Here Are the Highlights from Pratt Fashion's 2023 Graduate Runway Show

Titled “ASSEMBLAGE,” the event featured 172 looks from collections by 21 graduating designers.

Fashion
2.6K 2 Comments

At Pioneer Works in Brooklyn this week, Pratt Fashion held its 122nd annual runway show, highlighting the work of the Insititute’s graduating class of fashion design students. Titled “ASSEMBLAGE,” this year’s showcase included 172 looks from collections made by 21 graduates — all of which offered a “glimpse into what our future of fashion looks like,” per Pratt Institute President Frances Bronet.

For the event, which housed more than 350 guests, each designer presented eight to 10 looks, complete with signature accessories and carefully selected background music. Among them were Camille Bavera, Cameron Bourne, Justin Cavone, Zoë Crane, Dominique Fiorino, Mekinsa Emi Firth, Shuming Gu, Kristin Guo, Jo Lu, Yichen Lu, Annie McWilliams, Phoenix Mei, Mackenzie O’Mara, Heather Ortiz, Aimee Schmale, Haozhe Wang, Mingyi Teresa Wu, Peiling Helen Wu, Yue Wu, Eden You and Xiran Zhao.

Pratt Fashion Chair and inaugural Jane B. Nord Professor of Fashion Design Jennifer Minniti said, “This year’s class is the first to have completed the foundational years of their studio education remotely, learning how to cut patterns and sew on Zoom. Many students were half-a-globe worth of timezones away from each other, necessitating the program to develop a sense of communal flexibility, students and instructors alike.”

“Despite these challenges, students devised techniques that push the boundaries of the textiles with which they work,” she added, “such as using 3D knitting machines to create garments out of technologically-enhanced recyclable fibers, and explored sustainability as a guiding design principle, combining innovation with traditional craft methods, such as quilting.”

Elsewhere, the event honored The Washington Post critic-at-large Robin Givhan with the 2023 Pratt Fashion Visionary Award, for “her thoughtful criticism, her expert eye, her unwavering celebrations of diverse voices and perspectives in fashion design.” The esteemed journalist’s longtime peer, Teri Agins (a former fashion reporter for The Wall Street Journal), presented her with the trophy.

“I want to accept [this honor] on behalf of all the journalists that the fashion industry welcomes into its midst, knowing that sometimes the stories will be critical, or skeptical, or tough. And I thank you for that generosity and graciousness,” said Givhan. “Fashion has never been more powerful as a form of communication. It helps people tell their stories when their voice fails them, or when society simply doesn’t want to listen to their words. Fashion helps us sort out our identity, define our power, and find our place in the world. And we all need a little bit of fashion… But we also all need to understand it.

See the highlights from each of Pratt’s graduating designers’ collections in the gallery above.

In more fashion news, Acne Studios introduced its new Platt Crackle Bag for SS23.

Read Full Article

What to Read Next

Check Out the Standout Collections From Pratt’s 2024 Graduate Runway
Fashion

Check Out the Standout Collections From Pratt’s 2024 Graduate Runway

Marni Creative Director Francesco Risso was presented with Pratt’s Visionary Award.

The Best Looks From the Fashion Institute of Technology's 2024 Future of Fashion Runway
Fashion

The Best Looks From the Fashion Institute of Technology's 2024 Future of Fashion Runway

Showcasing 82 designs from 73 students across 5 apparel categories.

The 2024 CFDA Fashion Award Nominations Are Here
Fashion

The 2024 CFDA Fashion Award Nominations Are Here

Mike Amiri, Emily Adams Bode Aujla, Thom Browne, Todd Snyder and Willy Chavarria will go up for American Menswear Deisgner of the Year.


Pre-Loved Fashion Walks the eBay Runway at London Fashion Week
Fashion 

Pre-Loved Fashion Walks the eBay Runway at London Fashion Week

Featuring brands like Chopova Lowena, Wales Bonner and Simone Rocha — all sourced from eBay.

A Look Inside the Nobu Hotel Atlanta's New Porsche Icon Suite
Design

A Look Inside the Nobu Hotel Atlanta's New Porsche Icon Suite

Guests get access to signature Nobu beds, a private bar and the property’s Porsche Taycan house cars.

Early Look at the Upcoming Dior x Birkenstock Tokio Mule Collaborations
Footwear

Early Look at the Upcoming Dior x Birkenstock Tokio Mule Collaborations

Coming in brown, seafoam and neon yellow colorways.

Arike Ogunbowale and the Nike Dunk for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates
Footwear 

Arike Ogunbowale and the Nike Dunk for Hypebeast’s Sole Mates

The WNBA All-Star discusses how her brother inspired her to start a sneaker collection and why she loves the versatility of the Dunk.

A Pokémon-Inspired Art Exhibition Is Coming to LA This Summer
Art

A Pokémon-Inspired Art Exhibition Is Coming to LA This Summer

Featuring Pikachu-adorned silk cloths, ceramic jars with Charizard on them, a gold-and silver-plated copper Jolteon and more.

The Jordan MVP Gets Outfitted in the "UNC" Colorway
Footwear

The Jordan MVP Gets Outfitted in the "UNC" Colorway

Arriving later this year.


Acne Studios Introduces Its New Platt Crackle Bag For SS23
Fashion

Acne Studios Introduces Its New Platt Crackle Bag For SS23

The latest update to its iconic bag accessory.

Initials Reactions to 'Fast X' Give All the Praise to Jason Momoa
Entertainment

Initials Reactions to 'Fast X' Give All the Praise to Jason Momoa

Though critics give mixed reactions overall.

Drake Drops Latest Nike NOCTA “Distant Regards” Collection Featuring Three New Hot Step Colorways
Footwear

Drake Drops Latest Nike NOCTA “Distant Regards” Collection Featuring Three New Hot Step Colorways

Along with a few apparel items to round out the drop.

Johnny Depp Signs New $20 Million USD Dior Sauvage Deal
Fashion

Johnny Depp Signs New $20 Million USD Dior Sauvage Deal

The largest men’s fragrance deal ever.

Tom Brady in Talks To Become Limited Las Vegas Raiders Partner
Sports

Tom Brady in Talks To Become Limited Las Vegas Raiders Partner

His potential next post-retirement venture.

More ▾
 
We got you covered. Don’t miss out on the latest news by signing up for our newsletters.