New York Fashion Week is back! Everything to know about NYFW 2025

New York Fashion Week is back!

The event that allows some of the biggest names in fashion to show off their latest designs is just days away in the Big Apple. The latest edition will offer a glimpse into the new year, as designers reveal collections for spring/summer 2026.

February's New York Fashion Week, which focused on fall/winter 2025 fashion, was a star-studded affair. Various runway shows and other events featured appearances by Queen Latifah, Adrien Brody, Kerry Washington, Keke Palmer, Amanda Seyfried, Jodie Turner-Smith and other marquee stars. In September 2024, highlights from NYFW included a surprise appearance by Madonna at a star-studded Luar show.

USA TODAY will be attending all the biggest NYFW events and bringing you all the latest star sightings and eye-catching looks. Here's what you need to know before it all starts.

When is New York Fashion Week 2025?

NYFW officially runs from Thursday, Sept. 11 to Tuesday, Sept. 16, though there will be a handful of events in the days leading up to the start of the Council of Fashion Designers of America calendar. Fashion week will then return to New York in early 2026.

What is NYFW?

Taking place each year in February and September, New York Fashion Week is a collection of runway shows and fashion presentations where the world's biggest designers and brands show off their latest looks. The most recent edition of NYFW in February featured about 60 runway shows.

Where is NYFW?

NYFW events will be held in various locations around New York City, including the New York Public Library and Times Square.

NYFW 2025 schedule

Michael Kors will help kick things off for NYFW 2025 on Thursday, Sept. 11, and the final day will feature presentations by Andrew Kwon and Pamella Roland. Here's a look at all the other shows to keep an eye on throughout the week. Check the Council of Fashion Designers of America calendar for information on timing.

Sept. 11