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After taking a hiatus from the world of runway shows for three years Heron Preston unveiled his “Anything Goes” Fall/Winter 2023 collection. Set in a Manhattan loft space, the show was an ode to New York, the birthplace of the brand. Several shows in Paris, L.A., as well as digital shows due to the pandemic, have taken place in recent years. However, this was the first time Heron Preston debuted at New York Fashion Week as a solo show.

When asked about the influence of New York on his designs, Preston told Office Magazine, “It’s a big melting pot of so many different cultures, walks of life, languages, and style codes. This is something that this city really gives me that I don’t necessarily get when I go to San Francisco, for example, where I was born and raised. New York has this kind of fresh style, this swagger to it. I hate to use that word but you know what I’m saying? New York has this kind of attitude when it comes to style. . . it’s just so energetic and interesting and it’s never a dull moment.”

Opening the show was a man wearing an orange safety vest painting the concrete floor with white paint. The collection was heavily dripped in utilitarian and workwear-inspired trousers and shirts. Elsewhere, “security” vests and sportswear-inspired pieces such as ski goggles, motorcycle gloves, racing jackets, and shorts were displayed. The streetwear-core aesthetic that designer Heron Preston is accustomed to was also painted across the entire collection.

The New York community also served as inspiration for the collection with looks that embody the cool-kid aesthetics of the Upper East side. Mismatched and layered clothes in a Y2K way were shown, without the tackiness. Appropriately titled, the Heron Preston Fall/Winter collection offered a little bit of everything sprinkled into the collection. In the most stylish way possible. “Anything Goes” was truly the theme of the collection. Puffer jackets were paired over top of a black silk dress with black furry boots. Skirts were layered overtop pants, and faux fur coats were paired with corset tops, shorts, and construction boots.

Highlights of the collection include footwear such as furry boots, chunky dad sneakers, and neon green sneakers. More footwear included faux fur heels, chunky construction boots, and foam slides. Other accessories from the collection include sporty shield sunglasses, furry bags, and leather gloves. Athleisure-approved balaclavas, chainmail balaclavas, “HPNY” and “S.T.F.U” adorned caps and fringe-detailed bags were also showcased.