Fashion
From Donna Karan to Tommy Hilfiger.
That pre-9/11 state of insouciance was particularly evident in the Spring 2002 collections preceding the attacks.
And the Fall 2002 collections that followed marked a shift toward a somber, reflective period in fashion.
It poured down, and suddenly the clouds were swallowing the World Trade Center.
We were like, They are disappearing… And then the next morning they were gone.
Nicole Miller, too, quietly showed her Spring 2002 collection in her showroom.
I just remember we served a lot of alcohol and everybody got drunk, she tells Bustle.
Everyone was stressed out and needed to do something.
We werent just serving Champagne we had a full-on bar, and every editor who came in drank.
For Karan, the effects of 9/11 are still felt today.
The loss of all those innocent lives was so devastating.
Nothing would ever be the same.
The events of 9/11 splintered fashion, ushering in a sober tone for the Fall 2002 collections that followed.
[…] Solidity holds the most allure.
Fall 2002 is the season of the little black dress.
Our flag and all things Americana have always been an endless source of inspiration to my designs.
My Fall 2002 collection paid tribute to East Coast classicism, showcased through a modern lens, Hilfiger says.
Capturing the American spirit of determination and optimism will always be representative of my signature style.
I wasnt going to make all gray, smoky clothing, she says.
I think everyone wanted more of a lift.
We created a casual line, which we didnt make before.
This article was originally published onSep.
