WIEDERHOEFT S/S ’23 RUNWAY SHOW Drawing inspiration from the dazzling lights and sheer elegance of the theatre, womenswear designer Jackson Wiederhoeft (@wiederhoeft_) debuted his S/S ’23 collection with a sea of outlandish constructions that will bring out your inner child. Created in 2019 under the guise of embellishing a fashion label with nuances of ballet and theatre, the eponymous brand summoned the vigorous energy of youth for their newest collection, featuring classy beads and eccentric skeletal corsetry inspired by children’s theatre. Honoring the Wiederhoeft’s own self description of being a label that produces creativity born from buffoonery, the show opened with an exuberant dance number that weaved itself throughout each look on the runway. Despite its spry roots in elementary theatre, the collection itself preserved a baroque sense of sophistication through style. From gold accents to feathered textiles, this collection will instantly transport you back to nostalgic days at the school theatre surrounded by hoards of proud parents and antsy teachers. However, Wiederhoeft instead attracted a stockpile of patrons eager to explore the fantasies of its unparalleled impressions. Intricate gowns bespangled with sequined patterns certainly influenced the awestruck audience with their idiosyncratic patterns. Wiederhoeft’s message of preserving story performance enhances the spirit of fashion by breathing life into the clothing. By reflecting on nonconformist stories and creating a womenswear collection that reminds us of the youthful joys of the world, Wiederhoeft has forged a graceful legacy bridging the jauntiness of theatre with the praxis of fashion. #nyfw #wiederhoeft #fashion #newyork #ny #nyc #photography