Fashion Reverie gets joy from supporting emerging designers and following their journey to market influence and consumer support. Evan Hirsch is one such fashion designer that this publication puts their support behind.
From reviewing is inaugural collection at New York Fashion Week (NYFW) to commenting on his inaugural bridal collection at New York International Bridal Week, Fashion Reverie has been front and center. What stands out most about Evan Hirsch sophomore effort this season is his growth.
Though there is lots of room for growth, with some kinks still to be worked out—Evan Hirsch is only in his mid-20s—he is progressing in a positive direction with better construction and a more clearly defining his design aesthetic, as well as beginning to identify his audience. Though in his previous collection his design aesthetic was all over the place with sometimes too many ideas in one garment, he has learned to tame his enthusiasm in putting everything into one pot at the same time.
His surprise/reveal element still needs refinement—sometimes the final reveal is much better than the opening look—still there is movement in the right direction. And his construction this time around is so much better.
This spring 2025 collection was inspired by sell of Hirsch’s childhood home in Long Island. “When my parents put my childhood home up for sale in June of this year, I was heartbroken. Going through all of my accumulated possessions and mementos was a difficult task,” says Evan Hirsch. “But even worse was watching all of the details that made my home unique were ripped from walls, shelves, and cabinets. It was then that I decided to pay tribute to home the best way I knew how, through my designs.”
For Hirsch patterns that once graced his sister’s bedroom windows now became a strapless mini dress with a bow at the waist. His mother’s kitchen drapes became a two-piece day ensemble.
Images courtesy of VERY New York
While this close-to-home reference point worked at times, other times some of the looks were bit overdone. But this is due to Hirsch still working it out and finding his way. Still, the creativity and talent is still there!!
Fashion designers of Evan Hirsch’s ilk continue to forge their way through an industry that is oversaturated and gives back, at times, less than the hard work and effort. But Fashion Reverie is confident that Evan Hirsch will be one of the winners!!
—William S. Gooch
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