Our 5 Favorite Moments From New York Fashion Week

From Alix Earle’s SoHo billboard to Ashley Graham and Lauren Chan’s matching ensemble, this year was certainly one to remember.
Naomi Campbell on the Ralph Lauren runway during New York Fashion Week.
Naomi Campbell on the Ralph Lauren runway during New York Fashion Week. / Lexie Moreland/Getty Images

Ladies, you can finally take off your heels, nurse those blisters, unclip your extensions and give your roots a well-deserved break from the endless cloud of hairspray, as New York Fashion Week has officially come to a close.

This year’s event brought the energy, the glam and the unforgettable ensembles that had everyone talking. From bold street style looks to jaw-dropping runway reveals, NYFW was all about making statements. Whether it was an unexpected collaboration, icons reuniting, a standout moment, or a showstopping outfit that left us speechless, these moments captured the spirit of the city and the season.

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Below are five New York Fashion Week highlights we’re still thinking about.

Georgina Burke and Kamie Crawford attend the Fashion for Our Future March

Kamie Crawford and Georgina Burke
Kamie Crawford and Georgina Burke / Gotham/Getty Images and Gotham/Getty Images

The SI Swimsuit models championed democracy at the event held by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Inc. (CFDA) and encouraged voter registration.

Lauren Chan and Ashley Graham’s matching moment

Graham, a model and mom of three, donned a moody black version of this Grace Ling dress when she walked the catwalk for the designer’s debut runway show on Sept. 6, showcasing the NEVERLAND collection.

Chan, a two-time brand star, wore a sweet, angelic white version of the gown featuring a hip-high slit and gorgeous wavy asymmetrical hem design. She posed in the stunning and unmissable Public Hotel lobby in the Lower East Side.

Cherry red is back and better than ever

Ellie Thumann, Kelsey Merritt and Bella Hadid
Ellie Thumann, Kelsey Merritt and Bella Hadid / Gotham/Getty Images, Christian Vierig/Getty Images and Gotham/Getty Images

While SI Swimsuit stars Ellie Thumann and Kelsey Merritt wore their bold red moments to the Boucheron and Carolina Herrera shows, respectively, supermodel Bella Hadid trotted around the Meatpacking District in this stunning Frankies Bikinis ($195) number.

Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington close the Ralph Lauren runway show

Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell
Christy Turlington and Naomi Campbell / Theo Wargo/Getty Images

The iconic 1990s supermodels and longtime friends closed the show for Ralph Lauren in the Hamptons. Both women donned classic quiet luxury-inspired white and cream looks and seemed elated to be reunited.

“This season, our spring 2025 collections debuted in the Hamptons—the home, heart, and source of inspiration for Ralph Lauren for more than 50 years,” the brand wrote on Instagram. “Guests were immersed in a world of beauty, peacefulness, and unfettered elegance, set amid picturesque equestrian fields dotted with Ralph Lauren’s personal car collection.”

Alix Earle lands on SoHo billboard with FRAME Denim

SI Swimsuit’s June digital issue cover girl landed a brand new campaign as the face of FRAME Denim and a spot on her first SoHo billboard. It truly was a “pinch me” moment for the social media sensation.


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Ananya Panchal
ANANYA PANCHAL

Ananya Panchal is a writer on the Lifestyle and Trending News team for SI Swimsuit. Before joining SI Swimsuit in 2022, she worked at Bustle, the San Francisco Chronicle and the TODAY Show. When she is not writing or doom-scrolling on social media, Panchal can be found playing sudoku, rewatching One Tree Hill or trying new restaurants. She's also a coffee and chocolate (separately) enthusiast. Panchal has a bachelor’s in communications and journalism from Boston University.