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Designer Sander Lak has flipped New York’s up-and-coming scene on its head in just two seasons, shifting the vibe from genderless cool kids a la Eckhaus Latta to sharp, technicolour elegance reminiscent of an early Christopher Kane. It comes as no surprise than that the Dutch designer’s got the pedigree to match his impressive ascension, with previous gigs at Marc Jacobs, Phillip Lim and Dries Van Noten (where he was head of design for five years).