At New York Fashion Week, music can be as crucial as clothes
The carpets have been rolled up and the racks of clothes have disappeared, leaving only a few stray feathers and sequins behind as another New York Fashion Week ends. But some show guests may still be humming the tunes they heard on the runway for days to come. That’s a goal for many designers when they choose the precious few songs played as models strut the runways. There are many elements competing for attention at fashion shows but music can set a tone or underscore a theme the designer is trying to convey. Michael Kors likens fashion shows to a “quick movie” that needs a great sound...