NYFW Recap

The Best Stories about the 2025 FW Shows Photo Source: Wallpaper Magazine NYFW Fall/Winter 2025 shows have ended. Alas, I was unable to attend. However, many of the fashion influencers I follow did attend events and I have curated some highlights below: ***REPOST*** Highlights From New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 This season, the runway shows did two things; showcase the best of big brands, and for supporting up and coming… www.forbes.com Highlights From New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 New York Fashion Week is always a showstopping affair. While the September edition always ushers in the spring collections, the more toned-down February fare features the top fall trends. Nadja Sayej writes about fashion, wellness, beauty and culture. Feb 12, 2025,01:00pm EST Updated Feb 14, 2025, 02:46pm EST WÀNGDA NYFW A/W 2025 at NeueHouse Jason Crowley/BFA.com This season, the runway shows did two things; showcase the best of big brands, who have made their way to the spotlight for setting trends, and support up and coming designers who are bringing a fresh look to the catwalk. Some of the official CFDA calendar shows included New York designers like Dennis Basso, Fredrick Anderson, Thom Browne, Michael Kors Collection, Tory Burch and Carolina Herrera. There was also stunning runway shows from Pamella Rolland, Sandy Liang, Ulla Johnson, Anna Sui, Prabal Gurung, Simkhai and Christian Siriano. Khaite dazzled with its sleek, dapper designs, as one of the most sought-after brands today. Besides that, here are some highlights from both the on-calendar and off-calendar program. NEW YORK, USA — FEBRUARY 07: A model walks the runway during the Sergio Hudson Ready to Wear Fall/Winter 2025–2026 fashion show as part of the New York Fashion Week on February 7, 2025 at Neue House in New York. (Photo by Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images) Gamma-Rapho via Getty Images At Neue House, Sergio Hudson featured with a retro-inspired collection for fall and winter 2025, featuring everything from mohair to leather in dark fall hues, including green, blues and maroons. VIPs in attendance included Keke Palmer, Miss Velvet, Tamron Hall and Davon Godchaux, among others. Artem Fragrances had an activation booth backstage, including their famed scent Southern Ballad, which aims to capture “the nostalgic essence of 1990s Atlanta.” Neue House also featured a presentation from Chinese designer Wanga, who showed a stunning new collection that featured edgy coats, suits and sets in earth tones, with one chocolate brown suit that called to mind a retro throwback to 1970s Texas chic. 8 New York Fashion Week Moments You May Have Missed From sartorial seances and PETA protesters to celebrity run-ins, these are the moments that had fashion editors… www.vogue.com Fashion Week 8 New York Fashion Week Moments You May Have Missed By Kelsey Stiegman February 12, 2025 CHARLY TRIBALLEAU/Getty Images “This and yap,” was the unofficial catchphrase of New York Fashion Week’s fall 2025 season. It captioned countless editor Instagram Stories and grid posts, often accompanied by a $25 bowl of pasta and a brimming martini (the standard fashion week fuel). For regular attendees, the biannual event is a time for market research and content creation — yes — but, most importantly, it’s a time to kiki. Though both garments and the designers who make them change with each season, one thing can always be counted on: the whispered commentary between seasoned editors as the runway music blares — and if not there, then in the backs of Lyfts, over cups of coffee, or via cleverly-named group chats. Though anyone can consume watered-down fashion week highlights through the second-hand perspective of a phone screen, it’s these private conversations between show-goers that truly speak to a collection’s success (or lack thereof). With New York City working hard to reclaim its title as a fashion capital of the world, this NYFW season provided plenty of off-the-cuff moments to inspire these exchanges. From sartorial seances and PETA protesters to celebrity run-ins, revisit the moments that had editors talking. Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen tested the bounds of fire safety Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen fall 2025 CHRISTIAN DEFONTE On Feb. 10, designer Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen hosted her first runway show on the CFDA calendar — “runway show” being a loose term. The candle-lit ceremony was more like a summoning circle than the traditional catwalk one would expect. Invited guests sat around a shadowy stage (on the wood floor, in some cases), observing models as they placed offerings on a center altar. Though the candles created ambience, some audience members were concerned for fire safety. It was certainly a memorable choice, given that fashion week has seen many an after-party shut down by the New York City fire marshals. Lisa Rinna and co. turned NYFW into Bravocon Lisa Rinna closing Jane Wade fall 2025. Photo: Daniele Oberrauch / Gorunway.com The Real Housewives hive has been eating well this season, with cast members abandoning their respective cities for New York City’s fashion escapades. Events were so well-attended — with Luann de Lesseps, Dorinda Medley, Jenna Lyons, and Bronwyn Newport all making appearances — that one PR rep affectionately dubbed the week “Bravocon.” Even with the reality TV stars checking in at nearly every event, none incited a bigger frenzy than Lisa Rinna, who made a surprise performance at Jane Wade. Rinna played the part of the no-bullshit CEO, eliciting audible gasps from the crowd and closing the office-themed fashion show with a bang. https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/shows-trends/g63662419/autumn-winter-2025-shows/ Overall, the highlights demonstrate the Fall/Winter 2025 fashion will make its mark and provide consumers with dazzling designs and wonderful wearables for any aesthetic. I look forward to the Spring/Summer 2025 shows in September!