Smile Power: Dan Liu Carves a “New Path” at NYFW

Dan Liu - Runway - September 2016 - "New Path" Collection New York Fashion Week: The Shows

 

Dan Liu Springs into New York Fashion Week at IMG

a
lthough Dan Liu insists he is the “least important” member of the staff on the day of his show, clearly the ship runs smoothly due to the meticulous attention the designer pays to every possible detail.

A monitor of the runway backstage allowed us a glimpse of the designer — well-established on the Canadian fashion scene, and now breaching New York’s fashion week for the second time. He’s running to and fro, hands-on with his models. He’s an expressive man with a passionate heart; a sentiment evident in his collection, where light-hearted lace dresses, bright florals, and the happiest of little black dresses sashayed down the catwalk.

A passionate heart is evident in his collection.

The dresses, mostly A-line, reminded me of the flouncy dresses that make you think of yourself as “pretty” for the very first time, spinning in your skirt for your parents. They’re the kind of clothes that make you smile. With an interesting blend of fabrics, Liu creates a collection of lace, beads, and jewels — the very materials the word “pretty” brings to mind.

They’re the kind of clothes that make you smile.

##

Claire Stemen
Claire Stemenhttp://clairestemen.com/
Claire Stemen likes to think and write about fashion as a vital form of communication. She loves clothing and the way we style ourselves, despite always buying the same black turtleneck over and over again. You can find her on Instagram @claire_stemen, or or at clairestemen.com.

Follow Fashion Week Online® on Instagram for exclusive content

You may also enjoy ...

The Christmas Gift That Lingers in the Heart: Why the Totwoo Bracelet Has Become the Most Unexpectedly Moving Present of the Season

Some gifts are beautifully wrapped. Others are beautifully remembered. And every once in a while, something arrives that quietly alters the emotional temperature between...

From BFSHOW to Your Closet: Winter 2026 Footwear Trends with Purpose, Tech, and Style

The 5th edition of BFSHOW, Latin America’s largest footwear trade show, was held from November 10 to 12 at the Anhembi District in São...

Laura Ciccarello Debuts at CONTEXT Art Miami During Art Basel Week

New York–based contemporary artist Laura Ciccarello will present new work with Mido Gallery (Booth C14) at CONTEXT Art Miami, running December 2–7, 2025 during...