Badgley Mischka | Spring Summer 2023 | Fashion Show

During the finale walk of Badgley Mischka’s spring presentation today, the models came out one by one in various bright-colored frocks, from bubblegum Barbie pink to egg yolk orange—the whole lineup appearing like one big fashion rainbow. Design duo Mark Badgley and James Mischka were feeling bright and sunny this season, and wanted to convey a sense of optimism with their clothes. You can thank their recent travels for such a glass-half-full outlook, both on life and their fashions. “We [recently] went to Marrakech and Casablanca,” said Mischka, “and we got inspired by the colors, the smells, and the fabrics there.”

For spring, the pair wanted their collection to embody the two Moroccan cities’ unabashed love for color—something especially prominent in their architecture and craft markets. “It was our quest to lay a path for our girls to have beautiful, colorful, happy clothes,” saids Badgley. “James and I often do neutral palettes, but we never get the same reaction for evening as we do when we play with color.”

Their gala-ready dresses—in formal fabrics such as satins, mikados, chiffons, organzas, and crepes—came in a variety of sprightly shades. They were very heavy on the ruffles. “We played with a lot of volume, but attached to a streamlined silhouette,” said Badgley. The rose-like ruffled sleeves on a neon green blazer were tricky, though the flouncy, off-the-shoulder ruffled gown in the same shade was striking. Something new for the duo was working with crinoline: They applied full skirts underneath a sheer, embroidered shirt dress. It looked perfect for their Upper East Side ladies-who-lunch clientele. The yellow brocade gown, with a ruffled shoulder and puffed sleeves, was begging to be worn to an opening at The Frick.

Badgley and Mischka also wanted to present some daytime separates for spring. But don’t confuse daytime for casual—at all. “A lot of people wouldn’t consider our day pieces ‘day,’” laughed Badgley. “It’s evening separates. It’s a beautiful gown, but her top is chopped off.” There were floral-print suits, totally sequined suits, and a slinky tank dress paired with a billowy floor-length robe—the type of coat you’d float around a mansion in before descending for breakfast. The designers wanted their separates to have such a sense of elegance and ease. “Our ladies want that haute couture look, but they want to be comfortable,” said Badgley.

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