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Video: Jason Wu runway show during NYFW SS26

The Jason Wu Collection unveiled its highly anticipated Spring/Summer 2026 line with a captivating full fashion show during the recent New York Fashion Week. The event, a highlight of the season, masterfully showcased Wu's signature aesthetic – a delicate yet powerful fusion of sophisticated femininity and modern design. Each piece presented on...

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SS26 street style: Little Red Riding Hood, rugby players and charming trivialities

It will be a while before the trends from the current spring/summer 2026 Fashion Weeks truly take shape. This is no reason to look away from the fashion capitals. While designers in Paris, Milan, London and New York present their summer collections, show guests are already providing exciting insights into how individual trends could be...

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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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Sperry launches debut collaboration with Monse during NYFW SS26

American lifestyle brand Sperry debuted its first-ever collaboration with New York-based label Monse during New York Fashion Week. The collaboration sees Monse step into the footwear category for the first time and comes two seasons after Monse partnered with Sperry to feature its designs during its NYFW shows. NYFW: Sperry x MONSE Collection...

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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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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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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 Designers Celebrates 40 Years of Nurturing UK Creative Talent

New Designers is proud to unveil a special anniversary campaign celebrating four decades of championing emerging creative talent, as it returns to London’s Business Design Centre for the 40th time – from 2 – 5 July (Week 1) and 9 – 12 July (Week 2) 2025. Tickets are available now. At the heart of this year’s celebrations is a star-studded lineup...

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'House of McQueen' off-Broadway production to open ahead of NYFW

A new off-Broadway production centering on the life of the late fashion designer Alexander McQueen is set to debut just ahead of New York Fashion Week. Named House of McQueen, the show is written by Darren Cloud and directed by Sam Helfrich, with Gary James, the nephew of the late designer, serving as creative director. A retelling of McQueen’s...

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Australian designer Aurelio Costarella passes away age 60

Australian designer Aurelio Costarella has passed away at age 60 after a fight with Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, a rare, untreatable, and fast-progressing brain disorder that also took the life of his sister, Gracie. One of the most successful designers in Western Australia, Costarella was born in Perth to Sicilian parents. His Italian roots are...

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New York Fashion Week FW25 Trend: Glisten Up

The fw25 edition of NYFW welcomed the Calvin Klein Collection, designed by Veronica Leoni, back to the fold. In fact the whole week turned into a celebration of the great tradition of American sportswear, with its clean lines and luxurious fabrics. Designers went for plenty of texture and surface interest to keep ‘classics with a twist’ fresh...