The AM Shows at New York Men’s Day Spring/Summer 2024. This was the 10th installment of NYMD, a showcase of men’s wear collections which in some cases also included women’s wear during New York Fashion Week. The biannual fashion initiative was founded by Agentry PR. Presenting sponsor Hilldun and returning sponsor De’Longhi along with Vitamin Water and Smart Water at Location 05 and Daylight Studios. Five designers showcased their presentations at NYMD that morning. Four of them are represented below. The fifth, A.Potts, was featured in my last blog story.

Scene: Kent Anthony’s presentation Make ‘Em Say Your Name. His experience as a track and field athlete inspired this collection with insights from his lessons learned on the track.
Cropped shirts, collared jackets with curving lines, and high-waisted pants were form-fitting, embracing physicality, and were complemented by gold jewelry, symbolizing victory.
“Working with the physical elements of the tracks, you’ll see a strong vertical line in the striping as well as the beading and roping, which feels a little bit more theoretical. It’s about the energy of the collection” Anthony said.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Emily Dancy and team for Oribe utilizing Oribe hair products. Makeup by lead makeup artist Michelle Webb and team for Augment Tokyo utilizing Burn Beauty products. Stylist Alioune Badara Fall, Jewelry Senia by Christina and Gina Senia, Florals Ali Waller and Camrym Calder, Footwear Florsheim, Photo ten courtesy of Kent Anthony, Photos Fred J. DeVito.

Scene: Clara Son’s presentation Emergence Capsule. Tapping into her fear of clusters of circles was the inspiration for this collection. Trypophobia is a repulsion to repetitive patterns of holes. Last time I covered her show it was about aversions to bugs.
“I think fashion is a great medium to bring that negativity and turn it into beautiful artistry” Son said.
Small white spheres were scattered on the floor as models appeared to walk in figure eights. The design elements of mail coifs, mesh textiles, and knotted rope loopings on clothes, with silver circles applied to faces and silver hoops in the hair, reinforced the concept of the collection. The silvers complimented the color palette.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Christian Ceja-Compin and team for Oribe utilizing Oribe hair products. Makeup by lead makeup artist Michelle Webb and team for Augment Tokyo utilizing Burn Beauty products. Stylist Nyeelah Lewis, Jewelry Eva Thora Art, Footwear Merrell, Photos Fred J. DeVito.

Scene: Designer and founder of B|M|C, Brandon Murphy’s presentation Statuesque. He showcased suits which were tailored to perfection with fine fabrics, distinguished colors with a luxurious and classic elegance with an edgy sensibility.
In an interview with the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Murphy shared how his intimate relationship with fashion has changed how he interacts with the world.
“I adore my imagination and the escapism of fashion, which gives you the freedom to dress however you want and become anyone you want. Fashion serves as a comfort blanket for me, protecting me from being overwhelmed by everything” Murphy said.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Coby Alcantar and team for Oribe utilizing Oribe hair products. Makeup by lead makeup artist Michelle Webb and team for Augment Tokyo utilizing Burn Beauty products. Stylist Raymond Gee, Eyewear Port Tanger, Footwear B|M|C, Photos Fred J. DeVito.

Scene: Terry Singh’s presentation Where Fashion Ignites Fearless Identity. Crafted with precision and care, the New Suit is a fusion of diverse cultures and a bold challenge to preconceived notions of masculinity. It features the dhoti, a traditional Indian garment adapted into the collection, symbolizing freedom and self-expression. More than just a garment, the couture suit is a revolutionary concept that redefines the very essence of men’s fashion. Singh believes that a suit with a skirt can be worn for a multitude of occasions. Casual to very formal. The designs mixed delicate sheers and light skirts with fine tailored menswear.
“We’re addressing a social need for a young man in Brazil that likes to dress but can’t wear a skirt. It is that simple. I just create a love for this young man in Brazil who is marginalized by culture” Singh said.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Jenelle Oldham and team for Oribe utilizing Oribe hair products. Makeup by lead makeup artist Michelle Webb and team for Augment Tokyo utilizing Burn Beauty products. Terry Singh’s Creative Director Padina Bondar, Designers  Nicholas Colon and Angelina De Jesus Solomon, Footwear Dr. Martens, Photos six through twelve courtesy of Terry Singh, Photos and video Fred J. DeVito.

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