Australian brand Ozlana presented their much-anticipated new collection DREAM STILL____ at New York Fashion Week

An edgy yet romantic take on street couture, the new collection highlighted their experimental textiles, quality fabrics, and sustainable artisan techniques.

Backstage Photo by Nick Merzetti @Merzetti / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

The mood at the runway was serene, with a naturalistic set design featuring dried wildflowers and pampas grass, soft fur overlays, and lightweight cloud props hanging from the air, illuminated in soft hues. The sound of chirping birds and projected moving scenes of waves and stars created an immersive experience, as if within nature, in the heart of midtown New York.

Backstage Photo by Nick Merzetti @Merzetti / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

DREAM STILL____ translates a tale of nostalgia as a woman builds her life in the city, recalling her beautiful countryside youth, and lapsing into a sweet recollection of what has been. Presenting an All Seasons collection, and subverting the traditional fashion calendar, OZLANA brings a new moment to their audience, combining highly wearable, practical fashion with an idealistic, dreamy mood.

Backstage Photos by Nick Merzetti @Merzetti / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Designer Hannah Kim has created a casual and lux style with light feminine dresses in satin and chiffons, leather bomber jackets, and coloured fur gilets. DREAM STILL____ is a carefully developed collection, flowing effortlessly through a series of colorways transitioning from pretty pinks, baby blues and beiges, to black.

Runway Photo by Jonathan Lapada @J.Lapada / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Looks were layered, showing combinations of pieces. A strawberry motif embroidered on a long length knitted cardigan worn with a cherry print dress was accented by a red handbag and red sunnies for a cute look. A floral print pink dress with ruffled hem and cuffs oozed femininity.

Runway Photo by Jonathan Lapada @J.Lapada / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Glints of metallic embellishments lifted the soft pastel palette, with beaded embroidery, delicate hanging eyeglass chains, and silver heels. Fun accessories gave a youthful feel, with mini handbags, complete with fur trimmed handles – a hint of the classic Ozlana aesthetic.

Runway Photo by Jonathan Lapada @J.Lapada / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Runway Photo by Jonathan Lapada @J.Lapada / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Shoe options included clean white platform sneakers worn with transparent sheer socks, and pale pink gold buckled mules lined with fur. Models were styled with a certain girlishness, with floral face tattoos and textured teased hair in high ponytails.

Runway Photo by Jonathan Lapada @J.Lapada / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

The grand finale featured every model returning to the runway sporting a fur parka, Ozlana’s signature item. Plush fur-lined hoods in a multitude of colorways gave the wearer an expression of individual personality. So cozy, so covetable!

Runway Photo by Jonathan Lapada @J.Lapada / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Dreamy romantic undertones came through a modern, youthful, wearable collection where traditional Spring/Summer & Autumn/Winter looks are effortlessly merged.

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Credits:

Runway Photographer
Jonathan Lapada @J.Lapada / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Backstage Photographer
Nick Merzetti @Merzetti / Fashion Nomads @Fashion.Nomads

Official Sponsors:
Alkaline Water, AOFM Pro, Milbon USA, Stylecraft

Hair:
Jorge Luis using Milbon USA

Makeup:
Michelle Webb for AOFM Pro