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WWD: Fern Mallis Reveals Designer Lineup for ‘Fashion Icons’
As New York City’s cultural institutions continue to return to in-person events, 92Y is planning to bring back “Fashion Icons With Fern Mallis.”
Sep 24, 2021
The Daily Front Row: Wes Gordon Dedicates His Couture Council Award to Caroline Herrera
High fashion was served up downtown before the clock even struck noon (or one could get their hands on coffee!) in the ballroom of Casa Cipriani, as supporters gathered to toast Wes Gordon.
Sep 24, 2021
CFDA: Words with (Fashion) Friends - David Rabin
"I think we had the first actual “End of Fashion Week” party – we did a “Blue Jeans and Burgers” party at Rex co-hosted by Cindy, Linda, Christy, and Naomi in, I believe, 1991," said Rabin. "And Fern Mallis let us throw two massive parties to end Fashion Week in the tents in Bryant Park in the early 1990s."
Sep 21, 2021
Avenues: Saks Fêtes Fall with a Disco-Themed Party
The fashion flock, actors, and old-skool New York celebrities (both Hilton sisters!) partied like it was 2019 last night as Saks Fifth Avenue hosted a party at its restaurant, L’Avenue, for its new fall campaign. The event was co-hosted by Sarah Paulson, who stars in the campaign, and Saks CEO Marc Metrick.
Sep 21, 2021
The Daily Front Row: A New Bill Cunningham Exhibition Comes to South Street
The late great Bill Cunningham is being celebrated once again with a new exhibition of his work, Experience the Times of Bill Cunningham. The immersive experience opened over the weekend at Live Rocket Studios (home of the former Abercrombie and Fitch store at South Street) with a very Bill Cunningham approved crowd on hand.
Sep 21, 2021
WWD: Iris Apfel Celebrates 100th Birthday With Manhattan Bash
People keep asking Iris Apfel what it’s like to be 100, but she tells them it’s only been a few days.
Sep 21, 2021
Harper's Bazaar: EIC Samira Nasr and Industry Luminaries Reflect On How 9/11 Changed New York Fashion
Many people remember exactly where they were when the first plane hit the World Trade Center’s North Tower on September 11, 2001. Harper’s BAZAAR Editor-in-Chief Samira Nasr moderated a panel discussion with four of the subjects from the story titled “Resilience and Remembrance: New York 20 Years After 9/11.”
Sep 21, 2021
Harper's Bazaar: 'American Revival' Is This The Rebirth of NYFW?
This month New York Fashion Week has decided to double down on its commitment to celebrate American fashion. After over a year of mostly digital shows and presentations, NYFW is kicking off fashion month with a myriad of in-person events.
Sep 21, 2021
Page Six: Fashion Week Creator Fern Mallis Calls Return to IRL Runways a ‘Success’
Fern Mallis — the original mastermind behind New York Fashion Week — says the return to in-person shows and events has “been successful.” Along with bigger runways, she is also enjoying smaller presentations like one held by designer Phillip Lim.
Sep 21, 2021
Harper's Bazaar: How 9/11 Changed the Fashion Industry Forever
New York Fashion Week in September 2001 was supposed to be the biggest one yet. Instead, on a bright, clear Tuesday morning, the world changed forever. Twenty years after 9/11, the industry remembers.
Sep 7, 2021
The Daily Front Row: Fern Mallis’ Fashion Icons Series To Celebrate 10th Anniversary
In celebration of the Met’s upcoming Costume Institute exhibit, the longtime industry insider is set to feature three revered personalities in American fashion.
Aug 27, 2021
WWD: 14th Annual Supima Design Competition Slated for NYFW
Supima, the nonprofit organization that promotes the use of American grown Pima cotton, will sponsor the 14th annual Supima Design Competition, hosted by Law Roach.
Aug 24, 2021
James Lane Post: Fern Mallis Honored At Hamptons Fashion Week
Mallis received the Fashion Icon Award at Hamptons Fashion Week, on Saturday, August 7, at the Southampton Arts Center.
Aug 13, 2021
Hamptons Fashion Week: Fashion Icon Award
Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis The Archive: The CFDA Presidents
Aug 5, 2021


Musings by Ginger Finds: Celebrating Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, the latest issue of Musings features Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis' interview with Bethann Hardison, a woman who has played every role in the industry: model, sales person, power agent, and the list goes on... Musings by Ginger Finds is a newsletter from the cultural scouts of the Ginger Finds Talent Lab, the preeminent placement firm for Fashion and Luxury executives globally. Each month, Ginger Puglia shares her latest takes on wh
Mar 11, 2021


ANNOUNCING “FASHION ICONS: THE ARCHIVE” MARCH CONTENT – GIRL POWER AND TH35
Press Release NEW YORK, MARCH 2021 – Fern Mallis , the fashion industry doyenne most recognized as the founder of New York Fashion Week, is continuing to release new and exclusive content on her digital platform ( available on YouTube ) , in collaboration with the 92Y. Since premiering in February 2021 The Archive has become the exclusive digital destination for Mallis’ popular and often sold-out conversation series, . In just a month, has garnered thousands of views and h
Mar 5, 2021
The Style That Binds Us Podcast: The Future of NYFW with Fern Mallis
Fern Mallis joins The Style That Binds Us to discuss the future of New York Fashion Week and the launch of Fashion Icons: the Archive . Founded by mother-daughter duo of stylist Alison Bruhn and merchandiser Delia Folk , The Style That Binds Us takes you behind the scenes of the fashion industry, including: behind the scenes coverage of Fashion Week, introductions to under-the-radar designers, and styling tips. Listen to Mallis' interview in the latest episode of the po
Mar 5, 2021
Emerge!: A Decade of Fashion
Top emerging designers from across the nation will showcase their newest collections to guests which include media, retail buyers, celebrities, and top fashion influencers from around the world. EMERGE! is a phenomenal way for designers to showcase their newest line on a world stage and national platform. Global icons will join forces for this spectacular event to introduce the segments of the show and give their insights on what's HOT in fashion: André Leon Talley - America
Feb 16, 2021
Fashion Week Daily: Fern Mallis Launches Fashion Icons YouTube Channel
If you weren’t able to attend one of the interview series hosted by Fashion’s Godmother Fern Mallis at NY 92Y, she’s finally bringing the conversations to a screen near you. Mallis has launched Fashion Icons: The Archive , a dedicated channel featuring her chats with the most important names in the industry. “This has been a dream of mine to share these interviews digitally, for many years,” Mallis says. “People are always asking me if they could watch replays of these conve
Feb 11, 2021
WWD: Fern Mallis Retool 92Y Talks for Digital Options
IT’S ALL CONTENT: As the coronavirus crisis heads toward the one-year mark in the U.S., millions continue to seek out at-home activities. Fern Mallis is trying to help some occupy their time by retooling her 92nd Street Y talks with a focus on the digital. As of Feb. 10, “Fashion Icons: The Archive” will be available and will showcase stories from the notable personalities who have participated in “Fashion Icons With Fern Mallis .” It will make its debut as a playlist on th
Feb 4, 2021
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