NARDOS Fall 2024

One of the hardest things for a fashion brand to accomplish is a great second collection after a stunning debut collection. Usually, fashion designers put all their skills and craft into their first collection which may leave said designer bankruptcy when it comes to their sophomore effort.

That is not the case with Nardos Imam. Inspired by the Gilded Age of the 1880s, Imam ingeniously distilled the glamour and elegance of the Gilded Age into her fall 2024 collection.

“My inspiration can be best be articulated through the fusion of American fashion from the Gilded Age with a contemporary twist. I have seamlessly woven the elegance of this Age into my collection, taking cues from the opulence of that era while infusing vibrant colors inspired by the exotic birds found in fine art. During that time, women used fashion not only as a form of expression but also as a reflection of their beliefs,” explain Nardos Imam.

Though this collection contained 54 looks—an enormous amount compared to the number of garments seen in other New York Fashion Week (NYFW) collections—with a few exceptions, for the most part there was cohesiveness in this collection. And though this collection was slightly less spectacular than the brand’s debut ready-to-wear collection, there were stunning garments in this 2024 collection.

In this outing, Nardos Imam demonstrated that her brand is a viable alternative and even maybe a first choice when it comes to red-carpet garments for the fall 2024 season. Particularly, if a classic elegance updated with a modern sensibility, is the desired projection.

Standout looks in this collection include, but are not limited to, the brand’s tailored blouson sleeve jacket with draped slit skirt, silk and wool pearl embroidered jacket and dress capture a classical elegant blend with a modern twist, ivory knit dress with blouson sleeve bolero and organza floral details, intricate Italian velvet lace with dramatic ruffle neckline, dress featuring a lavish red embroidered bodice that flows into a voluminous tulle overlay, and sculpted jeweled embroidered bodice with a shimmering tulle skirt.