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Expansion, evolution and ethical reframing at NYFW AW26

New York Fashion Week's Autumn/Winter 2026 season has officially come to an end, kicking off during a period of reflection, introspection, and redefinition for American fashion. Running from February 11 to February 16, this season of NYFW saw several noteworthy debuts and returning designers present their AW26 collections on the official Council...

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NYFW: All the debuts and returnees for the AW26 season

The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has unveiled the preliminary schedule for New York Fashion Week AW26, due to run February 11 to February 16. The week is marked by notable debuts and returning brands, which sit alongside the more than 60 runway shows and designer presentations on the roster. Rachel Scott for Proenza Schouler...

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Montblanc and Public School unveil eco-collection collaboration

New York-based label, Public School, has partnered with German luxury brand, Montblanc, on a new eco-conscious accessory collection, utilising regenerated fabric and environmentally friendly materials. Both the internal and external materials employed within the collection implement Econyl yarn, eco-friendly nylon developed through regeneration....

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Podcast: Dao-Yi Chow talks his new position at Sergio Tacchini and staying fit in quarantine

HighSnobiety host Jian DeLeon checks in with Public School co-founder and designer, Dao-Yi Chow. The newly-named creative director of sportswear brand Sergio Tacchini as of last year looks back on changes in his life including the new role, sustainable fashion,and how he stays sane and fit in a time of lockdown. Source: HighSnobiety, SoundCloud...

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Public School designer Max Osborne collaborates with Andbox

Max Osborne, the co-founder and designer of New York-based luxury streetwear label Public School, has partnered with multifranchise esports organization Andbox to design a clothing collection for professional gamers. The collaboration aims to bring together esport gaming and streetwear through a fully-functional line of apparel with utilitarian...

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Sergio Tacchini changes ownership and brings on Public School designer

Global sportswear brand Sergio Tacchini has announced a new ownership structure. entrepreneur Stefano Maroni, Twin Lakes Capital LLC and B. Riley Principal Investments LLC will now own and operate the company originally founded in 1966 tennis player Sergio Tacchini. Maroni will hold the position of CEO and lead the brand's relaunch, with Lee...

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Public School wins CFDA and Lexus Fashion Initiative

Public School founders Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne have won the CFDA + Lexus Fashion Initiative, an award designed to inspire commitment to transformative leadership, sustainable innovation and positive change. The New York-based brand will receive a grant of 100,000 dollars underwritten by Lexus structured as a virtual residency, the...