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Ralph Lauren to return to New York Fashion Week with a show in the Hamptons

Ralph Lauren will return to New York Fashion Week this year, opening the event with a show in the upscale coasting enclave the Hamptons on 5 September. “The Hamptons is more than a place. It’s a natural world of endless blue skies, the ocean, green fields, and white fences, rusticity and elegance with a quality of light that drew artists here...

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Thom Browne's Poe-tinged dark romance ends NY Fashion Week

In a sparse warehouse dotted with trees, models sauntered down the catwalk in tweed coats to the sound of ravens as US designer Thom Browne closed New York Fashion Week with what he called a "romantically dark" show. The designer's theatrical autumn-winter 2024 collection on Wednesday evening was inspired by Edgar Allan Poe's seminal "The...

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A glance at New York's fashion future: Anniversaries, comebacks, and debutantes for FW24

New York Fashion Week was once the shining centre of a new guard of fashion, far removed from the heritage and prestige of Milan and Paris or the experimental creativity of London. It has somewhat fallen out of favour and fashion in recent years. Over time, New York seemed a little too commercial in taste, a little too safe and yet, at often...

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From red carpet to runway: Pamella Roland gears up for year of growth

Since the brand’s inception in 2002, Pamella Roland has steadily grown into an eveningwear staple, finding a firm footing among red carpet elite and luxury retailers, alike. To establish such a status, president and designer Pamella DeVos has put her emphasis on catering to a confident woman that demands a versatile wardrobe, and as such seeks...

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Tory Burch inspiring optimism at New York Fashion Week FW24 show

Striding down the runway to music from The Cure and Joy Division on Monday, models at New York Fashion Week paraded skirts inspired by lampshades -- US designer Tory Burch's celebration of making "the everyday sublime". The brightly colored and sometimes shiny skirts seemed to stand alone at the waist and were designed to fold up "almost like...

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Tommy Hilfiger pays tribute to NY as city's fashion week kicks off

As his red, white and blue mainstay prepares to turn 40, Tommy Hilfiger paid tribute to New York as a leading character in his journey to the design big-time as the city's fashion week got underway. To a hip-hop and disco-heavy soundscape curated by DJ Questlove evocative of the city's recent past, Hilfiger showcased a strong campus look set off...

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New York Fashion Week gets ready to welcome us into its shiny new home

Fashion thrives on change and this New York Fashion Week which starts on Thursday, February 8 and runs until Wednesday, February 14, will see newness regardless of what designers reveal on the runway: A fresh new residence. And it has been as divisive as any other major shift in fashion. The upcoming shows will be held for the first time in...

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AW24 fashion week season preview: Debuts, returnees and events to look out for

The AW24 womenswear fashion week season is swiftly approaching, and with so many debutants and comebacks on the agendas, it looks to be an exciting time for the industry. Before we dive into the impending schedules, FashionUnited has gathered all the information you need to know to prepare you for what is ahead. New York: February 9 to 14 Tommy...

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CFDA posts preliminary schedule for NYFW Fall /Winter 2024

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled the preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Fall/Winter 2024 season. Peter Do is set to kick off the schedule, presenting his second collection for Helmut Lang on February 9, while CFDA chairman Thom Browne returns to show on schedule, closing out the season with his...

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Runway crashers and Peter Do's debut: New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2024 recap

New York City’s week-long, hazy heat wave did not stop the movers and shakers of New York Fashion Week as established houses and emerging designers alike presented their Spring/Summer 2024 collections. In a time where luxury giants are dominating the industry, a very select few heritage houses (if any) showed in New York, as this season’s...

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Is New York stuck in a fashion rut?

New York, the bustling metropolis renowned for its iconic skyline, diverse culture, and non-stop energy, is stuck in a fashion rut. The city’s fashion scene has been criticised for lacking innovation and fresh creativity in recent times. Some observers argue that the city's fashion industry has become somewhat stagnant, with established...

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Rimowa celebrates 125th anniversary during New York Fashion Week

Rimowa, the German-founded luggage company owned by LVMH, has successfully established itself as a coveted fashion accessory brand. Known for its enduring suitcase designs crafted from lightweight, robust materials like aluminum and polycarbonate, its minimalist aesthetics and iconic grooved exteriors have propelled it from a traditional luggage...