New York Fashion Week Recap SS25

Another summer flies by and another New York Fashion Week has officially ended, and what a fashion week it was!

The week kicked off with some shade between Naomi Campbell and Anna Wintour at Harlem’s Fashion Row Fashion Show and Style Awards on September 3rd. Wintour, tasked with presenting the Fashion Icon Award to Campbell, threw a little dig, saying, "I’m punctual, unlike someone who's often late." But surprise—Naomi wasn’t late at all! She arrived exactly when the event producers told her to. When accepting her award, Campbell fired back: “I want to say this: everything is meant to work out the way it’s meant to work out. It wasn’t my choice to have the other lady, I’d much rather have this.” Wintour left early for the U.S. Open, so Naomi wasn’t late—just not Wintour's priority!

Now to my favorite event of the week!

New York Men’s Day, hosted by Agentry PR and sponsored by Sperry, Victorinox, Hilldun, Oribe, and Augment. The event showcased 10 emerging menswear and genderless designers, including A. POTTS, Clara Son, Earthling VIP, Sivan, The Salting, of—nothing, Sermon Series, Stan, Tarpley, and Terry Singh.

A. POTTS' Urbanoceana collection blended deep-sea fantasies with urban grit, featuring 70s beach vibes, African gods, and traditional Japanese workwear, creating an "everyday editorial" feel for creative professionals.

Clara Son’s Reminiscence SS25 collection drew inspiration from a personal dream, transforming a scenic coastal bike ride into wearable art that evokes hope in tough times. Sivan showcased a gender-fluid collection in blues, beiges, and grays, combining tailored refinement with beachside ease, all while celebrating inclusivity.

The day ended with cocktails by Hendrick’s Gin and Hudson Whiskey, plus some lively networking and a bonus gift of Sperry shoes—fashion, fun, and connections all in one!

Enter the big boys!

Ralph Lauren, Coach, Tommy Hilfiger, and Tory Burch who refreshed their classics, while Paris-based labels Alaïa and Off-White brought their spin to American fashion at New York Fashion Week. Though Milan and Paris have dominated the fashion calendar, NYC wasn’t short on stars thanks to the US Open, drawing celebrities like First Lady Jill Biden, Usher, Jude Law, and Naomi Watts to Ralph Lauren’s Hamptons event.

Alaïa’s Guggenheim show had supermodels like Naomi Campbell in attendance accompanied by stylist extraordinaire Luxury Law, with Rihanna stealing the spotlight in a floor-length mesh dress. Tory Burch pulled stars like Elizabeth Olsen and Mindy Kaling, while Luar wowed with a surprise appearance by Madonna.

Off-White’s first New York show attracted Zayn Malik, Mary J. Blige, and Olympic gold medalist Sunisa Lee, celebrating Virgil Abloh’s Ghanaian heritage. Prabal Gurung’s collection, inspired by Kamala Harris’ campaign, highlighted themes of matriarchy and femininity.

Big collaborations included Elena Velez with OnlyFans, Sandy Liang with Android, and Naeem Khan with Universal Pictures for a "Wicked"-themed collection.

The week was filled with political undertones and they did not go unnoticed, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Vogue launched Fashion For Our Future, a non-partisan march in midtown Manhattan to kick off New York Fashion Week. This historic event united over 1,000 participants from across the fashion industry to promote democracy and encourage voter registration. Notable figures like Anna Wintour and Thom Browne highlighted the importance of voting and the role fashion can play in driving civic engagement. Marchers wore exclusive designs by Old Navy and CFDA member Zac Posen, with limited-edition pieces available for purchase. Partnering with the nonprofit I am a Voter., the event provided voter registration and resources to mobilize the fashion community during Fashion Week and beyond.