), many brands will also vie for attention through staged street takeovers and, yes, traditional runway shows. It’s so much more than just a wisp of fabric — it’s an invitation into creative director Kari Vettese’s universe. Vettese launched her namesake brand in 2022 with the intent of mixing her Italian-American heritage with damn good partywear. The clothing has an imperfect feel because, as Vettese tells NYLON, “nothing is designed on the computer. Tyla paired hers with a colorful biker jacket, Bad Gyal wore it with not much else for her Torso-directed “Da Me” music video, and Taylour Paige donned the dress version to announce her pregnancy.