Top Designers Return as New York Fashion Week 2025 Promises Viral Moments

The prestigious New York Fashion Week is set to launch the global month-long catwalk season this Thursday, marking a significant moment as several renowned luxury labels make their anticipated return to the runway. The event, scheduled from February 6-11, will showcase the latest autumn-winter 2025 womenswear collections, featuring exciting comebacks from industry giants.

In a notable development, Calvin Klein Collection, under the fresh creative vision of Veronica Leoni, is making its first runway appearance since September 2018. The brand, which was previously known as Calvin Klein 205W39NYC during Raf Simons’ tenure, joins Christopher John Rogers and Norma Kamali in their triumphant return to the New York fashion scene.

Fashion industry insiders are particularly excited about Leoni’s debut collection. According to Aaron Royce, fashion news editor at The Daily Front Row, “There’s intense anticipation surrounding Veronica Leoni’s vision for Calvin Klein.” The spotlight also shines brightly on homegrown talents who have seen remarkable growth recently, including Thom Browne, Luar, and Collina Strada.

This season’s shows will feature approximately 60 labels presenting their collections across diverse venues throughout the city, marking a departure from the traditional centralized location format. This decentralized approach, once considered novel, has now become an integral part of the Fashion Week experience.

Beyond the runway collections, social media’s influence has transformed Fashion Week into a platform for viral moments. From celebrity front-row appearances to unexpected runway performances, these events now reach a global audience instantly. “Social media has democratized fashion, allowing more people to engage with the industry and conduct their own research,” notes Royce.

Fashion enthusiasts can look forward to shows by industry powerhouses Michael Kors, Carolina Herrera, and LaQuan Smith. The New York schedule will conclude with Thom Browne’s showcase, after which the fashion world will turn its attention to the subsequent shows in London, Milan, and Paris.