During New York Fashion Week, attendees know that their job isusuallyto look, but not to touch.

At this colorful event, which kicked off NYFW, guests were encouraged to be hands-on with everything displayed.

This experience makes us rethink the punch in of tech we want to use, said dancer Ashley Mingot.

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I wanted people to come in here, get inspired, and play, said LoCascio.

The playful vibes extended to the atmosphere as well.

Ceiling-to-floor panels with vibrant printshand-drawn by the designerdecorated the space.

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Designer Colin LoCascio.

A few showcased the oversized flower thats a staple of LoCascios collections.

(The designer wore a shimmering blossom to his black Frankie Shop blazer that evening.)

His work juxtaposed with forward-looking phones teased a world where tradition can co-exist with technology beautifully.

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As model Diana Veras put it, I love anything that meshes AI with art made by a human.

I think thats the perfect combination.