Scene: Fall/Winter 2022, A.Potts designed by Aaron Potts. His collection was entitled “Skinfolk” as a tribute to the creativity and enduring spirit of diversity. Aaron was inspired by skin tones with a palette from pale blush to jet-black, sculptural shapes, and noir-romantics. The genderless collection featured 27 looks. The textures, which ranged from patent leather to sports mesh, with horsehair and boiled wool in between, created depth, especially in the 14 jet-black outfits.
Opening New York Fashion Week was New York Men’s Day (NYMD) with five-brands in the morning including A.Potts and another five brands in the afternoon. It was sponsored by Perry Ellis America who showed at both sessions.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Ken Hoang and team for Oribe, worked with the model’s natural texture for volume and freedom, Makeup by lead makeup artist Jessica Marisol and team for Aofm Makeup, Hats A.Potts x Caleb Ryan Wells, Bags A.Potts x Deirdre Wiggs’ YoursbyDee, Hosiery Hue, Footwear Sperry, and Venue Canoe Studios in Chelsea.
Above photo, Jack Sajwaj wearing turtleneck and two layer cape with pants. Lead hairstylist Ken Hoang included headbands and bobby pins with cut and shredded horse tail and orange tubes of wire mesh, adding another dimension to his hair and to other models in the show.

Special thanks to Helen Oppenheim, US Correspondent for Peluquerias Magazine, archivist, blogger, and hair historian, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.