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The Met unveils spring 2026 exhibition ‘Costume Art’, plots new Condé Nast galleries

New York’s The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) has unveiled the concept of The Costume Institute's upcoming spring 2026 exhibition, titled ‘Costume Art’. Due to open from May 10, 2026, running through January 10, 2027, the exhibition will “examine the centrality of the dressed body”, a press release revealed. With a primary focus on Western...

Retail

Asos prepares to open London and New York pop-ups

Online retailer Asos is set to open two new pop-ups in London and New York. The locations are due to appear over the next two months, the first being on London’s Carnaby Street. At the location, which will run from November 7 to 16, Asos said it will stock over 200 pieces, spanning outerwear to partywear to gifting. The retailer’s newly launched...

Fashion

Mexican bridal house Nadia Manjarrez opens studio & showroom in New York City

Mexican-based bridal atelier Nadia Manjarrez has opened a new studio and showroom in New York City. Located within the city’s flower district, the studio hosted an opening event on October 13, coinciding with the NY Bridal Market, and is set to host another special shopping event for brides-to-be on October 18. “After two successful years of...

Retail

Skarlett Blue to host first-ever pop-up in New York City

New York-based lingerie brand Skarlett Blue is set to host its first-ever pop-up event in New York City. Located at 62 Bedford Street, in the West Village, the pop-up is set to run from October 11 to 12 and will offer a selection of Skarlett Blue’s lingerie collections for shoppers to try on in person. In addition, the lingerie brand will also...

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Los Angeles Apparel opens debut flagship store in SoHo, New York City

Los Angeles Apparel, the apparel manufacturer and retailer from American Apparel founder and ex CEO Dov Charney, has opened its first flagship store in New York City. KPG Funds, the New York-based owner and developer of office buildings, has announced that the LA-based fashion manufacturer signed a new lease agreement for its debut New York City...

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Fashion

Is NYFW undergoing an identity crisis as major American designers continue to stray?

More and more American designers are opting to show outside of the United States in lieu of major European cities in the hopes of boosting brand exposure, connecting with a wider client base, and safeguarding future profit - but what impact is this having on NYFW? Steven Kolb, CEO and President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America...

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Robert Talbott returns to Madison Avenue with flagship launch during NYFW

Californian menswear brand Robert Talbott has returned to Madison Avenue, coinciding with the opening of its new flagship store with the start of New York Fashion Week. Hosting an invite-only cocktail celebration on Wednesday evening at its new store, the event coincides with the brand’s 75th anniversary while signalling its commitment to...

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5 New York Fashion Week events open to the public

With American icon Michael Kors kicking off the official New York Fashion Week (NYFW) spring/summer 2026 ready-to-wear season on September 11, industry leaders and fashion professionals take over the city once more. Among the designers set to present their collections are Anna Sui, Alexander Wang, Calvin Klein Collection, Christian Siriano,...

Retail

Watchfinder opens first US retail store in New York City

Richemont-owned pre-owned luxury watch specialist Watchfinder & Co., founded in the UK in 2002, has opened its first US retail store in SoHo’s Spring Street in New York City. The debut US store is Watchfinder & Co.’s largest retail venture to date and aims to solidify its growing presence in the North American watch market, where it has seen...

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French cashmere brand Kujten to make US retail debut

Kujten, a cashmere fashion house, is set to open its first US store in New York. The French brand has selected Madison Avenue in the Upper East Side of the city as the location for the store, scheduled to open autumn 2025. Adding to its 50 boutiques spread across France and Europe, the first US location will house a full range of women’s, men’s...

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Complex to open permanent concept store in New York

Complex is continuing its venture into the retail space. The media and culture platform is moving beyond its penchant for temporary pop-ups and is opening a new New York flagship store. Located at 620 Broadway at Houston Street, the store marks the second retail outlet for Complex, which opened its first flagship on Fairfax Avenue in Los Angeles...

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Coterie & Magic New York return this fall with new buyer and customer experience programs

Coterie and Magic, the bi-annual international trade fairs for contemporary apparel, footwear, and accessories from Informa Markets, are set to return to New York City this fall, offering visitors a host of new buyer and customer experience programs. Both trade fairs will take place at the Javits Convention Center once more, running from...