New York Fashion Week is back! Everything to know about NYFW 2026.

New York Fashion Week is descending on a still-frozen city this February.

While the wind-chill may rise from the low negatives, frenzied reporters and the fresh faces of fashion alike will no doubt see a stiletto or two sink into the still-not-cleared snow banks flanking most sidewalks.

While the formal festivities for fall/winter 2026 shows don't kick off until Wednesday, Feb. 11, fashion elite began gathering Monday, to toast to the season.

If runways in Milan and Paris offer any early hint, NYFW may be defined more by curved silhouettes and soft edges than by harsh angles and bright yet classic colorplay in place of the ever-present clean-girl aesthetic. Attendees can expect shows from high-profile design houses like Coach, Sergio Hudson and Norma Kamali, their front rows now doubt packed with A-listers. Celebrities like Anne Hathaway and Gigi Hadid have already been spotted.

When does New York Fashion Week start?

The first official day of New York Fashion Week fall/winter 2026 is Wednesday, Feb. 11. The last events fall on Monday, Feb. 16. However, some designers have off-calendar shows ahead of time, including Marc Jacobs and Ralph Lauren.

New York Fashion Week schedule

Check the Council of Fashion Designers of America calendar for information on timing. Here's a look at each day.

Feb. 11

• Lafayette 148
• Coach
• Cinq à Sept
• L'Agence
• Collina Strada
• Tory Burch

Feb. 12

• Carolina Herrera
• TWP
• Zankov
• Pamella Rowland
• Michael Kors
• Nardos
• Elena Velez
• Cucculleli Shaheen

Feb. 13

• Theory
• Norma Kamali
• Calvin Klein
• PatBo
• L'Enchanteur
• Sergio Hudson
• Christian Cowan
• Boy London
• Simkhai

Feb. 14

• Campillo
• Altuzarra
• Anna Sui
• Public Service
• Prabal Gurung
• Kate Barton
• LaQuan Smith

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.

In the front row seats and packing the wings are buyers, designers, fashion editors, celebrities, clients and an increasing number of influencers.

Where is NYFW?

NYFW events will be held in various locations around New York City, from the historic public library to the MoMA.

Can you get tickets to NYFW?

Most of the major shows during New York (and other cities') fashion weeks are invite-only. However, certain smaller shows are open to the public.

Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY