Scene: Design duo Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell’s Fall/Winter 2022 presentation “Housewarming Party” unveiled the brand’s first official in person presentation at New York Fashion Week. The stylish house party was a throw back to the late 60s and early 70s blending fashions of home and wardrobe, both modern and nostalgic. Tanner Fletcher is an emerging genderless brand based in Brooklyn specializing in responsibly designed ready to wear, handbags, pillows, and other small accessories that push the boundaries between masculinity and femininity. They are inspired by bygone eras, prints, and vintage interior materials such as upholstery fabric and wallpapers.
“It’s fun to almost redesign something that was meant for a kitchen wallpaper into a piece of clothing. For example, the Ivy trellis pattern is a reference to a 30s kitchen wallpaper”.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler/Redken, Makeup by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team for C.omak Makeup, Casting by Eric Cano of Cano Casting, Public Relations Jane Lerman of L.E.R. PR, Footwear Suzanne Rae Nomasei, and Venue Georgia Room at Freehand Hotel.

Scene: Moodboard F/W22. Photo courtesy of Tanner Fletcher.

Scene: Thea wearing Edmond Contrast Double Breasted Blazer, Eloise Contrast Button Stripe Pant with Laurence Silk Pussybow Shirt.

Scene: Saysha wearing Rita Double Breasted Floral Comforter Coat, Laurence Organic Cotton Pussybow Shirt with Fefe Flare Denim Pant.

Scene: Jjanga wearing Georgie Contrast Button Short Dress.

Scene: Colt wearing Rochelle Deep Neck Sweater, Winnie Lace Trim Boxer Short, Laurence Organic Cotton Pussybow Shirt with Trimmed Socks.

Scene: Suzanne Rae Nomasei footwear and Trimmed Socks.

Scene: Makeup by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team with Calvin.

Scene: Makeup by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team with Thea.

Scene: In the process. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez for Cutler Salons with Spencer.

Scene: In the process. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez for Cutler Salons with Spencer.

Scene: Spencer with his finished look. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez for Cutler Salons. Makeup and freckles by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team.

Scene: Spencer wearing Simonette Pinstripe Belted Jacket with Sherpa and Simon Pinstripe Flare Denim Pant with Shearling. Keyshila wearing Tootsie Lampshade Fringe Blazer and Ruth Lampshade Trim Trouser inspired by a vintage lampshade.

Scene: Colt wearing Sylvester Lampshade Fringe Coat. The stand out and signature design at the Tanner Fletcher Fall/Winter 2022 Presentation was this Coat and Tailored Suit, above, both inspired by a vintage lampshade.

Scene: Calvin wearing Charlie Ivy Trellis Sweater Vest with pleated bell bottoms.

Scene: Madeleine wearing Ivy League Moire Track Jacket. Makeup and double eye liner by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons.

Scene: Anthony wearing Orville Ivy Trellis Cardigan, Darcy Smocked Button Down Shirt with Rhonda Pleated Denim Pant.

Scene: Anthony wearing Chandelier Crystal Earring, Darcy Smocked Button Down Shirt with Orville Ivy Trellis Cardigan. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons. Makeup and freckles by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team.

Scene: Joe wearing Carlyle Floral Jacquard Pussybow Shirt and Clemence Floral Jacquard Pleated Trouser with Alvina Hand Knit Floral Sweater Vest.

Scene: Marcy Latch Leather Shirt and Trimmed Socks.

Scene: Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons. Makeup, double eye liner and freckles by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team.

Scene: Phil wearing Toxic Masculinity sweater. “Growing up as feminine gay boys in the Midwest, we have seen a lot of Toxic Masculinity and still see it today. It comes down to gender norms and the pressure for Men to “act” a certain way to maintain a certain amount of masculinity. In this collection, the Toxic Masculinity sweater was styled on a model with a beard and more masculine facial hair with a short pleated tennis skirt. The statement we’re trying to make here is that toxic masculinity is still running rampant and there is simply no room for it in modern culture”.

Scene: Spencer wearing Rita Double Breasted Plaid Comforter Coat.

Scene: Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez for Cutler Salons. Makeup and freckles by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team.

Scene: Diarra wearing Elton Double Breasted Shag Carpet Coat, Barry Diamond Knit Polo Sweater and Pheobe Diamond Knit Lounge Pant, Dimitry wearing Foliage Hanging Basket Intarsia Sweater with Gus Corduroy Cargo Pant. Madeleine wearing Ivy League Moire Track Jacket and Ivy League Moire Track Pant.

Scene: Diarra wearing Elton Double Breasted Shag Carpet Coat. Makeup and double eye liner by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons.

Scene: Dimitry wearing Foliage Hanging Basket Intarsia Sweater with Gus Corduroy Cargo Pant.

Scene: Anthony wearing Orville Ivy Trellis Cardigan, Darcy Smocked Button Down Shirt, with Rhonda Pleated Denim Pant. Madeleine wearing Ivy League Moire Track Jacket and Ivy League Moire Track Pant.

Scene: Frances wearing Marty Spread Collar Silk Shirt with Beverly Flare Plaid Pant. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons.

Scene: Michael wearing Sandy Tapestry Blazer, Mauricio Long Sleeve Cotton Turtleneck, and Fran Tapestry Pant. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons. Makeup and freckles by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team.

Scene: Diarra wearing Otis Gingham Double Breasted Blazer, Bianca Wide Leg Belted Trouser with Terrell Angora Knit Tank Top.

Scene: Samantha wearing Clementine Lace Trim Blouse with Frederick Wide Leg Belted Trouser. Michael wearing Otis Gingham Double Breasted Blazer and Connie Gingham Belted Mid Length Dress with Trimmed Socks.

Scene: Angel wearing brown and white dress from this collection.

Scene: Frances wearing Barbra Lace Trim Ribbed Stretch Shirt, Wilson Smocked Turtleneck, Fefe Flare Denim Pant with Suzanne Rae Nomasei footwear.

Scene: Saysha wearing Rita Double Breasted Floral Comforter Coat, Laurence Organic Cotton Pussybow Shirt, and Fefe Flare Denim Pant with Suzanne Rae Nomasei footwear.

Scene: Thea wearing Edmond Contrast Double Breasted Blazer, Eloise Contrast Button Stripe Pant, Laurence Silk Pussybow Shirt with Suzanne Rae Nomasei footwear.

Scene: Many of the male models had freckles by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons.

Scene: Samantha wearing Marty Spread Collar Silk Shirt and Etta Elastic Waist Silk Pant. Jjanga wearing Georgie Contrast Button Short Dress.

Scene: Makeup and double eye liner by lead makeup artist Cici Chang and team. Hair by lead hairstylist Mike Martinez and team for Cutler Salons.

Scene: Dimitry wearing Marlton Floral Wrap Blazer and Midge Floral Pant with Suzanne Rae Nomasei footwear.

Scene: Samantha wearing Marty Spread Collar Silk Shirt and Etta Elastic Waist Silk Pant. Joe wearing Clara Closure Trail Oversized Shirt and Sebastian Closure Trail Trouser.

Scene: Fletcher wearing Irving Oversized Chandelier Blazer, Kenny Tweed Trouser with Barbra Lace Trim Ribbed Stretch Shirt. Tanner wearing Sandy Tapestry Blazer, Fran Tapestry Trouser with Matteo Lace Trim Ribbed Tank. https://tannerfletcherstudios.com/

Scene: Freehand’s neon signage at the entrance.

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