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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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Runway 7 NYFW highlights Latin American designers

Buenos Aires - From September 10 to 14, Runway 7 held its ninth edition during New York Fashion Week at Sony Hall, featuring over 130 designers. The event brought together 28 Latin American brands from countries like Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia, as well as international offerings from Japan, the UK, and Portugal. Over five days, the runway...

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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,...

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Spotted on the catwalk: NYFW SS26 trend colors of Pantone

During New York Fashion Week spring/summer 2026, everything revolves around personal expression. This acts as a powerful counterbalance to artificial intelligence and creeping uniformity. According to the Pantone Colour Institute, designers are opting for a bold mix of familiar shades, vibrant accents and calming neutral tones this season. The...

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Season of new beginnings: All the SS26 debuts at a glance

Few fashion months in recent memory have been so heavily defined by debuts before even commencing as this spring/summer 2026 season. What begins surprisingly quietly in New York and London escalates into a veritable whirlwind of designer changes in Milan and Paris. The past few years’ game of musical chairs, with creative directors switching...

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'Minimalist' Ralph Lauren designs kick off New York Fashion Week

Ralph Lauren moved the start of New York Fashion Week a few hours early, presenting a Spring 2026 collection on Wednesday that the designer described as minimalist with a touch of softness. The setting: the designer's offices on tony Madison Avenue, where models presented a range of fitted and flowing silhouettes mostly in solid colors....

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Ebay is collaborating with Erdem to spotlight pre-loved fashion

E-commerce platform Ebay is continuing its mission to spotlight pre-loved fashion during the upcoming spring/summer 2026 catwalk season in New York, London, Milan and Paris, by returning with its ‘Endless Runway’ circular fashion initiative. The global initiative, now in its second year, was launched to reinforce pre-loved fashion’s place on the...

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ShopGoodwill.com to bring thrift to the catwalk at NYFW

ShopGoodwill.com, the e-commerce auction platform created, owned, and operated by the Goodwill non-profit organisation, is teaming up with fashion designer Evan Hirsch to bring thrifted Goodwill treasures to the catwalk during New York Fashion Week for the first time. Hirsch, known for his viral transforming dresses and sustainable approach to...

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CFDA releases preliminary SS26 New York Fashion Week schedule

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has released its preliminary New York Fashion Week schedule for the spring/summer 2026 season, which will run from September 11 to 16 throughout New York City. NYFW in September will feature more than 60 catwalk shows and designer presentations, with additional collections being presented...

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New York Fashion Week's new partner KFN outlines plan to uplift event

KFN, a strategic partnership created by KF Fashion and N4xT, has outlined phase one of an initiative intended to bolster the presence of New York Fashion Week. The plan was revealed during an industry event attended by designers associated with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and various media, which then reported on the news....

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Carolina Herrera to showcase SS26 collection in Madrid

New York-based fashion label Carolina Herrera, owned by Spanish group Puig, is stepping away from New York Fashion Week in September to showcase its spring/summer 2026 collection in Madrid, Spain. The move will mark the brand’s third destination show, following resort showcases in Rio de Janeiro in 2023 and Mexico City in November 2024, and will...

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3 Takeaways from New York Fashion Week, Fall/Winter 2025

Although New York Fashion Week usually heralds the start of a consecutive month-long stint of runway shows that take over the big four, this Fall/Winter 2025 season saw the city stand alone, so to speak. While the other three fashion capitals - London, Milan, and Paris - agreed to shift back their dates a week to reflect the later menswear and...