Daniel Boulud's iconic New York flagship is renowned for offering a transcendent culinary experience, so it’s only fitting that luxury fashion house Nardos chose this exquisite venue to unveil their Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Guests were not only treated to Daniel’s signature blend of elegant interiors and warm hospitality but were also immersed in elegant event dresses and a warm color palette.

‍Nardos Imam, the Creative Director behind the brand, is flourishing this New York Fashion Week with her Garden Symphony, a collection inspired by the poetic beauty of the natural world. Each creation is an enchanting personification between flowers and their surroundings. From intricate floral embroideries to flowing, organic silhouettes, the collection feels like a breath of fresh air.

Originally from Eritrea in East Africa, Imam grew up listening to the hum of her mother’s sewing machine, which sparked her lifelong passion for fashion. After relocating to the United States, she channeled that inspiration into a career in the industry. Her brand specializes in accessories, bespoke couture, bridal gowns, and ready-to-wear collections, and is known for its intricate craftsmanship. For this particular runway, each piece features exquisite details like embroidery and beading and draws inspiration from the beauty of nature, blending classic romanticism with contemporary colors.

Imam shares, “When you walk into a garden, it isn't a still image: it's a breath of life. The flowers, butterflies, and bees all contribute to this dynamic scene. Joan Mitchell masterfully captures nature with her vibrant and abstract colors. We used many of her abstract colors to coordinate with the beauty of nature within a garden. Cohesively, it incorporates the noise and color of nature, bringing out the most vibrant hues and aligning them with the movement of nature.”