Christopher John Rogers F/W 2025.26 New York

[LadyJunon]

credit: vogue

 

[Phuel]

He’s carrying on and owning that classic American sportswear sensibility of nonfussy, unpretentious and most importantly— Phoebe-free designs. In an American fashion era seeped in clownwear/dragwear/ragwear/Phoebewear, his is refreshingly classic but never budget. And he’s come a long way from his sloppy budget start, investing in solid construction, tailoring, fit, and no nonsense prettiness without the Barbie-saccharine. And not a whiff of that obnoxious 90s nostalgia either. The suiting with the minimal Helmut Lang-ish stripes are really good.

Now he needs to invest in stronger, highend footwear. But baby steps, Chris.

 

[WAVES]

oh I need to watch the show properly I’m invested!

 

[Lola701]

He is one of the few trying in NYFW.
This collection needed a bit of editing, a better cast and a better venue but it’s unmistakably HIM! And for that, I applaud!

 

[Alquimista]

it has colours, nice shapes. a bit tooo formal for rtw but a woman need a dress, right.

beautiful shape here and nice construction here

 

[jeanclaude]

The colour palette is depressing.

 

[Cocteau Stone]

If this had less muted earthy toned colours and more enriched jewel tones I’d like it more. That also the makeup and hair is a bit fussy, especially when the hair in the way of the necklines/collars.

All in all though, it’s a breath of fresh air for NYFW and is such an honest point of view. I like where he’s going and excited to see more down the line. Still needs an edit in parts, either for the line up or even the designs themselves. Still a lovely showcase though. And I’m not mad at the venue, just a styling and casting needs a boost so a location like this can actually still work.