You would think that fashion week is one big party because of the celebrity-studded seating charts and the ever-flowing champagne towers (and you wouldn’t be entirely wrong). In the midst of all the commotion, it can be simple to overlook the fundamental purpose behind these weeks: clearly the collections. For the designers on the roster, attending fashion week is no easy task; securing a desired time slot on the calendar requires years of effort and significant financial investment. This makes it all the more exciting each time a fresh voice emerges with ground-breaking ideas that unite the sector and the larger fashion community.