Prabal Gurung uses United Nations as backdrop for New York fashion show

Designer Prabal Gurung gestures after presenting his Spring/Summer 2018 collection during New York Fashion Week in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., September 10, 2017. REUTERS/Joe Penney

Sept 11 (Reuters) – As an alert to the status quo, designer Prabal Gurung presented his spring 2023 collection of bold and bright colors on Saturday at the old Japanese consulate on the United Nations Plaza.

Models of all sizes and gender, including the step-daughter to U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Ella Emhoff, helped the designer showcase his line of soft sheers coupled next to metallics and liquid-like gloves and leggings.

“It represents everything that we want to see in the world,” Gurung said of the location.

He said his line also gives voice to the underrepresented.

“You know, spring 2023 is a celebration of those who are often monitored, scrutinized, watched, but rarely seen. You know, these are the people, misfits of the world.”

New York Fashion Week will run until Sept. 14.

Reporting by Alicia Powell; Editing by Diane Craft

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