15 Brands We’re Looking Forward To At Fashion Week 2026
NYFW 2026 showcases diverse designers, heritage brands, and fashion as cultural expression.
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New York Fashion Week is back, and this season is filled with culture, nostalgia, experimentation, and designers who understand that fashion is always telling a bigger story. Check out 15 brands we are looking forward to at Fashion Week this year.
From legacy American brands to independent labels rewriting the rules, there are several brands and designers we are excited about this season. Sneaker News and Essence share that notable brands like KidSuper, Coach and Tommy Hilfiger are making their mark, while newcomers like Duolingo are taking a stab at fashion in a unique way. Hypebae shared how Duolingo debuts the Phonetic Collection this season.
There are several Black designers who have our attention as well. LaQuan Smith, Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow team up for Public School and Heginz Janvier for Science Project Company all have collections to watch this year.
Scroll for 15 names we have on our radar.
