The designer continues to evolve her beloved dance-class aesthetic.
Photos: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
When Sandy Liang presented her Spring 2023 collection last fall, it gave a pivotal (and thoughtful) boon to the still-rising balletcore aesthetic. She powerfully inspired the fashion community to embrace bows, leg warmers and pointe-shoe-looking flats with little-to-no hesitation.
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
The dance-class aesthetic remains a through line in Liang’s latest collection. Though, for Fall 2023, it collided with a new “core” that we’re calling pageantcore. With new elements like satin sashes and crown-like veils, Liang offered a design crossover of what are perhaps modern society’s two most exclusive, hyper-feminine pastimes (which are typically endured by women at a young age).
With a plethora of floral motifs and bows adorning nearly every model, it’s clear Liang has an undying love for the classically girly parts of life and has no plans to end her embrace. That said, there were also less gendered, more utilitarian elements incorporated throughout, including turtlenecks, parkas, hooded tops, trousers, and trainers and mesh slip-ons made in collaboration with Salomon.
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
In tandem with the sashes draped over full looks, layering was a focal point of the show. Knit, long-sleeve turtlenecks were styled by Dean DiCriscio under three-quarter-length sleeved dresses; v-neck sweaters were layered upon even more turtlenecks, allowing for ample color- and texture-blocking.
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Standouts of the collection include new variations of Liang’s acclaimed satin ballet flats, and puffer jackets with ruched patterns neatly adorned with — you guessed it — more bows.
Keep scrolling to take a look at the full collection.
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
Sandy Liang Fall 2023. Photo: Courtesy of Sandy Liang/Gregoire Avenel
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