COLLECTION REVIEWS
A native New Yorker, Zadeh spent
most of her summer hopping from one
Mediterranean coast to another, in looks
that were both put together and effortlessly
cool.
Zadeh paired many bandeau swim
tops with circle skirts in colors that
complimented the terrain of whatever
country she was in, whether her backdrop
be the crystal-clear blue waters of Greece,
or the terracotta walls of Spain. Zadeh’s
summer style clearly translated into her
most recent show presented during New
York’s Fashion Week.
Models of all ages, ethnicities, and body
types flanked the runway in a variety of
colors, prints, and daring silhouettes.
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The biker short trend for Spring was
present, but was styled in an unexpectedly
feminine way, as opposed to the sporty
vibe that has saturated the market. Zadeh
chose to tone down the literalism of the
biker short by pairing the bottoms with a
delicately crocheted maillot and glittery
heels. She brought a feminine touch to
the otherwise functional garment.
Aside from the biker short, Zadeh veered
away from the tried and true Spring trends
and made her own by utilizing swimwear
as ready to wear and by pairing
unexpected items with otherwise classic
pieces. She drew inspiration from her own
closet by pairing swim bandeaus with
colorful tiered prairie skirts and by layering
a bold yellow crochet halter top over a
muted ribbed knit button-down cardigan-
skirt set.
Zadeh isn’t one to shy away from print, so a
variety of florals, plaids, and a daring zebra
print were mixed in with pops of blues,
reds, and fluorescent greens to create a
story that is reminiscent of Zadeh’s own
eclectic style.
As mentioned, Zadeh finds inspiration in
her friends and colleagues, many of whom
walked the show in her designs.
Fashion designer and artist, Susan
Cianciolo graced the runway in a leopard
print maillot, layered with a corset and
topped with a signature trench coat - yet
another nontraditional way to incorporate
swimwear into one’s everyday wardrobe.
Viceland host, Hailey Benton Gates wore
Zadeh’s summer style tango red tiered skirt
with a black crop top, styled with neon
yellow heels and a lace-up-the-arm pouch.
Each look was distinctly Zadeh and styled
with bags, jewelry, and belts that never felt
out of place, because after all, what’s more
Zadeh than a yellow rope belt paired with
a floral dress with a swim top layered over
it? The show couldn’t have ended without
a surprise element, from which Zadeh
didn’t shy away.
A model in a tiny zebra striped bikini,
flanked in magenta leis, strutted down
the runway to close the show - a
nonconventional look that sets Zadeh
apart from her peers and solidifies
her standing as New York’s “cool girl”
designer.
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