As the season with the longest shelf life, pre-fall is arguably the most customer-oriented one on the fashion calendar, and nowhere is that more true than in the eveningwear market where an elite clientele steers the direction of trends. Moving counter to the eccentricity bubbling up in ready-to-wear, New York’s formalwear designers had pragmatism on … Read more
WWD has learned that Peter Do is parting ways with Helmut Lang. In a statement, the brand said, “Helmut Lang announces that Peter Do will be stepping down from his position as creative director at the end of this month.” “I want to express my deepest gratitude to Peter for his exceptional creative leadership and vision … Read more
Diotima designer Rachel Scott thought it was a mistake when she heard she was nominated for American Womenswear Designer of the Year at the 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards, which will be presented Monday night at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. “I screamed in the midst of an appointment because it was … Read more
Applications have opened for the next season of New York Men’s Day. The next edition of the biannual showcase is slated for February for the fall season. That will mark the 23rd edition of New York Men’s Day, which was founded by Agentry PR in 2014 to showcase emerging and genderless contemporary talent. Between 10 … Read more
American fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger browses through a rail of custom-made suits worn to this year’s Met Gala by K-pop stars Stray Kids, before opening up a tuxedo to reveal a special label. The eight-member South Korean boy group caused an online frenzy when the Tommy Hilfiger brand ambassadors became the first K-pop group to … Read more
Every year, New York Fashion Week kicks off the spectacle of the September fashion month by making a splash — whether by making a bold statement on the runway, big-name celebrity appearances or other viral moments. From household name brands to emerging designers, NYFW consistently showcases its unique fashion moments on social media. Here, WWD … Read more
New York Governor Kathy Hochul celebrated the end of fashion week by saying the state will release the names of the companies who will receive the first round of funding from the New York State Fashion Innovation Center on Sunday. The Fashion Innovation Center seeks to expand the use of renewable animal, plant and bio-manufactured fibers in the … Read more
For spring, Maria McManus was directly inspired by the Björk quote, “I feel the 21st century is another new age. Not only can we collaborate again with nature, but we have to. It’s an emergency.” As a result, she continued to expand on her sustainable practices, working with new natural materials such as Cradle to … Read more
Dutch designer Ronald van der Kemp lifted the spirits the morning of the 9/11 anniversary by flying the flag for American glamour — literally. He presented his divine RVDK circular couture collection, which included plenty of stars and stripes, as a sentimental ode to New York in the ’80s and ’90s heyday, when giants Bill … Read more
5000’s spring 2025 collection brought a punk ethos to suiting, offering new iterations of classic styles updated with various textures, colors and modern design elements. Designer Taylor Thompson, who is a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund nominee, presented the collection at New York’s historic Marble Cemetery, showcasing an array of workwear-meets-suiting looks that gave a modern spin … Read more
