Anna Sui’s new collection is inspired by Agatha Christie, so obviously the runway was at the Strand.

It’s fashion week in New York City, which (alas) doesn’t usually concern us all that much here at Literary Hub. But last night, Anna Sui introduced her fall 2024 collection, entitled “WHODUNNIT!!!,” with a runway show at iconic bookstore The Strand—to best set the stage for its literary influences. The brand describes the collection this […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2024-02-12 18:52:59 UTC ]
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