Christian Cowan made a splashy debut at New York Fashion Week. It couldn’t have been anything less by virtue of his aesthetic — Barbie hits the club hard with her fabulous drag queen friends. But the spectacle was enhanced by the fact that an improbable number of top-tier editors were there (courtesy of Mickey Boardman spreading the word) to witness Cowan take the plunge. Oh, and Paris Hilton walked the show. Not bad for the first-ever fashion week show and ready-to-wear collection by a very recent London College of Fashion graduate.
Cowan turned some heads with his one-off custom work for Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus, but with fall 2017, he’s attempted to tip-toe off the stage and into reality. He got as far as the after party. “I’ve maintained some of those high editorial looks, but I’m starting to show clothes that a real woman can wear,” Cowan said backstage. “I always say the clothes are what a woman would wear when she wants to be complimented, like everyone can’t help but say something.”
Yes, a glittery shift dress emblazoned with Caitlyn Jenner’s face on the front and the word “Free” ranked as a conversation starter. People will talk if you show
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