Everything You Need To Know About New York Fashion Week FW25, So Far

New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025 kicked off on February 6, showcasing sustainability, inclusivity and innovative takes on uniform dressing. So far, highlights include Collina Strada's "Fempire" showcase and Jane Wade's continued exploration into futuristic workwear. Whether it's Hillary Taymour of Collina Strada reclaiming identities once marginalized through a playful, childlike and nostalgic lens, or Jane Wade dissecting corporate culture to merge technology, business and individuality, these collections reshape familiar narratives into something unexpected.

Continue reading for our favorite showcases of NYFW and stay tuned for more highlights.

While you're here, check out our recap of Berlin Fashion Week FW25.

Collina Strada Wants You to "Be the Star That You Are"

Collina Strada's FW25 show "Fempire," was a vibrant celebration of femininity in all its forms -- honoring the legacy of the women who came before us while embracing the ones we are. With the brand's continued commitment to sustainability, Taymour sourced heirloom wedding dresses from New Jersey thrift shops, deconstructing and reimagining them with the unmistakable Collina Strada touch. Stripped down and rebuilt, these garments emerged as ethereal pieces -- delicate yet powerful.

Taymour's vision embraced inclusivity and radical self-expression, weaving together femininity, queerness and disability -- identities long marginalized but reclaimed with strength and pride. The runway was graced by Aaron Rose Philip and Hari Nef who are familiar faces in the Collina Strada universe and embody the brand's ethos of representation and unapologetic authenticity.

Lisa Rinna Is The Boss of Jane Wade's "MERGER"

Jane Wade's FW25 "THE MERGER" reimagined corporate culture as fashion performance, reflecting how technology is reshaping the modern workplace. Framed as a fictitious corporate takeover, the show's immersive set blended live footage with streamed content to mirror the hybrid work experience.

From hierarchy-driven office dynamics to evolving executive dress, the brand fused traditional tailoring, high-end sophistication and sexy office-core aesthetics in its pieces. PopSocket accessories gave smartphones a luxury fashion touch, while the use of Nike's Air Max Muse sneakers combined its sporty aesthetics with traditional workplace professionalism. Even Olipop -- the health drink of choice for corporate workers, was embedded into the designs, blurring branding with lifestyle.

Jane Wade transformed the corporate world into a theatrical space where business, technology and identity merge as one.

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