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Marc Jacobs opened Fashion Week with a collection that challenged body proportions and conventional notions of beauty
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Despite the clothes, much of the buzz centered on Jacobs relaunching his beauty line after a five-year hiatus
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At Marc Jacobs: Sofia Coppola and her daughter Cosima, and Anna Wintour embracing drag queen CT Hedden
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Veronica Leoni presented a tailored, minimalist collection at Calvin Klein, nodding to the designer’s 1970s and 1980s era
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Wes Gordon at Carolina Herrera also embraced precise minimalism. His red strapless gown was a model of elegance
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Michael Kors celebrated 45 years of his namesake house in NY this week, a brand that has become a symbol of upscale Americana
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Michael Kors' clean-lined suits, soft coats and evening gowns in burgundy and black
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The show drew a long list of celebrities, including rapper Mary J. Blige and actress Leslie Bibb
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Michael Kors underscored the runway drama with a red faux fur coat, precisely suited to the New York chill
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Also marking an anniversary, designer Anna Sui celebrated 35 years since presenting her NY debut show, where she emerged as a distinctive voice in fashion
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The collection served as a tribute to Sui's extensive archive, featuring bohemian rock codes that have become her signature
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Among the guests: Marc Jacobs, Debbie Harry, model Karen Elson, Andrew Bolton and Rachel Feinstein
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Front row at Christian Cowan: Julia Fox more elegant than ever, and Bebe Rexha in a daring neckline
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On the runway, Cowan offered a glimpse into the bedroom with a rich lineup of slip dresses, sheer layering and satin and lace fabrics
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Americana style. Velvet blazers, tailored suits and soft silk blouses stood out in designer Ralph Lauren’s elegant show
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We loved the interplay between evening and everyday, with relaxed knit ensembles paired with metallic skirts. Gigi Hadid was also there
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In the front row were Lana Del Rey and Anne Hathaway, who is promoting her new film, "The Devil Wears Prada 2"
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Pamela Anderson at the Tory Burch show with a makeup-free face
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Sheer layering and exposed chests, a cross-runway trend seen in numerous shows, also appeared on the Tory Burch runway
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The same was true for designer LaQuan Smith, whose bold collection featured abundant lace, corsetry and sheer detailing
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Smith’s velvet suits conveyed softness and strength at once. The unlit cigar in the model’s hand was unnecessary
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Julia Fox received invitations to numerous shows this season. At Christian Siriano, she was also seen with actress Natasha Lyonne
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The corset’s comeback gained further momentum on Siriano’s runway through strong, sexy silhouettes
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A day before Calvin Klein unveiled its runway show designed by creative director Veronica Leoni, the romantic drama series "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette," created by Ryan Murphy, premiered on Disney+.
The timing, on the eve of New York Fashion Week and Valentine’s Day, was no coincidence. The series revisits one of America’s most iconic love stories, cut short by a tragic plane crash. Its heroine, Carolyn Bessette, came to embody the precise minimalism of the 1990s while working as a stylist in Calvin Klein’s public relations department at the height of the brand’s fame, where she was responsible for private client sales.
From "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette"
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In recent years, Bessette’s understated wardrobe has found renewed relevance among Gen Z women embracing clean lines and monochromatic palettes. "She had an all-American beauty. Not a model. Not an aristocrat. Not a celebrity. It was never contrived,” George Carr once said of her. Carr is the brother of fashion designer Zack Carr, who served as Calvin Klein’s artistic director in the 1990s, when Calvin Klein shook the industry with Kate Moss’ heroin chic and the CK1 fragrance campaigns that defined a generation’s aesthetic.
(Calvin Klein fall-winter 2026-27 runway show)
Leoni’s new collection nodded to Klein’s elegant codes through tailored suits, trench coats, long overcoats and sleek dresses in solid hues. She also introduced denim pieces that reinterpreted archival designs from 1976. "This season was formed by an investigation of Calvin Klein’s strong history of iconography and a rigorous exploration of shape, craft and meaningful simplification,” said Veronica Leoni, according to Fashion United. “I wanted to tighten my expression of elegance and style with an intimacy and focus on form and the body to evoke a sense of empowerment."
A$AP Rocky disappoints, Rachel Scott shines
New York Fashion Week for fall-winter 2026-27 opened the international circuit of shows scheduled for the coming month. Despite celebratory milestones, including 45 years of Michael Kors and 35 years of Anna Sui, the clothes often felt secondary. Many collections leaned on recycled ideas and cautious conservatism.
This was also evident in ostensibly provocative, media-savvy shows such as A$AP Rocky’s presentation for the AWGE collective. Not even Rihanna’s presence in the front row could elevate the recycled concepts on display. Fortunately, Khaite once again delivered a powerful collection that many women would likely be eager to adopt.
(Khaite fall-winter 2026-27 runway show)
Rihanna at New York Fashion Week
One of the week’s standout figures was designer Rachel Scott, who made her debut this season as creative director of Proenza Schouler after founders Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez departed to lead Loewe.
Scott, 42, was born in Jamaica and works in New York. She identifies as a queer woman and has established herself as one of the most influential designers of the new generation of American fashion. Her aesthetic language fuses Afro-Caribbean culture, traditional craft and contemporary tailoring. In 2021, she launched her own label, Diotima.
(Proenza Schouler fall-winter 2026 runway show)
For Proenza Schouler, Scott emphasized the artistic and cultural elements that have made her a compelling voice. Through body-focused silhouettes, including open backs, sheer fabrics and knitwear combined with beaded crochet, she created a contemporary collection that remained faithful to the founders’ spirit.
Diotima runway show designed by Rachel Scott
At her independent label, however, Scott displayed a more experimental and personal approach, incorporating prints inspired by the work of Afro-Chinese Cuban artist Wifredo Lam. Vogue described the show as one of the few political statements of New York Fashion Week.
What else happened in New York? The season’s standout moments are captured in the images above.