BDG, publisher of NYLON magazine, debuted its NYLON Nights event with artist J Balvin at Nebula on Sept. 6. The evening featured a DJ lineup and fashion-centric activations, while guests sipped CELSIUS beverages. Pictured: Attendees were able to get their hair styled using Sephora styling products.Photo: Afrik Armando for NYLON
NEW YORK—On Sept. 13, New York Fashion Week wrapped up after a seven-day run. The jampacked, biannual event featured runway protests, Ralph Lauren’s return, zero-waste 3D printing techniques, and more.
The week’s shows were hosted at venues across the city—from a Brooklyn rooftop farm to Roosevelt Island to “fake heiress” Anna Delvey’s rooftop (because she remains under house arrest). Some shows were also livestreamed.
For the fifth consecutive year, Spring Studios in TriBeCa hosted NYFW: The Shows, which is produced by IMG Focus and serves as the event’s main headquarters. In addition to shows, presentations, and brand activations, guests were able to attend The Talks, a series of conversations with industry experts and thought leaders. They also had access to Spring Place Membership Club, where the restaurant curated a bespoke menu curated by chef Fabio.
Brands like Pandora, Bombay Sapphire, and Dove were also on hand with clever NYFW integrations and activations. Keep scrolling to see more from New York Fashion Week 2023...
WME Fashion Lights Up Empire State Building
On Sept. 8, WME Fashion celebrated the start of NYFW: The Shows 2023 by turning the top of the Empire State Building orange. IMG models Elsa Hosk and Alek Wek and designer Sergio Hudson attended the lighting ceremony at the 86th-floor observatory.
Photo: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images for Empire State Realty Trust
UPS x HBCU Runway at NYFW: The Shows
Models walked the runway for Undra Celeste New York during "BIG MOTION: An HBCU Runway" presented by UPS and NYFW: The Shows on Sept. 8. This year, UPS provided $150,000 in small-business funding to three fashion brands from HBCUs toward their new collections.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
NYFW: The Talks
On Sept. 11, Nicole Fischelis, Pat Cleveland, Jasmine Tookes, Alva Chinn, and Stephen Burrows chat during the “Battle of Versailles 50: The Making of Fashion History," presented by Anne Klein, which was part of the NYFW: The Talks series.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for IMG Fashion
TRESemmé Style Studios
At this pop-up salon at Spring Studios, attendees could get coiffed by TRESemmé stylists.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for NYFW: The Shows
Waldorf Astoria Lounge
Artist Rebecca Schneider sketched at the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts Champagne Toast at the Waldorf Astoria Lounge at Spring Studios on Sept. 10.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for IMG Fashion
Pandora’s Lab-Grown Diamond District
To celebrate the launch of its new Lab-Grown Diamonds Collection, Pandora created its own glam take on New York City’s diamond district, which is located in Midtown.
Photo: Courtesy of Pandora/BFA
Pandora, in partnership with experiential marketing agency Invisible North, transformed the Lafayette Street parking lot in the Astor Place neighborhood into a VIP soiree with a pink carpet.
Photo: Courtesy of Pandora/BFA
Guests could nosh on tacos and burgers from local food trucks as they listened to live entertainment with DJ sets by Kesh, Mona, and DJ Papi Juice, in addition to a live performance by Caroline Polachek.
Photo: Courtesy of Pandora/BFA
At the “Lab-Grown Diamonds District,“ attendees were able to experience viewing opportunities with a gemologist.
Photo: Courtesy of Pandora/BFA
Following the event, Pandora opened the “district” to the public, offering a shiny photo booth op and giveaways.
Photo: Courtesy of Pandora/BFA
Christian Siriano x Bombay Sapphire
Bombay Sapphire Gin and Christian Siriano debuted the first-ever cocktail couture gown—inspired by the brand's blue-tinged bottle and Bombay French 75 cocktail—at the designer’s show at The Pierre hotel.
Photo: Courtesy of Bombay Sapphire/BFA
The gown featured a sleek silhouette similar to the cocktail’s flute glass, chiffon fabric as a nod to the effervescence of the drink, and custom Bombay Sapphire gin-dyed accents (the gin is actually infused directly into the fabric). More from the cocktail couture collection—which is inspired by three classic drinks: gin and tonic, martini, and Collins—is set to be released in time for the holiday season.
