8 Style Tips From the NYFW Designer Who Dresses All the Supermodels
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Jonathan Simkhai's designs have been on the backs of some of your favorite supermodels. They've strolled along the red carpet, turning heads at major events, and they're about to walk down the runway at NYFW. But our favorite thing about Simkhai's gorgeous pieces is how easily they can be styled: with nothing but a pair of white low-top sneakers to contrast the pretty feminine details.
From button-up shirts with hemlines that curve into crop tops to mesh skirt sets embroidered with lace, Simkhai's creations are reason enough for you to tune in to his Spring 2016 show on Sunday night. And once you see how well Gigi Hadid and Devon Windsor wear his looks, the obsession will really kick in. Read on for eight style tips from your new favorite designer and check out the ladies he loves to dress.
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There's an Upside and a Downside to NYFW
"The best part of Fashion Week is getting to showcase and celebrate all of the hard work that has gone into the collection," said Jonathan Simkhai, who posed backstage after his Fall 2015 presentation.
"New York has such a vibrant and supportive fashion community so it's great to celebrate with your peers. Worst part? The days can be pretty long. [When it's all over] I take some time to celebrate and relax with friends and family before gearing up for market."
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On His Inspiration For Spring 2016
"For Spring '16 I carried through some of the elements from my Pre-Spring collection [worn here by Elizabeth Banks at the Venice Film Festival], but pushed the themes a little further. The collection features more exclusive fabrications from my travels over the Summer as well as elements of contrasts."
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Gigi Hadid Is His Current Style Icon
"I'm constantly inspired by the strong, sexy women who wear my clothes with confidence, such as Gigi Hadid."
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He Dressed Model Devon Windsor For the CFDA Fashion Awards
"Women who have a strong sense of self and style and who aren't afraid to put their personal touch on a look are my favorite to dress on and off the red carpet."
Here, Simkhai posed with model Devon Windsor on the CFDA red carpet. Her Jonathan Simkhai gown featured sheer strappy details and cutouts.
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Flats Are Totally Just as Stylish as Heels
"It really depends on the look. For a very feminine dress, I love the contrast of a sporty flat or sneaker."
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The Difference Between Spring and Fall Style
"I love the ease of Spring dressing. I think women look for crisp and clean looks in the Spring that don't require excessive styling. For Fall, I love the aspects of layering. Mixing textures and styles really lends itself to my design styles of mixing masculine and feminine elements."
Devon Windsor recently wore a tailored Hi/Lo oxford shirt from Simkhai's Spring 2015 collection while out in New York with Kendall Jenner.
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"The Naked Dress" Is a Good Thing
"I've played with sheerness in many of my designs, and when done in a creative and confident way, it can be really beautiful. Often sheer fabrics can have an interesting texture that plays well with other fabrics and details."
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The City With the Best Style Is . . .
"I would have to say New York. I've developed my career in NYC, and the style here inspires me every day. Women here are constantly on the go, and I often look to what they are wearing that will carry them through the entire day."