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Emily Dawn Long Debuts Spring 2027 Collection with Short Film The Crack of Dawn

other · 2026-09-14

Emily Dawn Long, a designer based in Downtown Manhattan renowned for her trendy knit hats and vintage T-shirts, showcased her Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection at her Lower East Side venue, which features both a showroom and a drop-in store. The collection, accompanied by a short film titled The Crack of Dawn, includes a dress that highlights "Southern cleavage" and showcases elements like ruffles and pleats. Key items consist of a silk dress, backless pieces, folded-print T-shirts, and a frilled leather jacket. Influenced by the 1980s, her designs draw inspiration from figures like Leonardo DiCaprio and Bruce Willis. Long, a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominee, counts Justin Bieber and Zendaya among her admirers. "I'm having fun!" she remarked, praising her creative team.

Key facts

  • Emily Dawn Long presented her Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection at her Lower East Side space.
  • The collection was accompanied by a short film titled The Crack of Dawn.
  • The film follows rings passed among Lower East Side micro-celebrities.
  • A dress in the film features a back cutout revealing the upper gluteal cleft, termed 'Southern cleavage' by Dawn Long.
  • The collection is described as a 'case study on folds,' incorporating ruffles, pleats, and cockades.
  • Dawn Long is nominated for the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund and the CFDA Award for Emerging Designer of the Year.
  • She has collaborated with A24.
  • Fans include Justin Bieber, Jeremy Allen White, Kaia Gerber, Zendaya, and Pedro Pascal.

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Artists

Institutions

  • A24
  • CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
  • CFDA

Locations

  • Downtown Manhattan
  • Lower East Side
  • Atlanta
  • Miami

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