Model wearing a white and camel look at New York Fashion Week Fall 2021 that's changed.

NYFW Fall 2021 overview: what has changed and why Highlights, designers and trends.

New York Fashion Week Fall 2021 kicked off on Valentine’s Day with a shortened schedule ending on the 17th of February. As expected, NYWF was mostly virtual because of COVID-19. But many high-profile brands were absent this season. Also surprising, the fashion week isn’t a week anymore. That is, it’s become more than a month-long since The Row presented its Fall 2021 collection two weeks before NYFW. Additionally, some labels will show at the end of February and even in April. So what exactly is going on, what’s changed in NYFW and why?

What has changed in NYFW

We’re feeling a bit lost with the newly changed NYFW. The designer Tom Ford, chairman of the Council of Fashion Designers of America, announced, that, instead of scheduling an official New York Fashion Week, the organization would publish an American Collections Calendar to promote American designers that show off the calendar and abroad. In other words; the Big Apple may lose its spot as centre-stage of American fashion. If this change happens, we’ll certainly miss the great street style during NYFW.

Why has NYFW changed its schedule?

As the fashion industry becomes more global, many designers choose to show their new collections outside NYFW. Tom Ford, for example, moved his runway shows to the more glamorous Los Angeles. Many fashion brands have followed Ford’s lead because of the celebrity-packed Oscars and Hollywood red-carpets. Others labels moved their shows to Paris or London.

But despite all that’s changed, here’s an overview of New York Fashion Week Fall 2021, so far.

Jason Wu

One of the only two physical shows at the changed NYFW, what Jason Wu designed for fall 2021 are wearable separates to mix and match. Coca-Cola was a partner for the show hence the pleated skirts printed with Coca-Cola bottles, and a red dress with its logo.

  • Jason Wu Coca Cola skirt at NYFW Fall 2021.
    Coca Cola skirt.
  • Jason Wu comfortable knits at the changed NYFW Fall 2021.
    Comfortable knits.
  • Coca Cola logo dress at New York Fashion Week.
    Coca Cola logo dress
  • Rocking those Jason Wu red boots!
    Rocking those boots!
  • Chic Jason Wu ensemble.
    Chic ensemble.
  • Fringed coat.
    Photos by Dan Lecca, courtesy of Jason Wu.

Batsheva

Batsheva’s romantic dresses in crushed velvet, with ruffles and bows, are comfortable enough to cook yet elevated enough to go out.

  • Batsheva fall 2021 look at NYFW.
    Cooking in style.
  • Batsheva fall 2021 velvet look at NYFW.
    Chic crushed velvet.
  • Batsheva fall 2021 dress.
    Should I cook or should I dance?
  • Batsheva fall 2021 crushed velvet dress.
    Ruffles and pink.
  • Batsheva floral dress and cardigan.
    Cosy easy-to-wear look.
  • Batsheva chic look for NYFW Fall 2021.
    Photos by Alexei Hay, courtesy of Batsheva.

Anna Sui

Inspired by Jane Birkin, the Beatles and the psychedelic late ’60s, Anna Sui hasn’t changed her style and presented a whimsical collection at NYFW Fall 2021.

  • Anna Sui Jane Birkin look.
    Jane Birkin look.
  • Fall 2021 '70s fringed coat at NYFW.
    ’70s fringed coat.
  • Cow-print coat for Fall 2021.
    Cow-print coat.
  • Anna Sui boho dress at NYFW Fall 2021.
    Boho dress.
  • Cow-printed mini dress.
    Cute cow mini dress.
  • Total green look for fall 2021.
    Photos courtesy of Anna Sui.

Ulla Johnson

Ulla Johnson’s fall 2021 collection was inspired by the ’70s and ’80s. We saw earthy-coloured dresses with Ikat prints worn over animal-print second skins.

  • Ulla Johnson Ikat dress over second skin.
    Ikat dress over second skin.
  • Earthy colours at NYFW Fall 2021.
    Earthy colours.
  • Ulla Johnson knitwear and skirt.
    Beautiful knitwear.
  • Voluminous shoulders for fall 2021 at NYFW.
    Voluminous shoulders for fall.
  • Luxurious look.
  • Checkered look for fall.
    Photos by Jonas Gustavsson, Courtesy of Ulla Johnson.

Adam Lippes

Adam Lippes Fall 2021 is cheerful and easy-to-wear, with plenty of comfortable knitted dresses and skirts, as well as oversized tailored jackets.

  • Lavender and yellow fall 2021 look.
    Lavender and yellow combo.
  • Adam Lippes Poppy-printed look.
    Poppy-printed look.
  • Striped knitted dress for fall.
    Striped knitted dress.
  • Massive statement bow at NYFW Fall 2021.
    Massive statement bow.
  • Adam Lippes total red outfit.
    Total red.
  • Adam Lippes fall 2021 outfit.
    Photos by Paul Westlake, courtesy of Adam Lippes.

Markarian

Markarian, the brand Jill Biden wore on Inauguration Day, presented at NYFW a Fall 2021 collection far from basic.

  • Markarian changed the LBD for NYFW.
    LBD Fall 2021.
  • Coat-dress you don't need to change for NYFW Fall 2021.
    Chic coat-dress.
  • Brocade pantsuit at the changed NYFW 2021.
    Brocade pantsuit.
  • Gold and black combo for the newly changed NYFW.
    Gold and black combo.
  • Elegant look for a night out.
    Elegant night out.
  • Don't change for NYFW, come in your chic pyjamas.
    Photos courtesy of Markarian.

Prabal Gurung

NYFW may have changed, but what Prabal Gurung presented was his usual cool and chic style, with a mainly black, white and red colour palette.

  • Prabal Gurung Red suit and rose brooch.
    Red suit and rose brooch.
  • Black and white chic looks at the newly changed NYFW.
    B&W, always chic.
  • Red rose printed black dress.
    Black dress with red roses.
  • Sleek suit at NYFW Fall 2021.
    Sleek suit.
  • Dress with puffy sleeves.
    Powerful sleeves.
  • Red rose-printed dress by Prabal Gurung for fall 2021.
    Photos by Leeor Wild, courtesy of Prabal Gurung.

Title photo by Paul Westlake, courtesy of Adam Lippes.

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