Spotify Creates New Playlist Curated Specifically to NYFW
Spotify created an exclusive playlist explicitly curated to represent the designers’ inspiration for this year’s New York Fashion Week.
It’s show time: tune in on September 11 at 10 AM (ET) for the Spring/Summer 2024 Michael Kors Collection runway show live from New York Fashion Week. #MichaelKorsCollection #NYFW https://t.co/qqFvdWBT82
— Michael Kors (@MichaelKors) September 11, 2023
There is no doubt that music brings a fashion runway to life. This Fall, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Spotify collaborated to create a playlist full of New York Fashion Week’s most influential music. Designers from brands like Khaite, Mara Hoffman, Alice + Olivia, and Caroline Herrara contributed to the Spotify playlist “The Soundtrack Behind The Runway.”
.@outsidechild13 is back for round two and better than ever 🔥 https://t.co/RYcNSnYbhm pic.twitter.com/V8Uqq99pnH
— Spotify USA (@SpotifyUSA) September 8, 2023
What makes music an imperative element of a fashion show? AP News writer Brooke Lefferts quotes designer Michael Kors, stating the runway shows themselves are composed to mimic short films. The themes and music go hand-in-hand with the designers’ expectations for their shows. Similar to the soundtrack of a movie.
Introducing Dahyun, member of the global group @JYPETWICE, as our newest Global Brand Ambassador.
— Michael Kors (@MichaelKors) July 25, 2023
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The South Korean-native and musical sensation stars in our latest campaign, holding the Signature Logo Heather bag. #MichaelKors pic.twitter.com/ExvPacmJ3w
“Kors’ latest collection featured some bohemian flair: miniskirts, big belts, and high boots made of suede, and fringe accents with a modern sensibility. It was an ode to strong women who influenced him in his early life, like Tina Turner, Jane Fonda, and Gloria Steinem, who sat in the front row,” Lefferts stated.
These front-row looks 👏 https://t.co/Xl68OEj7Tw
— Fashion (@XFashion) September 10, 2023
It’s not uncommon for musical artists to attend these shows. Jennifer Lopez, Ice Spice, Doja Cat, and Avril Lavigne are just a few of many. In addition to musicians, celebrity partners, and collaborators attend these shows, most notably Dua Lipa and Versace.
💖 LONDON BARBIE! 💖 feeling very proud to wear my la vacanza collection co-designed with #donatellaversace on the pink carpet last night 💖 pic.twitter.com/RkwSHNGJez
— DUA LIPA (@DUALIPA) July 13, 2023
#Beyonce wears a custom look by @MarcJacobs while performing at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey as part of her ‘Renaissance’ tour last night #CFDAMember pic.twitter.com/wGLHaTTSAR
— CFDA (@CFDA) July 31, 2023
The time designers spend with their colleagues to bring the entire show to life, accompanied by the music consuming the space around the bustling design studio: every lyric, every beat, and every musician selected to deliver a message to the audience. Every piece the model walks down the runway in is carefully constructed as the song chosen to match her strut.
Seen frontrow at #Loewe: KPop girl group #NMIXX ❤️🔥 #NMIXXatPFW23 #NMIXX_LOEWE pic.twitter.com/LHPlyBiyLM
— Fashion Week (@FashionWeek) March 3, 2023
Will the playlist continue to be a curated collection of songs from existing fashion shows, or will it begin to influence what shows we see in the future? Read Brooke Leffters’s full article here and Sanika Achrekar’s article, where she has the entire playlist available.
