This is a list of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows . This list includes shows on the official schedule ([a] ^ ) and those reviewed at style.com ([b] ^ ).
Clothing line | Date | Notes | Link |
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3.1 Phillip Lim [a] | February 6 | ||
Abaeté [a] [b] | February 2 | A gray palette inspired by medieval armor. Understated (even "anonymous"), commercially appealing clothing. [1] | |
Academy of Art University [a] | February 2 | ||
ADAM [b] | February 3 | A Ralph Lauren-esque collection of hand-knit sweaters and other country-style clothing. [2] | |
Akiko Ogawa [a] | February 2 | ||
Alexander Wang [b] | February 2 | Mixed masculine and feminine "sexy-tough" pieces, with oversized garments paired with slim-fitting, slinky ones. The show included the designer's eveningwear debut as well as a collection of bags. [3] | |
Alexandre Herchcovitch [a] [b] | February 2 | A geometry-inspired, architectural collection. Elements of "sixties futurism and boxy menswear-inflected tailoring". [4] | |
Angel Sanchez [a] | February 3 | ||
Anna Sui [a] | February 6 | ||
Anne Bowen [a] | February 8 | ||
Araks [a] | February 2 | ||
Badgley Mischka [a] | February 5 | ||
BCBG Max Azria [a] [b] | February 1 | The collection was more mature-looking than in previous seasons, with neutral colors, jersey dresses, and crisp tailoring. Most looks were cinched with tough-looking belts. [5] | |
Betsey Johnson [a] | February 4 | ||
Bill Blass [a] | February 7 | ||
Boy by Band of Outsiders [b] | January 31 | Schoolgirl style with Scottish inspiration. Romantic touches, including luxurious coats. The show was a presentation set in a "1940s living room that looked like it had been invaded by a Scottish forest". [6] | |
Calvin Klein [a] | February 7 | ||
Carlos Miele [a] | February 6 | ||
Carmen Marc Volvo [a] | February 8 | ||
Carolina Herrera [a] | February 4 | ||
Charles Nolan [b] | February 3 | A collection influenced by Marie Antoinette and Jackie Kennedy, with 18th-century mesh and taffeta mixed with 1960s coats and suits. [7] | |
Chris Han [a] | February 7 | ||
Costello Tagliapietra [b] | February 2 | Draped dresses influenced by 1940s film noir and the dark fairy-tale illustrations of Arthur Rackham and Gustaf Tenggren. The waist is emphasized. [8] | |
Custo Barcelona [a] | February 7 | ||
Cynthia Steffe [a] | February 5 | ||
Dennis Basso [a] | February 5 | ||
Diane von Fürstenberg [a] [b] | February 3 | 1940s-influenced tailored clothing, mainly separates. [9] | |
Diesel [a] | February 5 | ||
DKNY [a] [b] | February 3 | Self-described "Eclectic Glamour," with a boisterous combination of color, textures, various knits. Many 1960s babydoll dresses. [10] | |
Donna Karan Collection [a] | February 8 | ||
Douglas Hannant [b] | February 1 | A feminine collection that was alternately slim-fitting and voluminous. A mix of fabrics, from tactile boucle to plain wool. [11] | |
Duckie Brown [a] | February 1 | ||
Elie Tahari [b] | January 31 | Chunky knitted sweaters cinched at the waist and paired with full pants. A mix of masculine and feminine looks. [12] | |
Erin Fetherston [a] [b] | February 1 | Youthful, girly looks including drop-waist and bell-skirted dresses. [13] | |
Hervé Léger [a] by Max Azria | February 3 | The first half of the show featured Leger's classic bandage dresses with a definite Azria signature of beads, feathers, or similar adornments. The second half showcased more archetypal bandage minidresses in jewel tones. [14] | |
Iodice [a] | February 4 | ||
Jayson Brunsdon [a] | February 7 | ||
Jill Stuart [a] | February 4 | ||
Joanna Mastroianni [a] | February 5 | ||
Juan Carlos Obando [a] | February 2 | ||
Lacoste [a] | February 2 | ||
Lela Rose [a] | February 3 | ||
Malan Breton [a] | February 6 | ||
Mara Hoffman [a] | February 2 | ||
Matthew Williamson [a] | February 5 | ||
Max Azria [a] | February 4 | ||
Milly by Michelle Smith [a] | February 6 | ||
Miss Sixty [a] | February 3 | ||
Monique Lhuillier [a] | February 5 | ||
Na Be by Victorya Hong [a] | February 1 | ||
Naeem Khan [a] | February 7 | ||
Nanette Lepore [a] | February 6 | ||
Nautica [a] | February 1 | ||
Nicole Miller [a] | February 1 | ||
Pamella Rolan [a] | February 4 | ||
Perry Ellis [a] | February 1 | ||
Peter Som [a] | February 4 | ||
Ports 1961 [a] | February 4 | ||
Project Runway [a] | February 8 | ||
R. Scott French [a] | February 4 | ||
Rachel Roy [b] | January 31 | Native American and Colonial influences, with a "mix of rawness and polish". [15] | |
Ralph Lauren [a] | February 8 | ||
Rebecca Taylor [a] | February 7 | ||
Reem Acra [a] | February 7 | ||
Richard Chai [a] | February 6 | ||
Rock & Republic [a] | February 2 | ||
Rubin Singer [a] | February 1 | ||
Sass & Bide [a] | February 2 | ||
Sean John [a] | February 8 | ||
Tadashi Shoji [a] | February 8 | ||
Temperley London [a] | February 6 | ||
Terexov [a] | February 3 | ||
Tibi [a] | February 5 | ||
Tommy Hilfiger [a] | February 7 | ||
Tony Cohen [a] | February 7 | ||
Tracy Reese [a] | February 3 | ||
Tuleh [a] | February 3 | ||
Twinkle by Wenlan [a] | February 3 | ||
Venexiana [a] | February 1 | ||
Vera Wang [a] | February 7 | ||
Vera Wang Lavender Label [b] | January 31 | Inaugural runway show for Wang's lower-priced collection. 1950s and 1960s influences, with classic or even retro clothing. More modern draped dresses drew from the style of Wang's signature collection. [16] | |
Verrier [a] | February 2 | ||
Vivienne Tam [a] | February 5 | ||
Willow [a] | February 8 | ||
Y-3 [a] | February 3 | ||
Yeohlee [a] | February 1 | ||
Yigal Azrouel [a] | February 1 | ||
Z Zegna [a] | February 2 | ||
Zac Posen [a] | February 7 | ||
Zang Toi [a] | February 8 |
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