In this edition of the Glossy+ Research Briefing, we analyze why designer participation in NYFW has been decreasing in recent years, including the increasing costs of participating and brands shifting shows to other locations.
Declining participation in NYFW indicates a “vibe shift” in the city’s garment industry
Questions about the decline of the garment business in New York City dominated headlines last year. Publications like the New York Post and Teen Vogue discussed an apparent “vibe shift” in the city’s fashion industry, which lost more than 50,000 jobs — a 30% decrease — over the past decade. The conversation even hit the blogs on Substack, such as this post from Barefaced that asked: “Is New York Fashion Week…Dead?”
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