WHIMSICAL COUTURE:A Playful Exploration of Fashion

BY: INTISAR FAULKNER, COLAFW PUBLICATION COORDINATOR

Photo by: Darain Ginyard / Pictured: Sheba Marie, Sarah Walker, Keyera Childs (ColaFW Top Model), Dylan Staley

Get ready to be enchanted into a world of creativity, wonder and imaginative style. The 2024 Columbia Fashion Week Met Gala theme has been announced, and it’s going to be a magical night to remember. A genius blend of traditional haute couture with a sprinkle of childlike wonder. It’s the perfect mesh of sophistication and playfulness.

So what should you add to the moodboard? With whimsical couture, it’s all about the details–project your imagination “out loud.” Don’t be afraid to mess around with the unexpected—mix materials, try out striking appliques, play with asymmetrical cuts. Accent with bows, jewels, and cheerful colors. Fall into the fairytale.

The COLAFW Met Gala is not only a time to celebrate fashion and its everlasting impact on our everyday lives, but to highlight the amazing talent of our city and beyond. Our takeover of the Columbia Museum of Art in 2024 is sure to whisk you off your feet.

Be sure to keep up with the latest on this year’s Met Gala on all Columbia Fashion Week platforms. And grab your tickets now–before the clock strikes 12!

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