Cucculelli Shaheen presented COLLECTION TWENTY-ONE: FLAMING HEARTS, the latest evolution of the brand’s signature blend of craftsmanship, music, and storytelling during New York Fashion Week.
As the sun set over the Hudson at the Picnic House on Pier 40, the show unfolded with live music by New York based band, The Thing. Drawing from allegories and cultural touchpoints –Over the Hills and Far Away, Time and Fame by Veronese, Kashmir (1975), the portrait of Lady Meux, and Fools in the Rain –the collection explores themes of romance, longing, and an unrelenting pursuit of beauty, carrying forward Cucculelli Shaheen’s singular aesthetic.
Intricate embroideries and hand-embellished details reflected the brand’s handcrafted artistry, with fluid fabrics and sculptural silhouettes conveying a sense of constant motion. The palette and textures highlighted transformational flashes of light, shifting moods, and contrasts between strength and fragility.
The atmosphere amplified the vibrancy of the designs, underscoring the bold and dynamic vision of designers Anna Shaheen and Anthony Cucculelli. The Thing’s raw, rock-and-roll energy carried the momentum of the runway, weaving music and fashion together into a shared rhythm of romance and rebellion.
Cucculelli Shaheen
SHOW CREDITS:
Hair by Oribe
Makeup by MAC
Nails by Pattie Yankee & Dazzle Dry
Production by Muzam Productions
Casting by Muzam Productions and Chase Tucker
About Cucculelli Shaheen
Cucculelli Shaheen is a NYC based design house founded in 2016 by married duo Anna Rose Shaheen and Anthony Cucculelli. The two met working in downtown NYC in the mid-aughts, while a stint designing in Florence, Italy amplified their design partnership. They have been creating together ever since and their previous work includes illustrious brands such as Emilio Pucci, Oscar de la Renta, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Yigal Azrouel, and Roberto Cavalli. Cucculelli Shaheen is defined by its lush details, downtown silhouette, and subversive edge. Inspiration is drawn from classical art, music, mythology, and NYC.
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