Sandy Liang: Where Girlhood Takes Us
New York City designer Sandy Liang never fails to capture the essence of girlhood in her collections. Her latest seasonal presentation, described as “a childhood fantasy realized,” is a nostalgic reflection on the Sandy Liang girl growing up. Liang expertly pairs together an extensive color palette of textures, prints, and patterns to emulate the captivating connection of creativity and chaos that exists at the core of getting older.
A Childhood Fantasy Realized
The show notes for Liang’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection perfectly capture the authentic experience of growing up as a girl. Liang drew inspiration from her own adolescent archive, recreating her childhood princess dresses in full-size and screenprinting scribbles from her day planners onto graphics and other garments. The result is a collection that is both playful and sophisticated, reflecting the duality of girlhood.
From Princess Dresses to Adult Princess Dresses
Look 7 in the collection features what Liang calls her “adult princess dress.” This dress, along with the rest of the collection, is a nod to the excitement of growing up and having secrets. Liang’s usage of her childhood princess dresses and personal day planner scribbles adds a personal touch to the collection, making it truly unique and authentic.
Playful Abandon and Self-Actualization
The show notes also highlight the juxtaposition of playful abandon and self-actualization that exists in the Sandy Liang girl. Her closet is filled with beautiful and unlikely things, all layered on top of each other. Skirts are layered atop long johns, polka dots are paired with florals, and ties are donned underneath quarter-zips. Liang also elevates her outerwear range, dipping nylon zip-up silhouettes in bold colorways of neon yellow and pink.
Personal Touches and Childhood Memories
Liang’s personal favorite childhood memories are also reflected in the collection’s graphics selection. ToysRUs, The Snowman, and The Parent Trap all make cameos throughout the delivery. Pearls are an accessory of choice, emulating the growing girl’s desire to look older than her age. The collection exudes individualism, subtle elegance, and supreme whimsy.
Following the Sandy Liang Girl
Sandy Liang’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection continues to follow the Sandy Liang girl wherever her life may take her. With her expertly crafted designs and personal touches, Liang captures the essence of girlhood in a way that is both relatable and aspirational. Explore the collection in the runway images above and stay tuned to Hypebeast for continuing New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 coverage.
