New York Fashion Week, held from September 9 to 14, featured numerous surprises. Among them, the appearance of the singer Leiva in one of the most anticipated shows of the season, that of Gabriela Hearst.

Dressed entirely in black, with a suit, sweater and accessories included, with the exception of his silver necklace, the trim of his hat and his brown shoes, the artist appeared at the end of the parade. Her presence marked, once again, the close relationship she maintains with the designer.

Gabriela Hearst, story of an icon

Gabriela Hearst was born in Uruguay in 1976. She grew up on her family’s ranch in Paysandú, developing a very special bond with nature. After studying at the British School of Montevideo and at the University of Uruguay, Gabriela traveled to New York and launched her first self-titled project in 2005, while continuing to take charge of the family ranch.

Very committed to tradition, attention to detail and the concept of “fair fashion”the designer developed numerous projects in this sense: lace The jackets and coats in its collections are lined with silver fabric that prevents cell phone radiation from reaching the reproductive organs and works with linen treated with aloe, a fiber that absorbs less water than cotton.

In 2012, she entered the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). In 2016, she continued to establish her talent and success with the release of the Nina Baga very exclusive limited edition bag, which, like the Birkin of Hermes, has a long waiting list. The same year, gyear the 2016/17 International Woolmark Womenswear Award.

In November 2018, Gabriela Hearst opened her first flagship store, located on Madison Avenue in the Carlyle House, in New York. A building that became the symbol of its commitment to sustainability: it was built without chemicals and light sensors to reduce electricity consumption. 90% of the material waste generated during the construction process was recycled. In 2019, he also opted for compostable TIPA packaging and the introduction of recycled cardboard hangers.

In February 2020, Gabriela Hearst announced its partnership with EON, a leading digital identity platform for the fashion and apparel industry. It allows measuring, among other metrics, the traceability of garments through a QR code. His spring-summer 2020 show was the first carbon neutral.

A star designer

Gabriela Hearst, also creative director of Chloé since 2020, has numerous personalities among her clientele. One of them is Jill Biden, the first lady of the United States, who wore an ivory coat/dress, embroidered with the 50 flowers that symbolize the states of the United States, for the night of the presidential inauguration.

Meghan Markle is another of her faithful followers: the former actress wore a black dress by the designer during her official trip to New Zealand in 2018. Sophie de Wessex opted, just a month ago, for a red ruffled dress designed by the designer, also confirming her power in the royal wardrobe.

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