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Lipstick on the Rim

Fashion Icons, Emerging Brands & Industry Secrets with NYFW Creator Fern Mallis AKA The Godmother of Fashion

Feb 25, 2025
Fern Mallis, the Godmother of Fashion and creator of New York Fashion Week, shares her incredible journey that revolutionized the fashion world. She dives into the origins and evolution of NYFW, revealing must-know brands and insights on building a lasting fashion label today. Fern reminisces about her legendary conversations at 92NY and iconic moments backstage at major fashion shows. Plus, she discusses the industry's shift towards sustainability and what truly defines a fashion icon, all woven with rich anecdotes from her vibrant career.
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  • Fern Mallis transformed New York Fashion Week by creating a centralized venue that enhanced coordination and opportunity for designers.
  • The future of Fashion Week faces challenges from digital presentations, necessitating efforts to revive the excitement of live communal experiences.

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