New York City is a global fashion capital and its twice-a-year New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is one of the most celebrated events on the fashion world’s calendar. But when exactly is this fashionable affair, and what can you expect? So here’s a guide to NYC’s iconic Fashion Week.
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When is New York Fashion Week?
New York City Fashion Week usually occurs twice a year, once in February for fall/winter collections and again in September for spring/summer collections.
- February NYFW: Takes place in February’s second week, showcasing collections for the upcoming Fall and Winter months. For autumn, designers and brands are opting for warm and rich aesthetics, giving us clues on what we can expect to see people wearing when the weather gets colder.
- September NYFW: Usually the second week. This issue is Spring and Summer collections-focused—think bright and breezy clothes for the hotter months ahead.
Here’s when NYFW’s slated for in 2025:
- Fall/Winter 2025 Collections: February 6–11, 2025
- Spring/Summer 2026 Collections: September 11–14, 2025
What Happens During NYFW?
New York Fashion Week is a week of runway shows, presentations, pop-ups and special parties. It’s an opportunity for both established and emerging designers to unveil their collections to an audience of buyers, journalists, celebrities and influencers.
Highlights at the Event:
- Runway Shows: This is where designers like Michael Kors, Marc Jacobs, and Carolina Herrera present their newest collections.
- New Talent: The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) and IMG are showcasing rising designers.
- Celebrity Sightings: Whether front-row at shows or at after-parties, nothing brings out A-list stars like NYFW.
- Journalists, photographers and influencers from around the world come to cover the trends Here.
Where Is NYFW Held?
Whereas NYFW was once centralized at Lincoln Center, these days, it’s been spread around the city.
Key venues are:
- Spring Studios: The official home of NYFW events.
- Industry City: A rising runway show destination in Brooklyn.
- Designers’ Maps: Pop out your cellphone maps (in case you haven’t done your homework) and hit unique spaces (think roofs and warehouses) to create memorable runway moments.
How to Attend NYFW?
NYFW is mainly an industry occasion, but there are some options for the general public to experience the magic:
- Public Tickets: A number of designers and events will sell tickets to the public to attend select shows.
- Livestreams: A number of brands now livestream their shows on the internet to a worldwide audience.
- Fashion Week Experiences: Opportunities like NYFW: The Experience offer customized packages to fashion lovers, including access to shows and private parties.
Why Is NYFW Important?
There’s more to New York Fashion Week than glamorous occasion. It is an important influence on worldwide fashion, the economy, and is a reflection of NYC as a center of ingenuity and creativity. And for designers, it’s an opportunity to cement their brand’s identity. For the city, it’s a cultural festival — and a source of millions of tourism dollars.
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