An architectural ready to wear collection by À Moi for NYFW AW16

An architectural ready to wear collection by À Moi for NYFW AW16

For À MOI AW16, designer Alejandra Alonso was inspired by the Bauhaus — a German art school that “combined crafts and the fine arts, and was famous for the approach to design that it publicized and taught.”

I love seeing fashion designers utilizing shapes like this. I myself am inspired by architecture every day — it’s how our city dresses and represents itself. NYC is one of the most influential in this …

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I talked to Alejandra Alonso who shared her excitement and love for architecture — really focusing on shapes like the circle. This leather one is her favorite because —

… it’s experimenting with the shape of a circle and turning it into a dress.

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I loved seeing the live shoot that was happening in the corner — so raw & cool!

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Alejandra Alonso is the designer and founder behind luxury women’s and accessories brand A MOI. Alex’s collections embody feminity and experimentation. Made in NY!

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