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Photo: Courtesy of Bombay Sapphire/BFA
Studio 189 x Yahoo Ready-to-Vote Collection
Studio 189 and Yahoo partnered to create the Ready-to-Vote capsule collection featuring a hand-batiked T-shirt, handmade journal, and quilt. Proceeds from the collection support Voto Latino and VoteRiders, organizations that work toward lowering the barriers to voting and spreading awareness on voter rights education. On Sept. 10, Yahoo and Studio 189 hosted the “VOTE: Design Your Rights” lunch and panel discussion at Spring Studios.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for IMG Fashion
BDG’s NYLON Nights
BDG, publisher of NYLON magazine, debuted its NYLON Nights event with artist J Balvin at Nebula on Sept. 6. The evening featured a DJ lineup and fashion-centric activations, while guests sipped CELSIUS beverages. Pictured: Attendees were able to get their hair styled using Sephora styling products.
Photo: Afrik Armando for NYLON
Guests received a personalized aura reading and a pair of limited-edition Quay sunglasses. Following the reading, a photographer captured portraits of each guest that showcased their aura through a unique color wash.
Photo: Afrik Armando for NYLON
Makeup by Mario Pop-Up Truck
Food Truck Promotions partnered with Makeup by Mario to create the SurrealSkin Awakening Concealer Coffee Truck. On Sept. 9 and 10 in the SoHo and Meatpacking neighborhoods, folks could grab samples, magazines, tote bags, and cold brew in three shades inspired by the collection: 180 (with milk), 440 (a splash of milk), and 660 (no milk).
Photo: Courtesy of Food Truck Promotions
Dove Pit Stop
In its latest deodorant campaign, Dove is continuing its commitment to redefining beauty standards by encouraging women to #FreeThePits. The brand partnered with Dera Lee Productions to create the “Dove Pit Stop.” The pop-up was located at Chelsea Plaza on Sept. 7.
Photo: Courtesy of Dera Lee Productions
Dera Lee Productions handed out 1,000 “pit kits,” 2,000 round-trip MetroCards, and 3,000-plus Dove deodorant samples. Dove is also showing off the “Pits of New York” with a subway takeover featuring ads with women and their armpits.
Photo: Courtesy of Dera Lee Productions
Prabal Gurung x Wander + Ivy’s NYFW After-Party
At Prabal Gurung’s NYFW after-party at RT60 at the Hard Rock Hotel, guests sipped on Wander + Ivy wines, which are packaged in single-serve glass bottles.
Photo: Michael Stewart/Getty Images
Core Hydration
Once again, the water brand was on hand during NYFW: The Shows, distributing its Core Hydration+ products, which feature nutrient-enhanced water with ingredients like vitamin C, biotin, and zinc.
Photo: Bryan Bedder/Getty Images for IMG Fashion
Christian Cowan x Core
Designer Christian Cowan appeared as a hologram, as part of a Core pop-up during NYFW, using Proto’s holographic communications platform.
Photo: Josh Carey
College Fashionista’s Creators Loft
College Fashionista, a Her Media Campus brand, hosted its Creators Loft in partnership with kate spade new york. The pop-up acted as a home base for Gen Z influencers to prep their looks for events as well as attend mentorship programming from kate spade new york executives and learn about influencer success stories.
Her Campus Media also held its biannual GenZology summit for marketing executives on Sept. 7 in SoHo, where the findings of the most recent Gen Z survey were discussed, including insights on shopping behavior and social media habits as well as fashion trend predictions.
Her Campus Media also held its biannual GenZology summit for marketing executives on Sept. 7 in SoHo, where the findings of the most recent Gen Z survey were discussed, including insights on shopping behavior and social media habits as well as fashion trend predictions.
Photo: Tate Productions
The College Fashionista event brought together more than 1,000 content creators.
Photo: Tate Productions
Forbidden Well Pop-Up
During NYFW, top modeling agencies enjoyed services including IV therapy, vitamin shots, NAD+, Botox, massages, energetic alchemy healing, trauma-focused chiropractic care, and gentle facial treatments provided by membership-based social wellness club Forbidden Well at The Ned NoMad.
Photo: Courtesy of Forbidden Well
Chanel’s Lucky Chance Diner
From Sept. 8-10, Chanel took over a diner in Williamsburg to celebrate its nostalgic Chance fragrance. The brand decked out the space with a pink- and green-hued interior that was adorned with its logo, including a double-C pink clock and a napkin holder with the insignia. Guests could win customizable gifts from a vending machine, and snag their Chance fragrance from an outdoor pickup window. Soft-serve ice cream, small bites, and beverages were served.
Photo: Luis Guillen
