New York Fashion Week AW26
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18/02/2026
NYFW AW26: WHERE THE SEASON BEGINS
New York Fashion Week AW26 unfolded, across the city, collections felt considered - reflective without losing momentum. From intimate gallery settings to landmark Manhattan institutions, the week balanced heritage with new direction. Throughout the week, our models moved with consistency and control, navigating a demanding schedule while embodying the distinct language of each house.


RUNWAY MOMENTS
At Marc Jacobs, eight of our premier models stepped into the four-minute presentation Memory Loss, staged at the Park Avenue Armory. The collection carried emotional weight — a meditation on memory, loss and resilience. The brevity of the show only intensified its impact, placing focus firmly on silhouette, movement and presence.

From there, the tone shifted to romantic strength at Ralph Lauren, where eight of our premier models walked within a transformed Clock Tower setting. Tweeds, metallic flashes and softened tailoring captured a balance between ruggedness and refinement — a reminder of the house’s enduring authority in New York.

At Proenza Schouler, five of our premier girls marked Rachel Scott’s first official collection at the helm. The mood felt thoughtful and grounded. Libby Taverner closed the show with quiet confidence, sealing a cast that embodied modern composure.

Nostalgia took on a youthful edge at Coach, where Lais Garcia made her worldwide debut — opening the show with assured energy — alongside Georgia Martins. Vintage references were reworked with rebellion and playfulness, punctuated by flashes of red and a closing sequence of star-detailed velvet.

Six of our girls walked for Tory Burch, including Penelope Ternes, Libby Taverner and Hejia. Instinct led the styling — unexpected colour pairings, relaxed silhouettes and statement details worn with ease rather than excess.

In the Meatpacking District, Carolina Herrera delivered sculptural elegance. Five of our girls featured, with Luiza, Marije and Hejia each presenting two looks. Volume and structure were softened by fluid movement, striking a refined balance.

Celebrating 45 years, Michael Kors brought polished city glamour to the runway. Eight of our girls embodied sleek tailoring, rich textures and deep jewel tones — timeless, confident and unmistakably New York.

A defining moment came at Calvin Klein, where six girls walked Veronica Leoni’s pared-back exploration of the brand’s foundations. Kaja Krawczyk made her worldwide debut, and Libby Taverner closed the show. The focus on cut, denim and the body itself gave the collection a quiet intensity.

At Ulla Johnson, three girls took to the runway, with Anasofia presenting two looks that balanced strength and softness through texture and colour.

Seven of our models walked for Altuzarra, with Libby opening and Ida Heiner closing — framing a collection defined by precision and understated sensuality. We concluded the week at Khaite, where eight of our models reinforced the brand’s sharp, confident femininity — a fitting final note for the city.

IN REVIEW
NYFW AW26 felt assured. There was reflection, but also resolve. Milestones were reached — worldwide debuts, opening slots, closing moments — alongside steady momentum from those continuing to build across major houses.
What stood out most was the consistency: the ability to shift between aesthetics, from romantic to minimal, from heritage-driven to forward-facing, while maintaining presence and composure throughout.
New York always carries a particular energy — focused, resilient, ambitious. This season honoured that spirit while allowing space for emotion and evolution. As the city settles and the lights dim on another week, there’s a brief pause — a moment to reset, recalibrate, and carry the rhythm forward.
Next stop: London.