List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows

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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 lineDateNotesLink
3.1 Phillip Lim [a] February 6
Abaeté [a] [b] February 2A gray palette inspired by medieval armor. Understated (even "anonymous"), commercially appealing clothing. [1]
Academy of Art University [a] February 2
ADAM [b] February 3A Ralph Lauren-esque collection of hand-knit sweaters and other country-style clothing. [2]
Akiko Ogawa [a] February 2
Alexander Wang [b] February 2Mixed 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 2A 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 1The 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 31Schoolgirl 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 3A 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 2Draped 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 31940s-influenced tailored clothing, mainly separates. [9]
Diesel [a] February 5
DKNY [a] [b] February 3Self-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 1A 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 31Chunky knitted sweaters cinched at the waist and paired with full pants. A mix of masculine and feminine looks. [12]
Erin Fetherston [a] [b] February 1Youthful, girly looks including drop-waist and bell-skirted dresses. [13]
Hervé Léger [a] by Max Azria February 3The 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 31Native 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 31Inaugural 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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  2. ↑ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  3. ↑ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  4. ↑ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  5. ↑ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  6. ↑ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  7. ↑ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  8. ↑ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  9. ↑ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  10. ↑ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  11. ↑ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  12. ↑ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  13. ↑ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  14. ↑ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  15. ↑ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  16. ↑ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
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