Dear Sylf Honors Legacy with Upcycled Tribute Collection at EMERGE! Fashion Week Live

Dear Sylf designer Brodie Leftridge transforms his late grandfather’s wardrobe into a runway celebration of love, memory, and sustainability for EMERGE! Fashion Week.

I have to share this because it truly touched my heart: today’s EMERGE! Fashion Week Live with Dear Sylf wasn’t just a fashion moment — it was a full-on emotional experience. Designer Brodie Leftridge revealed that his latest runway collection is a tribute to someone incredibly special: his late grandfather, who was also a stylist.

Instead of just designing new pieces from scratch, Brodie is doing something bold, meaningful, and sustainable. He’s actually upcycling clothing straight from his grandfather’s closet — weaving memories into the very fabric of his collection. It’s fashion as storytelling, where every piece carries history, love, and legacy.

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What makes this even more inspiring is the way Brodie is channeling his grief into creativity. He’s showing us that style isn’t just about what’s trendy — it’s about honoring where we come from and carrying those stories forward. This is fashion with a soul, and honestly, it’s exactly the kind of artistry that reminds me why I love runway shows in the first place.

If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when sustainability, heritage, and emotion collide in fashion, this is it. Brodie has turned personal loss into a collection that celebrates life, love, and the timeless bond of family.

You absolutely don’t want to miss this. See Dear Sylf live at EMERGE! Fashion Week on September 16th at the Lehman Ballroom.

Grab your tickets here: www.Emergerunwaynyc.com

This show is going to be unforgettable — I can already feel it.