
At NYFW, does fewer shows mean bigger impact?
At New York Fashion Week, the lineup is noticeably leaner. Running from February 6-11, the CFDA’s calendar features 54 shows — fewer than in previous seasons — raising the question of whether NYFW is slipping further from its once-unshakable position as the cornerstone of American fashion. While the week is still drawing big names, the shrinking number of designers choosing to show in New York underscores an ongoing shift in the industry’s priorities.“I’m not surprised the schedule is shrinking,...