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Emily Mercer

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Peter Do Is Stepping Down as Creative Director of Helmut Lang

Do is leaving his role at Helmut Lang at the end of November; pre-fall 2025 will be Do's last collection with…

Tanya Taylor Debuts Eveningwear Brand, Delphine

Meet Tanya Taylor's alter ego, Delphine — a new evening and partywear brand that channels dark glamour and…

EXCLUSIVE: Phillip Lim Steps Down From 3.1 Phillip Lim

The designer has decided to leave his role of creative director of the brand he cofounded in 2005 with…

Dôen’s Katherine and Margaret Kleveland on Growing Their Community-driven Brand

The sister cofounders of Dôen, WWD's 2024 Company of the Year Honor for best private company, talk about…

Looking at Fashion’s Futures With Rachel Scott, Jackson Wiederhoeft and Henry Zankov

The trio represents a new guard of designers paving the way for the future of American fashion, with sights…

EXCLUSIVE: Rosie Assoulin Debuts Lower-priced Core Styles Within Spring 2025 Collection

Rosie Assoulin Core expands the New York luxury label's opening price point with a selection of optimistic…

The 2024 CFDA Awards Honor Next Generation of American Fashion Designers

Diotima's Rachel Scott, Willy Chavarria, Raul Lopez of Luar and Henry Zankov of Zankov were the big winners.

How Tory Burch Has Embraced Change: 2024 WWD Honors Women’s Designer of the Year

The American designer is speaking to the next generation with her elevated collections and having fun doing…

Diotima’s Rachel Scott Wins American Womenswear Designer of the Year at 2024 CFDA Fashion Awards

Willy Chavarria took home American Menswear Designer of the Year for the second consecutive year; Raul Lopez…

Altuzarra Melds Drama and Ease for Spring 2025

Altuzarra continued designing a mix of elegant, elevated fashions with a blend of influences.

Ines Di Santo’s Fall 2025 Collection Expands Beyond Signature Bridal Selection

The Toronto-based bridal couturier unveiled a new eveningwear collection within the fall 2025 bridal…

Jenny La Fata Debuts New Contemporary Brand Lafata for Spring 2025

The designer and industry veteran is launching her new contemporary label with its first spring 2025…

Giorgio Armani’s New York Show Creates Intimacy in a Cinematic Setting

The Italian designer brought a star-studded crowd of 650 black-tie-dressed guests to the Park Avenue Armory…

Calle Del Mar Launches Cashmere Line

The L.A.-based novelty, luxury knitwear label has this week debuted its first cashmere line within its first…

Lunya, Prince Street Pizza Team Up for Pajama and Pizza Party Collaboration

In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, luxe sleepwear label Lunya has teamed up with NYC's Prince Street…