Fashion month is here. Expect creative musical chairs and blockbuster performances

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The fashion industry always gets excited before the show season, but there is even greater anticipation than usual for the Spring/Summer 2023 season.

A particularly busy schedule is planned for New York, London, Milan and Paris from September 8 to October 4, with blockbuster brands back on the schedule, young designers making waves at major heritage houses and newcomers making their debuts.

Change is in the air where fashion thrives. Louis Vuitton, Burberry and Puig-owned Nina Ricci are expected to appoint new creative directors soon. Jonathan Anderson, Martin Rose and Harris Reid are names in the ring, but none are confirmed. A question mark hangs over whether Tom Ford will sell his American designer label to Estee Lauder Companies (which already owns the beauty license).

New York: Big places, lots of famous people

The New York Fashion Week schedule is packed again. Opening the season are Lazaro Hernandez and Proenza Schouler’s Jack McCollough, who are celebrating the brand’s 20th anniversary. The week closes with Tom Ford. Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) CEO Steven Kolb said, “New York Fashion Week will be the strongest real-life program in many seasons, with international brands recognizing the power of the American market.” “The mood last season was tenacity and optimism. I’d say it’s about being successful this season.”

In particular, the week brought out two big European names. Francesco Risso’s Marni is appearing in the city as part of a so-called world tour to “get closer” to its global clientele, its creative director said recently. Vogue business. Led by womenswear creative director Kim Jones, Fendi plans to celebrate its iconic Baguette handbag. It is also in a celebratory mood. VogueHe will host the opening Vogue A global event including a live editorial fashion show presenting images from the Autumn/Winter 2022 collections of brands such as Balechiga, Valentino, Conner Ives and Colina Strada. (Vogue And Vogue business Share Condé Nast parent company.)

Elsewhere, Tommy Hilfiger, Eckhaus Latta and Aria all return to their New York schedule, while upstart Peter Doe is introducing menswear for the first time. The menswear shows remain packed, with Telfar surprisingly absent.