Top 3 Runway Themes: SS16

Fashion shows are thrilling, but it’s the attention to detail that really makes a show spectacular. While most designers do little more than send their designs down the runway to a soundtrack of customized remixes, we love when they go all out.

During NYFW Spring 2016, there were plenty of designers, both seasoned and new to the game. From an island oasis to a larger-than-life meringue, these 12 labels prove that presentation is everything.

1. Tommy Hilfiger’s Tropical Oasis

Over the years, Tommy Hilfiger has become well known for his fun, out-of-the-box shows. From Glastonbury and Woodstock-inspired grounds to an armory-turned-football-field setting, creating the ultimate backdrop is no joke for the American designer. For Spring 2016, he whisked us off to a carefree, tropical island, complete with a boardwalk, lagoon and beach bar.

2. Self Portrait’s Eccentric Trash Heap

For his debut at New York Fashion Week, a simple setup simply wouldn’t do for designer Han Chong . To make his contemporary, feminine designs seriously pop, he displayed them against a monochromatic pile of vintage furnishings, an unexpected and eclectic choice that certainly made a statement.

3. Rosie Assoulin’s Pool Party

We love a non-traditional setting, and apparently, so does Rosie Assoulin. The designer showcased her bright, modern collection in a very unexpected spot: a public pool in the West Village. The venue not only made the designs pop, but the graphic illustrations also played up line’s funky, modern feel.