Nostalgia for childhood, Hollywood icons, and office life at New York Fashion Week

New York fascinates with its cosmopolitanism and boldness, drawing in with fresh ideas, a fast-paced rhythm, and the inexhaustible energy of life. During Fashion Week, the city takes on a feeling of complete unpredictability, which makes the event one of the most significant moments in the autumn calendar.

Overall, American fashion has given the world iconic names that have defined its direction and influenced the perception of style. At the same time, the local industry remains a source of new talents and daring solutions.

Fashion Week attracts not only visitors but also brands – for example, COS has presented its collections here for the fourth time, continuing to pursue the “see now, buy now” concept by showing relevant looks available immediately.

Below, we take a look at the collections from the final days of New York Fashion Week, mostly presented for the Spring–Summer 2026 season:

COS

This season, the brand transported viewers to the industrial space of the Greenpoint Terminal Warehouse on the Brooklyn waterfront. The collection included a total of 47 looks, each distinguished by clean lines and thoughtful elegance. The core of the fall–winter lineup lay in deep tones – black, steel gray, and rich blue, complemented by neutral accents. Textures played on contrasts: soft leather and shearling paired with glossy and matte surfaces. Transparent inserts added sensuality and movement, while check patterns referencing the brand’s heritage created cohesive ensembles. The women’s line explored volume and plasticity of form through draping, cocoon scarves, and high collars. Silhouettes referenced the New Look aesthetic of the 1950s but were reinterpreted in a modern key: gently defined waists, open necklines, and versatile, transformable dresses. The men’s line balanced functionality and inventiveness, offering oversized proportions, sharp shoulders, and layering. Classic suits were refreshed with utilitarian details – pockets, epaulets, and companion trousers. Textured bouclé sweaters and knitted surfaces added warmth and tactility.

TTSWTRS 

The Ukrainian brand presented its own fashion philosophy with the collection “Art Is My Religion.” Here, technology, music, and the plasticity of the human body were intertwined. A key element was an authorial projection transformed into a living myth: it interacted with models and the space, turning the runway into a sacred journey from stone silence to the “breath” of skin. TTSWTRS explored the passage from the earthly to the divine, offering a new type of faith – in authenticity and fearless self-creation. The show was constructed as a three-step path: the earthly state with its fragility, transformation through mutations of form and material, and the final ascension – a metaphor for deification. The collection was infused with symbolic codes, including Buddhist works of art delivered directly from Tibet. A highlight was a bodysuit covered in crystals grown directly onto the fabric, giving it the appearance of a living organism capable of transforming matter. Each look in this narrative became a relic of transformation – from vulnerability to transcendence.

Jane Wade 

The collection “The Fulfillment” draws attention to the challenges of office life, where labor becomes the main theme of the season. The designer laments the gradual replacement of human presence by machine efficiency. Each garment insists on the value and materiality of the working body. The inspirations stem from operations, logistics, and manual labor, exposing the quiet violence of commerce. A notable feature of the show was a collaboration with Abbott’s Lingo – a technology for continuous glucose monitoring, which reveals hidden metabolic processes and turns health data into a new form of operational information.

Dennis Basso 

American designer Dennis Basso defines his new collection as a rethinking of luxury, where strict tailoring meets subtle accents of femininity. The foundation of “New World Glamour” lay in airy fabrics that conveyed a sense of effortlessness and motion. Among the materials: silk, pleated chiffon, double-faced satin, taffeta, and organza. Handwork played a special role: hundreds of silk petals transformed garments into blossoming fields. Flowing scarves and delicate evening boleros added drama and weightlessness. The color palette remained soft and refined: mint, pale yellow, icy blue. But the timeless classic of black-and-white combinations remained central – what the designer calls the eternal embodiment of chic. Silhouettes ranged from asymmetrical one-shoulder dresses to knee-length cocktail looks and wide trousers.

Cucculelli Shaheen 

Hudson River, evening. Cucculelli Shaheen unveiled the collection “Flaming Hearts.” Set to a live performance by local band The Thing, the show became one of the most striking in the schedule. Designers Anna Shaheen and Anthony Cucculelli created a bold, curious, and even mystical lineup, reflecting on beauty, the pursuit of dreams, and the eternal search for harmony. Flowing fabrics and precise silhouettes, luxurious hand embroidery, and jewel-like decorative elements carried the brand’s signature touch. The palette played with softness and strength, light and shadow, vulnerability and passion. The designers blended craftsmanship, art, and mythology, adding notes of the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple.

The Blonds

Love of shocking turned The Blonds’ show into a dazzling whirlwind of crystals, shine, and expressive silhouettes. Inspiration came from Hollywood icons and femme fatales, whose images were reinterpreted in the spirit of daring modernity. Corsets, sparkling stilettos, and ensembles embroidered with stones walked the line between theatrical costume and haute couture. Here, luxury was not confined by limits – it became the very essence of the collection. A special accent of the show was the character Madame Hollywood, who brought an element of theatrical storytelling and gave the presentation dramatic coherence. The runway became a full-fledged stage where fashion and performance coexisted in a single rhythm. The Blonds effortlessly transported everyone into a world of dreams and illusions, where clothing was a hymn to fantasy and glamour taken to its most extreme intensity. 

Pamella Roland

Inspired by American modernism, Pamella Roland’s collection reinterprets the legacy of iconic 20th-century artists. At its core: the lyrical lines of Georgia O’Keeffe, the graphic rigor of Frank Stella, the bold irony of Andy Warhol, and the radiant color expression of Alice Baber. The palette combined aquamarine, delicate blush, and champagne with bright flashes of lemon, fuchsia, and scarlet. Embroidery enlivened the collection, giving the looks both softness and structure. Voluminous tulle flowers, feather ombré effects, and metallic lines created harmony between organic forms and architectural precision. Among the key looks are: a cocktail dress made of mirrored laser plexiglass, a mermaid gown in sapphire faille with foiled floral appliqués, and the finale – an organza dress with hand embroidery in a gradient from pink to white, completed by a cape. 

Zimo 

A tender memory of carefree 1990s childhood echoed in the designer’s recollections of the fullness of life. Games in the yard and freedom translated these impressions into a contemporary context. The silhouettes centered on relaxation, sport, and gender universality. Twisted seams, draping, and unusual constructions recalled the way children once remade adult clothing for themselves. The collection included repurposed soccer jerseys, vegan leather, and soft suiting jersey. Special attention was given to details: ceramic buttons shaped like cassettes, paper stars, and glass marbles evoked a quiet nostalgia. 

Frederick Anderson 

If his previous collection reflected social and political realities, this time Frederick Anderson presented “Joy” – designed to uplift the public spirit, drawing inspiration from travel. The garments were intended to offer an “escape” for all – to leave behind tension and bustle and simply enjoy life. 46 looks captivated with their play of textures and the lightness of summer moods, uniting St. Tropez tweed, airy lace, and chiffon in elegant silhouettes. Bright Ibiza-inspired prints stood alongside delicate embroidery, feathers, and laser-cut details, creating the impression of a modern celebration of style. Each look conveyed a harmony of romance and daring freedom, where mini- and maxi-dresses, suits, and capes became a true visual delight. 

Photos courtesy of brand PR teams.