The beats blasted endlessly as designers from across the globe showcased their best looks on models from everywhere imaginable. The lights pulsed like an underground celebration inside Sony Hall, where Runway 7 held its 10th annual showcase during New York Fashion Week. Runway 7 is a Fashion Week production company redefining what accessibility looks like in high fashion. From designers to models to media, the platform integrates cultural diversity with intentional inclusivity, creating an environment where both everyday New Yorkers and industry professionals feel welcome.
There are two types of shows during New York Fashion Week: 1. The official shows that happen within the venues. 2. The "shows" that happen on the street. Ninety percent of the people get dressed up, hoping to get photographed by a popular publication such as Vogue or WWD. Street style happens as guests make their way in and out of a brand's/designer's show.
As you may have figured out by now, Sutton Stracke is quite the jetsetter. While her home base is in Los Angeles, she also spends time in Augusta, Georgia, where she has a stunning house, as well as various cities around the country. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member was recently in South Carolina visiting friends and her son, Philip, (and running into some of her pals from Southern Charm), but she also jets over to New York City from time to time.
Amid the glitz and glam of New York Fashion Week, a surprising talking point rang sizzled to the surface: chicken fingers. Fast food chain Raising Cane's hosted an entire show designed by TikTok-famous fashion designer Joe Ando-Hirsh and inspired by breaded chicken. Bon Appétit talked to Ando-Hirsh about how he approached the task and how he's receiving the ensuing discourse. Also this week,
Tequila Don Julio has once again partnered with award-winning Mexican American fashion designer Willy Chavarria to present the latest Tequila Don Julio 70 Añejo Cristalino Artist Edition bottle. This collaboration, steeped in Mexican culture and the celebration of tradition, arrives as a bold follow-up to last year's acclaimed debut. By weaving Chavarria's artistic vision with the heritage of Don Julio, the release stands as a modern tribute to passion, resilience, and the vibrant spirit of Día de Muertos.
When Jung Kook's bodyguard, Lee Jusang (who fans affectionately call Mr. Lee) arrived at the Calvin Klein venue, the crowd erupted in screams, believing the Golden Maknae to be in tow. Once Jung Kook arrived in a taupe oversized suit with his iconic silver ear, lip piercings, and necklace glimmering in the sunlight, it was clear who played the starring role at the runway show.
Love Island USA just got a follow-up reunion - at New York Fashion Week's Spring/Summer 2026 season, no less. The bi-yearly event is already basically a huddle among friends and former colleagues, where they kiki in their seats and catch up in between shows and during designers' after-parties. And that's never been more true than for the LIUSA cast, who were undoubtedly this season's It girls.
"I want to be a supermodel. Period. I've been practising my walks in the kitchen for years, my mom can show you all the videos I forced her to film."
Through Tuesday, September 16, Rockefeller Center is transforming into the only public destination, physical or digital, to stream the American collections live. Thanks to the Council of Fashion Designers of America and presenting partner Genesys, NYFW Live at Rockefeller Center is back for its second season, serving up front-row thrills without the front-row stress. Expect a parade of big-name designers lighting up the jumbo screens, from Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren to Coach, Tory Burch, Jason Wu and Anna Sui.
Style Across the Aisle In a city known for both its creative energy and its political passion, an event like Style Across the Aisle could only happen in New York. On Sept. 10, the grand hallways of the New York County Surrogate's Court will swap legal briefs for runway beats as over 30 bipartisan public officials model looks from local designers during New York Fashion Week.
