If you thought youโd seen everything New York City had to offer, think again. From 11 to 16 September, Manhattan will transform into a living, breathing headline as New York Fashion Week takes over โ where every show is an event, every sidewalk a runway, and the front rows are packed with industry power players and scene-stealers. With the Council of Fashion Designers of America unveiling the first look at the official schedule for the Spring 2026 season, the buzz is only growing. NYFW 2025 isnโt about playing it safe; itโs a sprint through style, spectacle, and the kind of creative chaos only the city that never sleeps can conjure.
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Icons, Upstarts, & Debuts
From the first model striding onto Michael Korsโ runway Thursday morning, NYFWโs fashion marathon will hit with all the subtlety of a city cab at rush hour. Over sixty official shows and presentations? Youโll barely have time to touch up your lipstick between breakthrough collections and A-list sightings.
Heavy hitters are set to make their return: Christian Siriano, Todd Snyder, Sergio Hudson, and Tory Burch proving that veteran vision is still thriving. But while the American vanguard flexes its edge, international names are also landing in NYFW 2025 for their share of the spotlight. With Off-White, Toteme, and COS already on the schedule โ and Alexander Wang making a comeback โ the guest list grows more unpredictable by the hour.
But donโt expect just a nostalgia trip. Amir Taghi, SC103, Maria McManus, and a wave of newcomers are guaranteed to keep the energy fresh. With nine first-time additions, this seasonโs debut class is the largest in decades โ proof that NYFW isnโt just a showcase for legacy houses but a breeding ground for tomorrowโs tastemakers. Blink, and you might miss the designer destined to dominate the headlines in seasons to come.
Main Characters Missing In Action
It wouldnโt be NYFW without a little drama โ the kind that starts before the first look even hits the runway. A trio of heavy-hitters โ Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, and Ralph Lauren โ are all expected to sit this one out, leaving everyone guessing about their next moves. Meanwhile, former NYFW mainstay Carolina Herrera has packed up and decamped to Madrid, giving Europe a taste of whatโs usually a Manhattan must-see.
Do these absences signal destination shows, creative reinventions, or simply a pause before a bombshell return? Whatever the reason, the gaps have already set industry insiders whispering in circles.
Letโs Hear It For The Boys Men
NYFW 2025 will also mark the return of New York Menโs Day โ bringing a fresh crop of designers ready to flip the menswear script on its head come 11 September. This isnโt just a nod to the guys; with rising stars like Archie, Ciara Son, Bryan Jimenez, and more, Menโs Day promises risk, reinvention, and bold new perspectives. If you want to see where menswear is headed, this is the space to watch!
Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.
