Alice + Olivia presentations during New York Fashion Week (NYFW) are some of the most highly sought-after invitations of the season. Stacey Bendet’s—Alice +Olivia’s creative director— “Welcome to Wonderland” took her guests into the world of Alice in Wonderland, which was a complete commitment to Lewis Carroll’s fantasy.
The crowd, the fashion, the paparazzi, and the elaborate vignettes added to the excitement of the spring 2027 collection. Fifteen-foot-tall shoes caught everyone’s attention, alongside a beautiful moss-green gown, life-size teapots, and dollhouses made the venue feel like a larger-than-life storybook.
The setting was playful without feeling juvenile. There was an innocence to it that recalled the feeling of experiencing a fairytale for the first time. At the same time, the clothes were sophisticated, detailed, and designed for a woman who wants to have fun with fashion.
Bendet found a way to make Wonderland feel playful without turning the clothes into costumes. The spirit of Alice in Wonderland came through in beautiful prints, intricate embellishments, romantic details, and pieces that invited guests to stop and look again.
The beauty look added another layer to the fantasy. Alice + Olivia partnered with Paris Hilton and her beauty brand, PARIVIE, using “That’s Quenched” cream with its pale-pink opalescent shimmer. The models were literally sparkling, and the effect worked perfectly with the world Bendet created.
Then there was the footwear. Alice + Olivia is relaunching its shoe collection for spring 2027, and the new offerings are certainly worth watching. Ballet flats, pumps, slingbacks, platforms, and wedges come finished with bows, crystals, flowers, and sculptural details. One of the standout details was the sculptural rose heel. Feminine, playful and unexpected, it felt right at home in Wonderland.
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There is a reason Stacey Bendet continues to create presentations that people want to attend. She understands that fashion is not only about clothes. It is also about creating an experience people remember. “Welcome to Wonderland” gave guests plenty to look at, plenty to talk about and enjoy. Between the oversized shoes, sparkling beauty, elaborate set pieces and beautifully detailed clothes, the presentation captured the playful spirit of Alice in Wonderland while still giving the collection a distinct Stacey Bendet point of view.
—Renessta Olds
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