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New York Fashion Week
The latest news, show reviews and designer profiles from New York Fashion Week.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.
When Big Beauty Pulled Out of NYFW, Indies Stepped Up
New York’s backstages were ruled by smaller brands making their Fashion Week debuts as big-name brands increasingly divest their sponsorships.
In New York, Heiresses and Working Girls
The clothes on offer at New York Fashion Week ranged from fanciful to practical to a perfect mix of the two, reports Lynn Yaeger.
A Quiet New York Fashion Week Leaves Behind Big Questions
This week, New York-based designers confronted industry-wide challenges, and problems all their own.
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Marc Jacobs’ American Anatomy
‘I have come to understand that fear is not my enemy — it is a necessary companion to creativity, authenticity, integrity, and life’ was the crux of the message accompanying a line up that referenced Rei Kawakubo’s notorious ‘tumour’ collection two weeks after the US presidential inauguration.
Marc Jacobs’ American Anatomy
‘I have come to understand that fear is not my enemy — it is a necessary companion to creativity, authenticity, integrity, and life’ was the crux of the message accompanying a line up that referenced Rei Kawakubo’s notorious ‘tumour’ collection two weeks after the US presidential inauguration.
This Week: Trump’s Tariffs, New York Fashion Week, Retail Earnings
The schedule is missing some big names, but added a high-stakes debut at Calvin Klein. Plus, Ralph Lauren, e.l.f., Tapestry and others report fourth-quarter results.
New York Fashion Week Isn’t Dead
Big names, extravagant productions, a Google-sponsored shuttle bus and an overall sense of high energy all helped breathe new life into the shows this season.
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Hopes and Fears at New York Fashion Week
The intense political moment found its way onto the runway, wittingly or unwittingly, reports Lynn Yaeger.
Can Off-White Get Back on Track?
In recent years, the death of founder Virgil Abloh, a troubled push upmarket and the near implosion of Farfetch have dealt severe blows to one of the world’s most successful luxury streetwear brands. Off-White CEO Cristiano Fagnani sat down with BoF to outline his ‘reset’ strategy.
Can Off-White Get Back on Track?
In recent years, the death of founder Virgil Abloh, a troubled push upmarket and the near implosion of Farfetch have dealt severe blows to one of the world’s most successful luxury streetwear brands. Off-White CEO Cristiano Fagnani sat down with BoF to outline his ‘reset’ strategy.
At NYFW, Models Push Governor to Sign Fashion Workers Act into Law
The Model Alliance delivered hundreds of letters from models and allies to New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s office Tuesday morning, calling on her to sign the act which passed in the state’s Senate and Assembly in July.
After the ‘Toryssance’: Tory Burch’s Balancing Act
The American designer and entrepreneur revived industry chatter by updating her aesthetic. Now Burch—wary of straying too far from her roots—is fine-tuning the balance between stretching her creative limits while serving her loyalists. She’s also relaunching her trademark shoe.
After the ‘Toryssance’: Tory Burch’s Balancing Act
The American designer and entrepreneur revived industry chatter by updating her aesthetic. Now Burch—wary of straying too far from her roots—is fine-tuning the balance between stretching her creative limits while serving her loyalists. She’s also relaunching her trademark shoe.
The News in Brief
Crypto-Luxury Brand 9dcc Is Shutting Down
The brand cited headwinds in web3 and softness in the luxury market for its decision in an announcement Tuesday.
Temu-Owner PDD Holdings Misses Quarterly Revenue Estimates
Despite price slashing from retailers and government stimulus measures to boost consumer spending, the e-commerce company's year-on-year net income fell 47 percent.
Swiss Watch Exports Jump in April Ahead of Threatened US Tariffs
Swiss watch exports to the US saw a significant increase in April, driven by a surge in shipments ahead of anticipated tariff hikes.
Italy’s Fashion Brands Sign Accord to Fight Worker Exploitation
Italian legal and political authorities, trade unions and fashion industry parties signed a non-binding action plan focussed on the creation of a database of brands’ suppliers and their workforces, after prosecutors uncovered widespread abuse.
EU Warns Shein of Fines in Consumer Protection Probe
The EU has ordered Shein to address consumer law breaches within one month or face potential fines.
Trump Extends Deadline for 50% Tariffs on EU Goods to July 9
The US president told reporters the decision to push the deadline came after he had a ‘very nice’ phone call with Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
E.l.f. Beauty Announces $1 Price Hike, Citing Inflation and Tariffs
The mass brand will raise prices in August.