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CFDA partners with Rockefeller Center
by Modem – Posted August 29 2024
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The Council of Fashion Designers of America ( Cfda) has revealed a streaming partnership with the Rockefeller Center in New York. It’s the first time that, thanks to a public screen, NYFW allows the general public to watch American collections that showcase at this September’s NYFW.

A mixture of livestreams and recorded runway shows will be screened Friday, September 6 through Wednesday, September 11 exclusively at Rockefeller Center, with the viewing screen prominently located at the iconic Rink. The partnership makes Rockefeller Center the only centralized hub-physical or digital, where the public will be able to view NYFW shows. All screenings will be free and open to the public.

Ralph Lauren, Michael Kors, Tory Burch, Tommy Hilfiger, Carolina Herrera, Coach, Khaite, Brandon Maxwell, Proenza Schouler, Luar, Willy Chavarria and Ulla Johnson are among the runway shows confirmed to stream throughout the six-day event. Supplemental programming includes recent fashion shows from Thom Browne, Rick Owens, Todd Snyder, KidSuper, and Amiri.

To mark the start of NYFW, a ribbon cutting ceremony will take place on Friday, September 6 before the first show on the Official NYFW Schedule. The event will feature appearances from Thom Browne, Anna Wintour, and Steven Kolb.

“New York Fashion Week is a cultural cornerstone of the city and should be celebrated by all. As the official organizer of NYFW, CFDA is thrilled to be working with Rockefeller Center to stream the fashion shows to the public, giving New Yorkers and visitors a front-row seat to the creativity and innovation of American fashion,” said Steven Kolb, ceo CFDA.

“New York Fashion Week and Rockefeller Center are two quintessential New York experiences, so this partnership with CFDA is a natural fit,” said EB Kelly, senior managing director, Tishman Speyer and head of Rockefeller Center. “We are so excited to be the only location where people can view a comprehensive showcase of the incredible work from the world’s most creative designers. We welcome people from near and far to our campus for NYFW watch parties on The Rink and at our restaurants this September, and we are thrilled to be the global epicenter of New York Fashion Week.”

New York Fashion Week’s positive economic impact generates millions in direct visitor spending, driving growth in tourism, retail, workforce employment and revenue. This partnership with Rockefeller Center exemplifies CFDA’s mission and longstanding efforts in raising visibility and strengthening the impact of American fashion globally, as well as making the American collections accessible to audiences worldwide.

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