Washington Square News | Victor de Souza brings the past into the present at New York Fashion Week.

The guests lounged around mid-century modern pieces, trying to hear each other through EDM. Three other designers were to be introduced immediately after de Souza, leading to a notable clash of the public, whose attempts to imitate the designer’s overall style were unsuccessful. High street, meet the elite

While failing to dim the lights to alert the audience that the show was about to begin, the music, which evolved into a series of soft major seventh-core arpeggios played on a solo violin, helped them become immersed in de Sousa’s ethereal collection. Variations on the typical Chanel suit abounded, with translucent lace replacing the traditional wool, and miniskirts being worn instead of longer knee-length skirts. However, as the music intensified and included Philip Glass-style piano accompaniment, the design became more electrifying, taking the audience beyond the natural wood room accents into a fairy tale.