Christian Cowan FW24 at New York Fashion Week

Christian Cowan FW24 / Fall Winter 2024 at New York Fashion Week

February 11, 2024 (NEW YORK, NY) Christian Cowan presented Fall Winter 2024 at New York City’s The Harmonie Club, marking the first time the house has looked upon itself for the principal inspiration of a collection.

Expanding upon the house codes which have been present since the first runway offering, Christian Cowan Fall Winter 2024 is a celebration of the five-point star with unexpected textiles.

The five-point star has symbolized Cowan’s love of astronomy and the infinite possibilities that the celestial conjures. In Cowan’s early years growing up in Cambridge, his late father would recite his favorite quote by Plato,

“Astronomy compels the soul to look upwards and leads us from this world to another”

Much like astronomy, Cowan believes fashion has the same ability, to transport us from our world, to another, reminding us of the infinite possibilities that fashion allows our identity.

Diversity was another hit of this season’s runway show of Christian Cowan FW24, with half the lineup former 90’s runway models that Cowan and his team have been scouting from all over the country to walk the show. Models included Emily Sandberg, Nelly Pakh, Jenny Brunt, Elanor Simon, Bethany Nagy, Giannie Couji and Duyen.

To close Christian Cowan Fall Winter 2024, Christian Cowan partnered with Adobe to unveil the first-ever wearable and electronically reconfigurable garment crafted using Adobe Primrose technology, which debuted at Adobe’s MAX 2023 conference.

This unique collaboration between Adobe and Cowan shines a light on a path forward to a future where creatives can reimagine the limits of what’s possible in fashion design using revolutionary technology. The unique design uses laser-cut polymer dispersed liquid crystal “petals” that quickly change appearance into Cowan’s iconic stars, bringing the dress to life in less than half a second. Under each column of petals is an underlay with a flexible printed circuit board, allowing the petals to alternate and shift between shades of gray and ivory. The dynamic dress unlocks boundless possibilities in fashion design, showcasing how static clothing can be transformed into dynamic expressions of art and technology.

Christian Cowan FW24 collaboration with TOMS, a brand renowned for its commitment to social impact and classic style, Christian Cowan has also introduced a visionary capsule collection that merges Cowan’s avant-garde aesthetic with TOMS’ dedication to stylish comfort and giving. philanthropy and community.

This represents a fusion of two distinct yet complementary worlds, bringing together Cowan’s bold creativity with TOMS’ mission-driven approach to footwear. “The flamboyance of the blossoming peony juxtaposed with raw and durable fabrics is so fresh. I love how these designs merge the magic of our runways with the ease of wearable and comfortable design. These are those shoes that you get and wear every, single, day and forget about all your other shoes.” – Christian Cowan Each piece in the TOMS x Christian Cowan capsule collection is infused with purpose and meaning, reflecting the shared values of both brands. As they prepare to unveil this groundbreaking collaboration to the world in Spring 2024, Cowan and TOMS invite fashion enthusiasts everywhere to embark on a journey to Wear Good through creativity and social responsibility. The limited-edition TOMS x Christian Cowan capsule collection will be exclusively available for purchase on TOMS.com and ChristianCowan.com. For further information and media inquiries, please contact the provided contacts.

Notable attendees to the show of Christian Cowan FW24 included Sam Smith, Becky G, Bella Thorne, Jessie Reyez, Mai Pham, Madisin Rian, Jessica Belkin, Avantika, Honey Balenciaga, Kate Bartlett, Nicola Fomichetti, Johnny Wujek, Joel Kim Booster, Sarah Desjardins, Ubah Hassan and Jessel Taank, among others.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN COWAN

CHRISTIAN COWAN is a collection of womenswear founded by its namesake designer in 2017.

Renowned for his ability to create pieces that are at once fabulous and wearable, Cowan has been described as “the go-to New York designer for high-octane glamour”. He was a finalist of the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2018, the year after he relocated to New York.

Since launching in 2017, CHRISTIAN COWAN, has grown up rapidly from its origins of “performance ready dresses”. “The must-have cocktail party dress” is now joined by strong tailoring and refined silhouettes that have cemented the brands positioning in day-to-night dressing.

Cowan has expanded the line with “Sleek silk tanks, blazer, and gowns with clean, unfussy lines” (VOGUE) and is developing accessories that are debuting this Fall.

Born in England and raised in Spain, Cowan studied at London College of Fashion and Central Saint Martins. His career began whilst still in school, when Lady Gaga purchased from his second-year collection.

ABOUT ADOBE

Adobe is changing the world through digital experiences. For more information, visit http://www.adobe.com

ABOUT TOMS

TOMS is in business to improve lives. This mission has been at the heart of who we are since our start in 2006. Merging profit and purpose, we pioneered a new way of doing business. As the original One for One company, we’ve evolved our strategy to now invest a third of our profits into global organizations proven to make meaningful change in their communities—namely providing access to mental health resources.

Simply put, we wear our impact. From our iconic Alpargatas and espadrilles to boots, sandals, eyewear, and apparel, we offer stylish, comfortable, versatile ways to quite literally Wear Good.

As a Certified B Corp™, we are proud to meet its standards of transparency, accountability, and social / environmental performance.

Together with our customers and impact partners, we have positively impacted over 105 million lives. But we’re just getting started. There is more good to do. There is more good to give. There is more good to be a part of. And it starts with you. With each pair of TOMS that you buy, you help spread good farther and faster.

Wear TOMS, Wear Good. Learn more at TOMS.com / @TOMS