New York Fashion Week brought a packed schedule of runway shows, pop-ups, collaborations, openings, and, of course, parties. After the intensity of a show, various celebrations offered designers and their communities a chance to finally enjoy the culmination of months of work—with friends, good drinks, and a little fun. From fashion anniversaries and new flagships to unexpected collaborations and late-night after-parties, these were some of the week’s standout celebrations.
CFDA Kicks Off NYFW at Rockefeller Center
Alicia Parker, Danielle Kieschnick, Sebastián Yatra, Thom Browne, Honey Dijon, Becky G, Joseph Altuzarra, Steven Kolb, EB Kelly, Sabyasachi Mukherjee. Photo by Ryan Northrop/BFA.com.
At Rockefeller Center, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) officially kicked off NYFW with a cocktail at Le Rock, hosted by CFDA Chairman Thom Browne alongside cocktail co-hosts Stacey Bendet, Joseph Altuzarra, and Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The evening also marked the third edition of NYFW Live at Rockefeller Center, which brings the runway beyond the industry through public screenings of select shows. Designers gathered for the occasion included Altuzarra, Mukherjee, LaQuan Smith, Todd Snyder, Willy Chavarria, Zaldy Goco, Emily Dawn Long, and Tommy Hilfiger—a cross-section of names with longstanding ties to NYFW.
A “Very Bergdorf” 125th Anniversary
Natalia Dyer, Hari Nef, Bec Lauder. Courtesy of BFA.Kicking off NYFW, Bergdorf Goodman celebrated 125 years as one of New York City’s defining luxury fashion institutions. Since opening in 1901, the Fifth Avenue landmark has become known for its holiday vitrines and for bringing together fashion houses from around the world. For the anniversary, members of the fashion community and longtime friends gathered throughout the store’s main floor, where interactive installations traced its legacy. Assouline also marked the milestone with a new book chronicling Bergdorf Goodman’s history, with guests adding their signatures to a copy that doubled as the evening’s guest book. Hunter Abrams photographed the celebration as Ravyn Lenae performed songs from her latest album. At Fifth Avenue and 57th Street, for many, this is where New York luxury begins.
Boucheron Celebrates at Central Park
Photo by BFA.In Central Park’s Conservatory Garden, Boucheron celebrated the launch of its Lierre de Paris collection with an intimate candlelit dinner. Ivy, a favorite of Frédéric Boucheron that once climbed the walls of his first boutique, has remained a recurring motif throughout the Maison’s history, notably appearing on its iconic Question Mark necklace. Creative Director Claire Choisne now reimagines the climbing vine in white gold and diamonds, its organic lines echoed by the lush garden setting and verdant tablescape. The collection made its way onto guests that evening, too, with Colman Domingo, Paul Anthony Kelly, Leslie Bibb, and Lisa Rinna among those wearing the new pieces.
Chanel Celebrates COCO MADEMOISELLE CRUSH ABSOLU
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 10: Pierre Beasley and Henry Beasley of Balu Brigada perform during the CHANEL Party to celebrate the debut of Coco Mademoiselle Crush Absolu at Balthazar on September 10, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage)With Gracie Abrams as its ambassador, CHANEL celebrated the launch of COCO MADEMOISELLE CRUSH ABSOLU, the newest fragrance created by Olivier Polge. A more intense take on COCO MADEMOISELLE, the scent opens with fruity notes of lychee and grapefruit before giving way to a softer vanilla. The celebration took over Balthazar for the evening, where DJ Kitty Ca$h set the mood before indie-rock band Balu Brigada took the stage. With Abrams stepping into her new role as the face of the fragrance, the downtown evening brought together scent, music, and a new chapter for one of the Maison’s signatures.
Coach Club 85
Violet Chachki. Photo by BFA.Celebrating 85 years, Coach took over Pier 36 for Coach Club 85, an anniversary party that carried the nostalgia of its latest collection into the night. Designed by Stuart Vevers, the collection looked back at the American house’s heritage through lean, elongated tailoring, sun-faded jerseys, fluid dresses, exposed linings, and visible catch stitches, while glittering and confetti-covered hats hinted at the festivities to come. House ambassadors Elle Fanning, SOYEON, Lilas, and Storm Reid arrived dressed by Coach, joining guests for an evening of sets by BRIDGE, Zack Fox, and SG Lewis. The celebration turned the collection’s trip down memory lane into a birthday party for the house itself.
