It’s been talked about but now it’s official. The CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) has announced the launch of an exclusive fashion week for menswear, which will take place after the menswear shows in London, Milan and Paris. In fact, the New York Fashion Week: Men’s will be a biannual standalone showcase for American men’s fashion at Skylight Clarkson Sq.

“American menswear has never been stronger or more creative,” said Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA. “There are many reasons the CFDA is launching New York Fashion Week: Men’s. It gives the designers a business platform to show during their market dates and is an opportunity to demonstrate the collective talent of an important segment of our industry.”

The CFDA, which owns the Fashion Calendar, will organize the shows aligned with New York Men’s Market Week. The schedule will feature a mix of runway shows, presentations and special events. CFDA Board Member Tommy Hilfiger was an early champion of New York Fashion Week: Men’s and will participate in the inaugural event—so will Calvin Klein Collection, Michael Kors, Rag & Bone, Public School, Billy Reid, Todd Snyder, Michael Bastian, Ovadia & Sons, Robert Geller, Duckie Brown, Patrik Ervell, Orley and Kent and Curwen, with more names to be confirmed.

More information on: www.cfda.com

Picture courtesy of CFDA.