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Galia Lahav and Leibish Lift the Veil on $1 Million Wedding Gown

Their extravagant design features a 30-carat baroque ruby pin encrusted with diamonds — and yes, it's for…

Marie Antoinette Was the Muse in Formal Wear at NYFW Spring 2026

Less opulent than you might think, designers channeled the ill-fated queen at her Petit Trianon with pastels…

Colleen Allen Spring 2026: Public Exposure

The designer played with dressing for public and private life inspired by her collection of vintage lingerie.

LaQuan Smith Spring 2026: Unleashing the Animal Within

To close out New York Fashion Week, LaQuan Smith provoked danger with genuine fur and alligator, snakeskin…

Bevza Spring 2026: Not Your Average Squares

Svitlana Bevza set out to prove the many possibilities the simplest of shapes can have.

Tanner Fletcher Spring 2026: ‘Redecorating’ Runway Theatre

Tanner Richie and Fletcher Kasell unveiled their Etsy homeware collaboration with a performance full of fun…

Zankov Spring 2026: A Confident Move to the Runway

After seasons of standing presentations, Henry Zankov pushed forward, expanding into several new categories.

Bach Mai Spring 2026: Glamour Coming Undone

The demi-couturier attempted restraint, thinking in terms of basic geometry, which didn't always add up.

Aknvas Spring 2026: Back to Boarding School

Christian Juul Nielsen's "Breakfast Club" was a hodgepodge of preppies, punks and princesses.

Christian Cowan Spring 2026: The King of Cortland Alley

He may be costuming the Broadway adaptation of "The Queen of Versailles," but Cowan designed for the street…

LaPointe Spring 2026: Sally Welcomes You to Make a ‘LaPointe-ment’

To break in her new VIP salon, Sally LaPointe invited a few of them to an intimate show, consisting of 22…

Alexander Wang Spring 2026: The ‘Wang Girl’ Clocks Back in Without Pants

Celebrating 20 years, Alexander Wang returned to the fashion calendar with a more mature look inspired by the…

Christian Siriano Spring 2026: Bringing Movie Magic to Macy’s

As the new creative director for the department store's private label I.N.C., Siriano took over the lower…

Kate Barton Spring 2026: Sportif Sci-fi Looks for Less

The eveningwear designer revved up her expansion into daywear with motocross, soccer and tennis references.

Pink, Patriotism and Percussion — Key Themes at New York Fashion Week for Spring 2026

Ahead of NYFW's official start on Thursday, WWD got a preview of what inspired this season's collections.