New York Fashion Week 2024: Complete Schedule, designers, guest list and venue

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) 2024 is poised to return this September, bringing with it an array of innovative designs and runway spectacles. As designers prepare to showcase their spring/summer 2025 collections, the fashion world is abuzz with anticipation.

Over 60 runway shows are scheduled, featuring some of the industry’s most acclaimed names, including 3.1 Phillip Lim, Luar, and Willy Chavarria. The event, organized by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), is expected to be a highlight of the global fashion calendar, as per a report by USA Today.

Kickoff and Star-Studded Lineup

Although New York Fashion Week officially begins on Friday, September 6, the festivities will unofficially start with prominent designers such as Ralph Lauren and Proenza Schouler presenting their collections. The renowned New York design studio Area will have the honor of opening the event with their fall/winter 2024 runway show.

As the week progresses, fashion aficionados can expect a mix of established and emerging designers, culminating in a finale by Melitta Baumeister. Baumeister, a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund winner and Parsons School of Design graduate, is known for her avant-garde approach and will close the six-day fashion extravaganza.

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Celebrity Guests

NYFW is not just about the clothes; it’s also a major cultural event that draws celebrities from music, film, sports, and fashion. The February edition of NYFW saw appearances by Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Sam Smith, Anna Wintour, Emily Ratajkowski, and Blake Lively. This September, the guest list is expected to be equally star-studded, adding an extra layer of glamour to the proceedings, as per the USA Today report.

NYFW 2024: Dates and Schedule

The official NYFW 2024 runs from September 6 to September 11. Each day is packed with shows from both established fashion houses and up-and-coming designers. The schedule includes:Friday, September 6: Area, Brandon Maxwell, Badgley Mischka, Willy Chavarria

Saturday, September 7: Prabal Gurung, Sergio Hudson, Tommy Hilfiger, Kim Shui

Sunday, September 8: Ulla Johnson, Off-White, Jason Wu Collection, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Eckhaus Latta

Monday, September 9: Carolina Herrera, Naeem Khan, Coach, Theophilio, Tory Burch

Tuesday, September 10: COS, Michael Kors, Elena Velez, Cynthia Rowley

Wednesday, September 11: Jane Wade, Private Policy, Frederick Anderson, Melitta Baumeister

The event kicks off the global fashion month, with London, Milan, and Paris Fashion Weeks following shortly after.

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A New Venue with a View

This year, NYFW relocates to a new venue, moving from the downtown Spring Studios to the Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The new location offers a professional and cultural hub complete with an outdoor terrace overlooking the Hudson River, a restaurant, a food hall, and event spaces. The shift to this venue promises a fresh atmosphere for attendees and designers alike.

FAQs

Where is NYFW 2024?
This year, NYFW has relocated from Spring Studios in downtown to RXR’s Starrett-Lehigh Building in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. The new venue, described as a “professional and cultural hub,” features an outdoor terrace with views of the Hudson River, a restaurant, a food hall, and versatile event spaces.

Is New York Fashion Week twice a year?
NYFW takes place twice annually—in February and September. Fashion operates on a “one season ahead” schedule, meaning the designs showcased in February preview collections for the end of the year.