Students from the Fashion Institute of Technology on Seventh Avenue (known locally as “Fashion Avenue”) add color to the Tents every season. This striking duo—Michelle Kang and Kyu Sang Kim—are both majoring in women’s design, but from talking with them it seems like they also have a healthy minor in shopping.
Michelle’s beautiful slit-sleeve purple coat is by Roni in New York, and the rest of her outfit was discovered in downtown vintage shops. Her friend is wearing an Ian Becks shirt, Uniqlo trousers and a vintage black leather jacket from Korea.
I met them sitting on the granite lip of the indoor fountain which is the centerpiece of the imposing Bryant Park tent lobby.
“I’m seeing a lot of hip-hop and androgynous looks this season,” said Mr. Kyu. “I like that, since my personal style is androgyny.”
With such smart young minds and looks, the future of fashion is bright.
