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In New York, Practicality and Pragmatism

At a challenging time for the industry and the world at large, brands focused on serving their clients’ needs for comfort, a source of power, specialness and of course — things to buy.
Models walk the runway at Khaite, Area, TWP, Michael Kors and Diotima.
Models walk the runway at Khaite, Area, TWP, Michael Kors and Diotima during the Autumn/Winter 2026 edition of New York Fashion Week. (Spotlight/Launchmetrics)

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Further Reading

New York Fashion Week’s Identity Crisis

New York’s runways were once the industry’s ultimate marketing platform. Many brands are realising there are other ways to reach customers — with a better ROI.

What European Luxury Can Learn From American Fashion

American brands have recaptured the zeitgeist — and market share — as Europe’s luxury slump persists. As the sector’s biggest names plot a comeback, there may be lessons to take from across the pond.

About the authors
Joan Kennedy
Joan Kennedy

Joan Kennedy is Correspondent at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and covers beauty and marketing.

Diana Pearl
Diana Pearl

Diana Pearl is Senior News and Features Editor at The Business of Fashion. She is based in New York and drives BoF’s marketing and media coverage.

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