(Capsule) New York is a great showcase for participating brands to show their fresh ideas, craftsmanship, and innovation. Many interesting pieces are  presented with very unique and conceptual themes. Some brands play a lot with crazy, striking color combination, eye-watering patterns, and well-executed tailoring. Meanwhile, the rest of the designers keep it clean and subtle.

Monitaly, a California-based clothing company, steals the show the minute people walk into the building with two dandy Japanese men in blinding geometric suits. Another appealing collection is from Biella, Italy. Camo’s Stephano Ughetti with the “River” Collection, featuring khaki, greys, and greens to create a sporty casual look while maintaining a very Italian aesthetic. An additional highlight from the show is a local brand, Scout Original’s Big Apple 1940s Camo Coat that is a playful homage to New York, taking a vintage military jacket and adding leather and a playful pattern of bitten apples.

In the shoe department, there is a range from Rivieras leisure shoes to the deadly snake patterned Yuketen boots. Moreover, Grenson and Mark McNairy New Amsterdam are still offering their modern touch of traditional English shoes, but with more color and chunky, edgy soles. It has become apparent that the new trend for this coming season will incorporate animal patterns, surprising colors, and funky retakes of classic shapes.