NYFW faces identity crisis

NYFW faces identity crisis

Established apparel brands including Coach, Michael Kors and Calvin Klein will hit the runway alongside emerging labels at the New York Fashion Week (NYFW), which kicks off on September 11. Yet, the event's unity is being tested as some of its most influential designers are opting to stage their shows outside the official calendar. Marc Jacobs, owned by French luxury conglomerate LVMH, presented his Fall 2025 collection back in July at the New Y…