CFDA Releases Spring/Summer 2026 New York Fashion Week Schedule
September’s edition of NYFW will see Alexander Wang return, as well as appearances from Europe-based Cos, Off-White and Toteme.
Fashion Week
Independent show reviews from fashion’s top critics.
Is Fashion Stuck in the Archives?
At Pitti Uomo, there was a sense of nostalgia that felt both backward looking and progressive, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
How Homme Plissé Fits Into Issey Miyake’s New Menswear Strategy
The Japanese brand’s fastest-growing line is ceding the Paris fashion week spotlight to IM Men and taking a ‘slow road’ with traveling events powered by a new ‘open studio’ strategy, starting with an Italy-inspired presentation at Pitti Uomo in Florence.
How Homme Plissé Fits Into Issey Miyake’s New Menswear Strategy
The Japanese brand’s fastest-growing line is ceding the Paris fashion week spotlight to IM Men and taking a ‘slow road’ with traveling events powered by a new ‘open studio’ strategy, starting with an Italy-inspired presentation at Pitti Uomo in Florence.
A New Plan for New York Fashion Week
KFN, which launched earlier this year, unveiled on Thursday plans to evolve New York Fashion Week, starting with a new network of venues available to designers without a fee.
In Shanghai, Fresh Energy Despite the Downturn
From Samuel Guì Yang to Ao Yes, Shanghai Fashion Week’s best shows were those with a modern take on Chinese dressing, reports Angelo Flaccavento.
5 Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Paris Fashion Week
While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.
5 Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Paris Fashion Week
While critics may have hailed Tom Ford and Givenchy as standout moments of the season, new analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE says Schiaparelli, Coperni and Chanel led the user-generated conversation on social media during Paris Fashion Week.
Top 10 Shows of the Season
Duran Lantink leads BoF’s list of best shows from the Autumn/Winter 2025 season.
Paris Day Nine: Fashion Is a Kitchen, Not a Laboratory
The importance of a recipe — not a formula — was on display at Chanel, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent on the last day of Paris Fashion Week.
5 Brands That Dominated the Social Conversation During Milan Fashion Week
DSquared2, Moschino and Versace led the user-generated conversation on social media during Milan Fashion Week according to BoF's new social intelligence tool BoF INSIGHTS PULSE, powered by Quilt.AI.
Paris Day Eight: The Case for Intimacy
A heightened sense of intimacy ran through shows as varied as Sacai and Louis Vuitton on the eighth day of Paris Fashion Week.
Paris Day Seven: When the Clothes Do the Talking
On the seventh day of Paris Fashion Week, featuring Duran Lantink, Valentino and Balenciaga, the dialogue between clothing and body said more than brand storytelling.
Paris Day Six: What Is Wearable?
On a day of Paris Fashion Week shows dominated by Comme des Garçons and McQueen, conceptual clothes and their place in today’s fashion world was up for discussion.
Paris Day Five: It’s a Process
On the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week, process was front and centre at Givenchy, Issey Miyake and more.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Ludovic de Saint Sernin to Guest Design Jean Paul Gaultier Couture
The designer will show during Paris’ haute couture week in January.
Paris Fashion Week to Include Alessandro Michele’s Valentino Runway Debut; Dries Van Noten’s First Show Without Van Noten
The Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode released its provisional calendar for the Spring/Summer 2025 edition, featuring 70 shows and 38 presentations. Weinsanto will kick off the week on Sept. 23 and Louis Vuitton will round it out on Oct. 1.
Off-White, Toteme to Show at New York Fashion Week
The schedule includes around 60 designers, down from around 70 for Autumn/Winter 2024 in January.
Why UK Designers Are Decamping to Milan
The exodus of British talent is a blow for the fashion scene in London already hit by Brexit and the abolition of tax-free shopping.
Tommy Hilfiger to Return to New York Fashion Week
On Feb. 9, Tommy Hilfiger will stage a show for the Autumn/Winter 2024 edition of New York Fashion Week.
Christian Cowan to Stage Paris Show Featuring Sam Smith
Christian Cowan, the British-born, New York-based designer whose bright, voluptuous gowns have been worn by celebrities including Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Cardi B and Lil Nas X, will put on a show during Paris Fashion Week, featuring a performance by singer Sam Smith.
Paris Fashion Week to Include Guest Shows By Marni and Peter Do; Carven’s Comeback
Mugler and Maison Margiela are also returning to the womenswear calendar after years of online shows and events during the menswear season.