NYFW: Nicholas K FW ’17

By Olivia Nolan
​February 9, 2017

​Nicholas K kicked off NYFW with their striking Fall/Winter 2017 collection at The Skylight at Clarkson Square in New York City on February 9th. The collection was titled “Built From Scratch” and was inspired by the promising communal diversity and unity of the 90’s decade. Models marched down the runway in a variety of oversized jackets, berets, headbands, military cargos, wrap shirts and dresses, tie skirts and pants and track pants. Loose-fitted silhouettes and fabrics that danced with the movement of the model seemed to dominate the collection. In addition, each model donned either a singular large hoop earring and/or an oversized septum piercing. The rich palette included gold, black, crimson, scarlet, slate, champagne and snake print. Most of the looks solely included solid printed fabrics. Shiny metallic booties/boots with a pointed toe were paired with each look giving off an edgy feel.

The show included live music by Rob Swift featuring Latasha Alcindor. 

Latisha performed songs from her new album “Blak” and music video “Revoke Thee”. Her form-free experimental hip-hop song aligned perfectly with the edginess of Nicholas K’s collection. Jewelry was provided by Kller collection and made of 100% recycled metal and/or by-products from the farming industry. 

Although the collection was inspired by the culture of the 90’s, the looks were extremely trendy. Notable pieces of the collection include the metallic over the knee boots, oversized Sherpa-lined parkas and silky track pants. Siblings Nicholas and Christopher Kunz truly outdid themselves with this collection as they included more avant-garde aspects to their already established “urban nomad” aesthetic.