to the bare minimum to boldly state, 'No ban, no wall' on underwear worn under open coats and thigh-high boots. Photo: Instagram/ Joshua Glass -
![Designer Becca McCharen, posing with her diverse cast of models played “F--- Donald Trump," on repeat at the end of her show.]()
Designer Becca McCharen, posing with her diverse cast of models played “F--- Donald Trump," on repeat at the end of her show. Photo: Getty Images
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