List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows

This is a list of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows. This list includes shows on the official schedule ([a]^ ) and those reviewed at style.com ([b]^ ).

Clothing line Date Notes Link
3.1 Phillip Lim[a] February 6
Abaeté[a][b] February 2 A gray palette inspired by medieval armor. Understated (even "anonymous"), commercially appealing clothing.[1] [1]
Academy of Art University[a] February 2
ADAM[b] February 3 A Ralph Lauren-esque collection of hand-knit sweaters and other country-style clothing.[2] [2]
Akiko Ogawa[a] February 2
Alexander Wang[b] February 2 Mixed masculine and feminine "sexy-tough" pieces, with oversized garments paired with slim-fitting, slinky ones. The show included the designer's eveningwear debut as well as a collection of bags.[3] [3]
Alexandre Herchcovitch[a][b] February 2 A geometry-inspired, architectural collection. Elements of "sixties futurism and boxy menswear-inflected tailoring".[4] [4]
Angel Sanchez[a] February 3
Anna Sui[a] February 6
Anne Bowen[a] February 8
Araks[a] February 2
Badgley Mischka[a] February 5
BCBG Max Azria[a][b] February 1 The collection was more mature-looking than in previous seasons, with neutral colors, jersey dresses, and crisp tailoring. Most looks were cinched with tough-looking belts.[5] [5]
Betsey Johnson[a] February 4
Bill Blass[a] February 7
Boy by Band of Outsiders[b] January 31 Schoolgirl style with Scottish inspiration. Romantic touches, including luxurious coats. The show was a presentation set in a "1940s living room that looked like it had been invaded by a Scottish forest".[6] [6]
Calvin Klein[a] February 7
Carlos Miele[a] February 6
Carmen Marc Volvo[a] February 8
Carolina Herrera[a] February 4
Charles Nolan[b] February 3 A collection influenced by Marie Antoinette and Jackie Kennedy, with 18th-century mesh and taffeta mixed with 1960s coats and suits.[7] [7]
Chris Han[a] February 7
Costello Tagliapietra[b] February 2 Draped dresses influenced by 1940s film noir and the dark fairy-tale illustrations of Arthur Rackham and Gustaf Tenggren. The waist is emphasized.[8] [8]
Custo Barcelona[a] February 7
Cynthia Steffe[a] February 5
Dennis Basso[a] February 5
Diane von Fürstenberg[a][b] February 3 1940s-influenced tailored clothing, mainly separates.[9] [9]
Diesel[a] February 5
DKNY[a][b] February 3 Self-described "Eclectic Glamour," with a boisterous combination of color, textures, various knits. Many 1960s babydoll dresses.[10] [10]
Donna Karan Collection[a] February 8
Douglas Hannant[b] February 1 A feminine collection that was alternately slim-fitting and voluminous. A mix of fabrics, from tactile boucle to plain wool.[11] [11]
Duckie Brown[a] February 1
Elie Tahari[b] January 31 Chunky knitted sweaters cinched at the waist and paired with full pants. A mix of masculine and feminine looks.[12] [12]
Erin Fetherston[a][b] February 1 Youthful, girly looks including drop-waist and bell-skirted dresses.[13] [13]
Hervé Léger[a] by Max Azria February 3 The first half of the show featured Leger's classic bandage dresses with a definite Azria signature of beads, feathers, or similar adornments. The second half showcased more archetypal bandage minidresses in jewel tones.[14] [14]
Iodice[a] February 4
Jayson Brunsdon[a] February 7
Jill Stuart[a] February 4
Joanna Mastroianni[a] February 5
Juan Carlos Obando[a] February 2
Lacoste[a] February 2
Lela Rose[a] February 3
Malan Breton[a] February 6
Mara Hoffman[a] February 2
Matthew Williamson[a] February 5
Max Azria[a] February 4
Milly by Michelle Smith[a] February 6
Miss Sixty[a] February 3
Monique Lhuillier[a] February 5
Na Be by Victorya Hong[a] February 1
Naeem Khan[a] February 7
Nanette Lepore[a] February 6
Nautica[a] February 1
Nicole Miller[a] February 1
Pamella Rolan[a] February 4
Perry Ellis[a] February 1
Peter Som[a] February 4
Ports 1961[a] February 4
Project Runway[a] February 8
R. Scott French[a] February 4
Rachel Roy[b] January 31 Native American and Colonial influences, with a "mix of rawness and polish".[15] [15]
Ralph Lauren[a] February 8
Rebecca Taylor[a] February 7
Reem Acra[a] February 7
Richard Chai[a] February 6
Rock & Republic[a] February 2
Rubin Singer[a] February 1
Sass & Bide[a] February 2
Sean John[a] February 8
Tadashi Shoji[a] February 8
Temperley London[a] February 6
Terexov[a] February 3
Tibi[a] February 5
Tommy Hilfiger[a] February 7
Tony Cohen[a] February 7
Tracy Reese[a] February 3
Tuleh[a] February 3
Twinkle by Wenlan[a] February 3
Venexiana[a] February 1
Vera Wang[a] February 7
Vera Wang Lavender Label[b] January 31 Inaugural runway show for Wang's lower-priced collection. 1950s and 1960s influences, with classic or even retro clothing. More modern draped dresses drew from the style of Wang's signature collection.[16] [16]
Verrier[a] February 2
Vivienne Tam[a] February 5
Willow[a] February 8
Y-3[a] February 3
Yeohlee[a] February 1
Yigal Azrouel[a] February 1
Z Zegna[a] February 2
Zac Posen[a] February 7
Zang Toi[a] February 8

References

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  1. ^ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  2. ^ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  3. ^ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  4. ^ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  5. ^ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  6. ^ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  7. ^ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  8. ^ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  9. ^ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  10. ^ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  11. ^ Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  12. ^ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  13. ^ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  14. ^ Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  15. ^ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  16. ^ Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com