Everything to Know About New York Fashion Week’s Fall 2025 Season
New York Fashion Week is here. From the best shoes to the biggest runway shows, presentations and events, here is a running look at the highlights from New York Fashion Week’s fall ’25 season.
Marc Jacobs’ Whimsical Runway Shoes
The designer unofficially kicked off NYFW on Monday with his spring ’25 show at the New York Public Library. Tracee Ellis Ross, Nara Smith, Lisa Rinna, Nicky Hilton and Sofia Coppola were among the guests at the show. The “Courage” collection featured dramatic, up-turned boots, elongated pumps and bulbous heels.
Nordstrom Unveils New York-Inspired Campaign
Nordstrom NYC celebrated the launch of the Nordstrom For Everything New York campaign on Wednesday with a cocktail party hosted by Jamie Nordstrom. Held at Wolf at Nordstrom NYC, the event brought together campaign stars such as Amy Sedaris, Kate Young, Devyn Garcia, and Carlisle Aikens. The campaign, shot photographer Cass Bird and styled by Young, highlights iconic New York establishments and features a dynamic group of notable New Yorkers also including actors John Turturro and Spike Lee.
Saks Kicks off NYFW With a Star-Studded Party
Saks Fifth Avenue kicked off New York Fashion Week with a celebration hosted by Saks Global President & Chief Commercial Officer, Emily Essner, at the newly opened Crane Club Restaurant on Wednesday night. The event featured a performance by Caroline Polachek, with guests such as Laura Harrier, Alex Consani, Thomas Doherty, Hari Nef, Chanel Iman, Nicky Hilton Rothschild, Jemima Kirke and more in attendance.
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Christian Siriano Collaborates With “The Handmaid’s Tale”
In honor of the sixth and final season of Hulus’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” which is set to return this spring, Christian Siriano teamed up with Hulu to design a custom piece inspired by the tv series. The designers reimagined the show’s red cloak costume as part of the brand’s fall ’25 collection. The look featured a cape with structured shoulders and hood that was shed on the runway as a symbolic act of liberation and empowerment. By “reclaiming the red,” Siriano and Hulu aim to tell an inspiring story of resilience and transformation, according to Siriano.
L’Agence Sets Up its Fall 2025 Presentation in Grand Central Terminal
L’Agence chose the perfect venue to align with the theme of their fall 2025 collection, Romantic Voyage. Taking over a section of Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal on Feb. 6, the brand’s travel-themed presentation included savvily dressed models posing in a circle on a platform with a clock at the center and a clock design on the floor, a motif seen throughout the set up. The models wore smart outfits ranging from a velvet tuxedo gown to jeans and a leather jacket. The footwear included classic black pumps, knee-high boots and sparkling mule heels, to name a few styles on display.
Christian Cowan Teams Up With DSW
DSW debuted its fall collaboration with Christian Cowan during NYFW. The designer’s fall ’25 collection collection featured DSW footwear in every look. Plus, Cowan introduced six exclusive garments designed to incorporate DSW shoes directly into his creations. Pieces include party dresses, gowns, and workwear suiting. The shoes on the runway and the collection pieces are all shoppable and available at DWS.com and in selected stores.
Jonathan Cohen and Larroudé Debut Boxing-Inspired Boots
For Jonathan Cohen’s fall ’25 collection, the designer was inspired by images he discovered of Elizabeth Taylor ringside at a boxing match. In his research, he also came across this Muhammad Ali quote: “I dropped my guard and glanced down ringside at a screaming woman — Hollywood star ElizabethTaylor… Suddenly, something exploded against my jaw. I was down on the floor.” To take the inspiration to the next level, Cohen partnered with longtime collaborator Larroudé on boxing boots and boxing boot heels designed with floral patterns. Prices range from $450 to $675 and the shoe will launch for pre-order on Feb. 13 at Larroude.com.
