Backstage at Marc Jacobs.
Photographed by Hunter Abrams.

From Wednesday, February 11 through Monday, February 16, designers will showcase their fall 2026 collections in New York City. Organized by the CFDA, New York Fashion Week kicks off with a highlight: Rachel Scott’s official debut at Proenza Schouler. (She joined the brand late in the design process last year, refining work already in progress.) The week’s closing show remains unannounced, though it won’t be Raul Lopez’s Luar, as his plans are still unconfirmed. However, Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren will get a head start with off-calendar shows on February 9 and 10, respectively.

New to the schedule this season is 7 for All Mankind, now led by former Blumarine designer Nicola Brognano. Carolina Herrera returns after showing its spring collection in Madrid, while Public School’s Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow are back on the calendar, as is Derek Lam under creative director Robert Rodriguez.

Several brands mark anniversaries in 2026: Lafayette 148 New York, founded in 1996, and Khaite, Kim Shui, and Private Policy, all launched in 2016—a year that has since gained cult status online. Tapping into the prep revival trend are menswear labels like Avon Anglers, Peak Lapel, and the heritage brand J. Press.

Making the leap from awards to the runway are Ashlynn Park, winner of the 2025 CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, and Veejay Floresca, the first transgender woman to win Project Runway. (Her mentor on the show, Christian Siriano, is also showing this season.)

In recent years, NYFW has grown into a center for new talent, much of it supported by the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund; over 20 designers and brands on the schedule have been part of the program. Additionally, a number of smaller labels—including Zoe Gustavia Anna Whalen, Advisry, Aisling Camps, Alix of Bohemia, Andrew Curwen, Mel Usine, Menyelek, and Ossou—have moved from off-schedule presentations to official spots for the fall season.

Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about the release of The Fall 2026 New York Fashion Week schedule highlights designed to sound like questions from real people

General Beginner Questions

1 Wait Fall 2026 Why are we talking about clothes for over a year from now
Thats how the fashion industry calendar works Fall collections shown in February are for the following FallWinter season It gives buyers and press time to plan

2 What exactly is New York Fashion Week
Its a major industry event where top designers and brands present their latest collections for the upcoming season to buyers journalists celebrities and influencers It sets trends for the fashion world

3 Where can I find the full official schedule
The full schedule is typically published on the official Council of Fashion Designers of America website and on fashion industry platforms like Vogue Runway or WWD

4 Can I just buy a ticket to attend a show
Generally no Most shows are by invitation only for industry insiders press and celebrities However some brands host public events or livestream their shows online for everyone to watch

5 What are the highlights everyone is talking about
Highlights usually mean the biggest shows highly anticipated debuts or special events

Schedule Logistics Questions

6 When exactly is Fall 2026 NYFW happening
While dates can shift slightly it will almost certainly be held in midFebruary 2026 The official dates are now confirmed with the schedule release

7 Where will the shows take place
Shows are held at various venues across New York City Traditional locations include Spring Studios in Tribeca Industria in the West Village and specific landmark locations chosen by designers

8 Which bigname designers are confirmed to show so far
Based on the highlights major names like are confirmed The schedule also highlights exciting returns like