Back with Jymir Fayall For His First NYFW Runway

We’re back again with Jymir Fayall, the Philly-born 20-year-old designer behind Rentry Collective.

Our first feature was all about getting to know Jymir and his talent for reviving “dead pieces.”
This time, we caught up with him to talk about his New York Fashion Week (NYFW) debut what it was like backstage, the piece that meant the most to him, and the lessons he’s carrying forward.

The Interview

Q1: What was the moment you realized you were showing at NYFW  and how did it feel seeing your first model hit the runway?

Jymir: “I realized I was in NYFW as a designer when the NYFMC (New York Fashion & Music Conference) hit me up on Instagram. Seeing the emails and confirmations made it real.

I didn’t get to watch my models walk because I was backstage, but when I saw the videos later and walked out beside them, it hit me; this is a career path I can prosper in."

Q2: You always rework older pieces into new ones. Which look from this drop meant the most to you personally or creatively?

Jymir: “The piece that meant the most to me was the light-blue 777 maxi skirt. I spent the most time on that one, and it really represents the effort I put into this collection.”

Q3: You always rework old pieces into new ones. Which look from this drop meant the most to you creatively or personally?

Jymir: “For this show, I didn’t want to stay in a box or just do what I already knew. I challenged myself to step out of my comfort zone and mix different styles denim, duffle materials, and varsity cuts to tell a story through the collection.”

Q4: What part of NYFW caught you off guard the energy, crowd, feedback, or something behind the scenes?

Jymir: *“Definitely the behind-the-scenes chaos. Everything was so hectic so many people in one cramped space.

I had people yelling at me to get ready, picking and declining models on the spot… it was stressful, but a great learning experience. I made good connections and hope to return next year.”*

Q5: What advice would you give to young designers chasing that first big break?

Jymir: “Push yourself to do what makes you uncomfortable that’s how you grow. I was nervous about the outcomes, but everything turned out well and I gained valuable connections.”

Closing Thoughts

Jymir Fayall’s New York Fashion Week debut is proof that persistence and creativity can take you to one of the biggest fashion stages in the world.