Benito Skinner Talks "Nasty" Style and Mustache at Calvin Klein's NYFW Front Row
On September 8, 2023, Benito Skinner, the actor and writer behind Overcompensating, graced the front row of the Calvin Klein show during New York Fashion Week. The event featured designer Veronica Leoni's spring 2027 collection. Skinner was accompanied by his friend Mary Beth Barone and shared the space with stars like Rosalía and Katie Holmes. Collaborating with stylist Jake Sammis, he adopted a "darker and more intense" aesthetic reminiscent of a "Black Swan" scene. After finishing season two of Overcompensating, he relished the '90s-inspired runway styles and met Tate McRae. Skinner described the experience as joyful, highlighting the diverse moods of the crowd, and teased that the upcoming season would include "more tears, sex," and improved music.
Key facts
- Benito Skinner attended the Calvin Klein show during New York Fashion Week.
- Designer Veronica Leoni presented her spring 2027 collection for Calvin Klein.
- Skinner sat in the front row with his best friend Mary Beth Barone.
- Other front row guests included Rosalía, Katie Holmes, Pam Anderson, Tate McRae, Alex Consani, Owen Thiele, and Sadie Sink.
- Skinner worked with stylist Jake Sammis on a look featuring a shimmery button-up and gray trench.
- He described his outfit as "darker and more intense" and referenced a "Black Swan" aesthetic.
- Skinner's favorite runway looks were clean, '90s-coded pieces, including a blue number on Alex Consani.
- Season two of Overcompensating is currently in editing and will stream on Prime.
Entities
Artists
- Benito Skinner
- Veronica Leoni
- Mary Beth Barone
- Rosalía
- Katie Holmes
- Pam Anderson
- Tate McRae
- Alex Consani
- Owen Thiele
- Sadie Sink
- Jake Sammis
- Ben Jones
- Charlie Riddle
Institutions
- Calvin Klein
- Vogue
- British Vogue
- Prime
- Equinox Hotel
- Dillard's
- Abercrombie
- Nike SB
- Ride podcast
- Overcompensating
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- Albuquerque
- New Mexico