Alice + Olivia Debuts Collection Influenced by Shakespeare
Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet presented its fall 2025 collection, Shakespeare in Love, at Highline Stages on Feb. 8. Gigantic books, Shakespeare quotes, a Juliet balcony, candelabras and antique-looking furniture were among the elements that helped bring the theme to life. Vivid florals, lush velvets, ruffles and sparkling embellishments could be seen throughout the many outfits on display; footwear included stiletto boots, platform pumps and more styles. Some of the guests included Lana Condor, Anna Cathcart and Gavin Casalegno, all of whom are featured in Jenny Han projects.
APICCAPS Unveils Campillo and Mariano Shoes Collab
APICCAPS, the Portuguese Footwear Association, unveiled an exclusive collaboration between Mexican designer Campillo and Mariano Shoes. Unveiled at Campillo’s fall/winter 2025 New York Fashion Week runway show on Friday, the collection introduces one handcrafted style, created from natural, recycled and long-lasting raw materials, in four colors – black, chocolate brown, terracotta and white – reflecting the collection’s inspiration on Mexican magic realism. The range took a spin on the classic boot, with each style accented with fur detailing alongside Campillo’s signature aesthetic.
“Our mission at APICCAPS and Mariano is to elevate both emerging and established designers while showcasing the unparalleled craftsmanship of Portuguese footwear,” Paulo Goncalves, communications director at APICCAPS, said. “We are dedicated to supporting skilled designers and leveraging Portuguese resources to show our commitment to fostering young talent. This collaboration not only highlights Portugal’s artisanal excellence but also honors the cultural richness of Portuguese and Mexican design.”
Patricio Campillo, founder and creative director of Campillo added, “I was thrilled to collaborate with Mariano and APICCAPS as I value the dedication and artistry of Portuguese footwear and am committed to creating fashion with a positive societal impact. Mariano’s dedication to handcrafted techniques and raw materials perfectly aligns with my vision, and their connection to their cultural roots was an added element that drew me to the partnership, resulting in a partnership that embodies both tradition and contemporary design.”
Sperry Walks the Monse Runway
Sperry made a statement at NYFW, debuting two new styles on the Monse fall/winter 2025 runway at the Soho Grand Hotel. For this appearance Sperry’s Shearling Slim boat shoe and Shearling Lined Authentic Original boat shoe, available fall/winter 2025, was styled into many of Monse’s penthouse suite-themed looks, in addition to the Sperry’s classic Authentic Original boat shoes.
“In 2025 Sperry will introduce fresh designs that push the boundaries of shape and material, highlighting the seasonal versatility of our iconic boat shoes,” Jonathan Frankel, president of Sperry, said. “We expect our shearling slim boat and fur-lined boat shoes, featured on the Monse fall/winter 2025 runway to be standout favorites, and we are excited about expanding our partnership with Monse in the coming seasons.”
Eckhaus Latta x Ecco Kollektive
On the runway, Mike Eckhaus and Zoe Latta, founders of bicoastal fashion label Eckhaus Latta, presented a bomber, pencil skirt, jeans, footwear, and a roomy tote, created in collaboration with Ecco Kollektive. An edit of the Ecco Kollektive x Eckhaus Latta footwear – including new takes on the Joke shoe, Helsinki boot and ‘scrunchy’ slip-on that revisits the Vibration sole from the Ecco archives. What’s more, Eckhaus Latta is the first Ecco Kollektive contributor to develop their own leather for the project.
Stuart Weitzman and Aknvas Team Up Again
Stuart Weitzman and Aknvas continued their brand collaboration at New York Fashion Week with the debut of a custom footwear capsule of Mary Janes for the Aknvas fall 2025 fashion show. This marks the sixth consecutive season the two New York City-based brands have partnered together to bring the hottest footwear trends to New York Fashion Week.
Aknvas’s custom colors and materials for fall/winter 2025. This includes a mink print, walnut croc-embossed leather, ballet silk velvet, boysenberry silk velvet, navy blue silk velvet and platino specchio leather.
“I’m thrilled to work with Stuart Weitzman again,” Christian Juul Nielsen, founder and creative director of Aknvas, said. “We’ve built a great relationship over the years, and this season, I was able to bring my vision to their new Mary Jane and create something truly memorable. This level of trust and free rein felt so special. Plus, our models look forward to the shoes every season because they feel so good in them!”
