CFDA unveils preliminary NYFW Fall/Winter 2024 schedule

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled the preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week (NYFW) Fall/Winter 2024.

Taking place February 9 through the 14, the event is set to feature a mix of over 70 designers, spanning physical runway shows, digital presentations, and by-appointment showcases.

Kicking off the NYFW schedule on February 9 is Peter Do, who will present his second collection for Helmut Lang. Meanwhile, CFDA chairman Thom Browne will bring the week to a close with his show on February 14, promising a grand finale.

Other notable returning designers to the schedule include Carolina Herrera, Coach, Collina Strada, Eckhaus Latta, Elena Velez, Khaite, LaQuan Smith, Michael Kors, Jason Wu, Jonathan Cohen, and Proenza Schouler, among others. 

The event will witness the much-anticipated return of Gabriela Hearst, presenting her first collection since departing from Chloé in September 2023, while Monse, Lafayette 148, Delpozo and Libertine are also making their comeback to the NYFW schedule. 

Likewise, inaugural appearances of promising talents, include Bishme Cromartie, Callas, Colleen Allen, Jane Wade, and Meruert Tolegen. Emerging designers Diotima and Zankov, who were runners-up in the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund, along with finalists Kim Shui and Tanner Fletcher, will also showcase their collections. Winner Melitta Baumeister will debut digitally.

In a significant international debut, Ludovic de Saint Sernin will unveil his eponymous brand in New York on February 11, his very first runway presentation outside of Paris. 

“For the upcoming season, we continue to build on New York Fashion Week’s unique strengths, from new and emerging designers to established and international brands and diverse voices who are defining global fashion creativity,” said Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA, in a statement.

“In addition, we are proud to continue and grow the CFDA NYFW Travel Fund to bring esteemed international voices to New York and extend the reach of our American designers to a worldwide audience.”