Esé Azénabor is no stranger to bridal consumers and fashion industry professionals. Whether you live in Dallas or you have visited her lovely bridal boutique in New York City, if you are in the bridal market, you recognize Esé Azénabor’s immense talent.
Still, that is only the bridal market and Esé Azénabor’s talent and skills go way beyond bridal fare. And she proved that this season by debuting her ready-to-wear collection during New York Fashion Week (NYFW).
“It is with immense joy and humility that I present my first ready-to-wear and eveningwear collections at New York Fashion Week. This moment, while a personal dream fulfilled, is also a tribute to the remarkable women who have paved the way for me. Trailblazers like fashion icons Alva Chinn and Lana Ogilvie, and visionary journalists Harriette Cole and Constance White, whose work inspired me to dream bigger. I also owe so much to my clients—Jean Shafiroff, Patricia Silverstein, Tisha Collette, and Dr. Yana Delkhah—whose unwavering support has empowered me to reach this milestone. This collection celebrates your strength, spirit, and the profound impact you’ve had on my journey,” explained Esé Azénabor.
The outdoor event space on the rooftop of Rockefeller Center was the perfect venue for Esé Azénabor’s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection. Similar to her bridal customer, Esé Azénabor seeks to dress that consumer that has deep pockets and is ready and willing to spend their dollars on garments that express their penchant for heavily embellished clothing in bold colors. While that aesthetic works well for her bridal customer, this ready-to-wear collection sometimes missed the mark with a mishmash of too many ideas.
Still, there were many garments that worked for the 2024 version of the ladies who lunch, who have a plethora of galas and events to attend. That said, Azénabor was most successful when she followed the less is more dictum and let her brilliant design aesthetic shine.
Images courtesy of Atelier PR
Although this collection was a little heavy on statement pieces, there were garments that worked for that garden party in the Hamptons or that fashionable small gathering. And the addition of iconic models and personalities like Alva Chin, Susan Lucci, Harriet Cole, and Constance White added that extra sparkle to this show. These fashion luminaries also demonstrated that a more seasoned consumer can look great in some of the brand’s party dresses.
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