Gurung is using his platform to promote change, and in a Fashion Week taking place among headlines about Hurricane Irma and other global catastrophes, that made this show feel vital.
The collection had an appealing directness, as well. Over the past few seasons, Gurung has turned cut-outs trimmed with rouleau buttons into a key signature; this time around he added them to ribbed knit dresses and, most effectively, a deep-hemmed sweater. Some of his clients will probably take to wearing the top portion only.
NICOLE PHELPS, Vogue.com