Grey Goose Toasts to the US Open
Courtesy of Grey Goose.A staple of the US Open for two decades, the Grey Goose Honey Deuce once again extended the tournament festivities beyond the stadium and across New York City, including an activation at Grand Central Terminal. Made with Grey Goose vodka, fresh lemonade, raspberry liqueur, and tennis-inspired honeydew melon balls, the cocktail has become nearly as recognizable as the tournament itself. At the US Open, a dedicated Grey Goose Suite offered guests an escape between sets and a deeper dive into the brand’s world. Beyond the tournament, a partnership with basketball star Josh Hart and a pop-up atLast Serve Bar carried the Honey Deuce beyond its familiar summer setting.
Dior & A24 at Cherry Lane Theatre
Photo by Matt Weinberger.A year after the reopening of Cherry Lane Theatre, Dior and A24 came together to celebrate the storied Greenwich Village institution, the oldest continuously operating Off-Broadway theater in New York City. The evening began with cocktails at Wild Cherry before moving into the theater for a performance by Justin Vivian Bond, produced and directed byZack Winokur as an homage to poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, who founded Cherry Lane. The intimate celebration brought together fashion, film, and performance within a space long woven into the neighborhood’s cultural fabric. Alexa Chung, Grace Gummer, Emily Ratajkowski, and Chloe Malle were among the guests who attended.
Moncler Opens Its Fifth Avenue Flagship
Courtesy of Moncler and Gilles & Boissier.Moncler opened its first global flagship at 767 Fifth Avenue, transforming two levels of the General Motors Building into a 23,680-square-foot retail destination. Designed by Patrick Gilles and Dorothée Boissier of Gilles & Boissier with Moncler Chairman Remo Ruffini, the flagship builds on a collaboration spanning more than 250 boutiques since the early 2000s. Rather than a traditional store, the space invites visitors into Moncler’s world, bringing its alpine origins, technical innovation, and cosmopolitan identity together under one roof. A checkerboard floor moves between polished and raw textures before opening into a dramatic double-height space, where glass columns frame Fifth Avenue beyond. The result brings the mountain into the city, allowing visitors to experience Moncler’s heritage through material, scale, and space.
Bernard James’s “In Process” at USM Modular Furniture
Bernard James, Justin Boone. Photo by Kenzi Hajar/BFA.com)Brooklyn-based jewelry designer Bernard James celebrated his residency with USM Modular Furniture, marking the latest chapter in the pair’s ongoing collaboration. With DJ Stonie Blue on the decks and Chandon in hand, guests explored the space and the new Makers’ Desk, designed using the USM Haller system by James. Inside the Vault, finished works were displayed alongside ephemera tracing James’ history and process, while a jeweler at work put the Makers’ Desk to use in real time. Building on a relationship that began with their first partnership in 2023, the evening brought jewelry and design together through a shared appreciation for craft and process.
Simkhai’s After-Party with Frank Family Vineyards
Leslie Frank and Jonathan Simkhai. Courtesy of Frank Family Wines and Simkhai.Friday evening, Simkhai moved straight from the runway at Phillips Auction House to BOOM at The Standard for its NYFW after-party. François Arnaud, Venus Williams, Supriya Ganesh, and Gavin Casalegno were among the guests who joined the celebration, which began with St-Germain Hugo Spritzes before shifting to Frank Family Vineyards’ Brut Rosé. The evening continued Simkhai’s year-long partnership with the California winery, with a limited-edition release still to come later this year benefiting Dress for Success. From the runway to late night, the celebration brought the worlds of fashion and wine together.
UGG and Willy Chavarria Take Over NYC
Photo by Matt Weinberger. Courtesy of Willy Chavarria x UGG.UGG and Willy Chavarria turned their collaboration into a day-long celebration across New York City. The day began with the Aztec Rebels making their way through the streets, leading into a discussion at Parsons School of Design before the celebration continued with a custom installation at Iconic Magazine. By night, the crowd moved downtown to Ray’s for a biker-themed finale, where tacos, churros, and Jarritos accompanied a set by DJ Marco Neves. Campaign star Becky G joined Willy Chavarria alongside Bernie Martinez, Chris Black, Gabriel Robles, Colin Jones, Susanne Bartsch, Mathieu Simoneau, Bobbi Salvör Menuez, andMarcus Allen.
Bvlgari’s Serpenti Infinito Lands on the High Line
Courtesy of Bvlgari.Bvlgari celebrated the arrival of “Serpenti Infinito” on the High Line with a cocktail surrounding auruBOROS, an immersive installation conceived by Marco Canevacci and Lena Young of Berlin-based duo Plastique Fantastique. Following iterations in Shanghai, Seoul, and Mumbai, the New York chapter brought the Serpenti story to the city through a large-scale golden structure exploring ideas of transformation and renewal. Set against the urban landscape of the High Line, the installation offered a distinctly New York interpretation of the house’s enduring serpent motif. The evening toasted the artists while marking the opening of the ten-day installation.
