Hot cuisine meets haute couture as luxury fashion house Nardos unveiled its Spring/Summer 2025 collection at Daniel Boulud’s iconic New York flagship restaurant. The evening blended fine dining with high fashion — a feast for the senses where guests were immersed in an atmosphere of refined elegance, surrounded by warm tones, exquisite detailing, and the brand’s signature sophistication.
A Celebration of Nature’s Poetic Beauty
At the heart of New York Fashion Week 2025, Creative Director Nardos Imam introduced Garden Symphony, a collection inspired by the delicate harmony between flowers and their environment. Each gown reflected nature’s quiet power — from three-dimensional floral embroideries to flowing, organic silhouettes that moved like petals in a summer breeze.
The collection’s romantic color palette and sculptural details evoked a sense of freshness and vitality, capturing the fleeting beauty of nature in motion. Imam’s designs invited viewers to pause and appreciate the artistry found in every stitch — couture as a living, breathing form of art.
The Story Behind the Designer
Born in Eritrea, East Africa, Nardos Imam grew up listening to the rhythmic hum of her mother’s sewing machine — a sound that would shape her destiny. After relocating to the United States, she turned that early fascination into a flourishing career in luxury fashion.
Her namesake brand has become synonymous with exquisite craftsmanship, specializing in couture, bridal, accessories, and ready-to-wear. Each creation reflects her commitment to timeless beauty, handcrafted detail, and a deep reverence for nature’s artistry.
A Dialogue Between Art and Nature
Speaking about her inspiration, Imam shared,
“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 captured that essence through her vibrant, abstract colors, and we brought those hues into our designs to mirror nature’s energy and movement.”
The result is a stunning visual symphony — one that blurs the line between art, nature, and fashion.
Where Haute Couture Feels Alive
As guests admired the collection amid the elegant interiors of Daniel, the connection between high art and fine dining felt effortless. Both worlds share an appreciation for precision, creativity, and sensory delight — values that define Nardos’ Spring/Summer 2025 Garden Symphony as one of the season’s most poetic presentations.
Nardos’ Spring/Summer 2025 Ready To Wear Collections
