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 February 6 Abaeté February 2 A gray palette inspired by medieval armor. Understated (even "anonymous"), commercially appealing clothing.Mistry, Meenal. Academy of Art University February 2 ADAM February 3 A Ralph Lauren-esque collection of hand-knit sweaters and other country-style clothing.Borrelli-Persson, Laird. Akiko Ogawa February 2 Alexander Wang 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.Mistry, Meenal. Alexandre Herchcovitch February 2 A geometry-inspired, architectural collection. Elements of "sixties futurism and boxy menswear-inflected tailoring".Mistry, Meenal. Angel Sanchez February 3 Anna Sui February 6 Anne Bowen February 8 Araks February 2 Badgley Mischka February 5 BCBG Max Azria 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.Mistry, Meenal. Betsey Johnson February 4 Bill Blass February 7 Boy by Band of Outsiders 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".Phelps, Nicole. Calvin Klein February 7 Carlos Miele February 6 Carmen Marc Volvo February 8 Carolina Herrera February 4 Charles Nolan February 3 A collection influenced by Marie Antoinette and Jackie Kennedy, with 18th-century mesh and taffeta mixed with 1960s coats and suits.Mistry, Meenal. Chris Han February 7 Costello Tagliapietra 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.Borrelli-Persson, Laird. Custo Barcelona February 7 Cynthia Steffe February 5 Dennis Basso February 5 Diane von Fürstenberg February 3 1940s-influenced tailored clothing, mainly separates.Phelps, Nicole. Diesel February 5 DKNY February 3 Self-described "Eclectic Glamour," with a boisterous combination of color, textures, various knits. Many 1960s babydoll dresses.Mistry, Meenal. Donna Karan Collection February 8 Douglas Hannant February 1 A feminine collection that was alternately slim-fitting and voluminous. A mix of fabrics, from tactile boucle to plain wool.Mistry, Meenal. Duckie Brown February 1 Elie Tahari January 31 Chunky knitted sweaters cinched at the waist and paired with full pants. A mix of masculine and feminine looks.Borrelli-Persson, Laird. Erin Fetherston February 1 Youthful, girly looks including drop-waist and bell-skirted dresses.Phelps, Nicole. Hervé Léger 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.Borrelli-Persson, Laird. Iodice February 4 Jayson Brunsdon February 7 Jill Stuart February 4 Joanna Mastroianni February 5 Juan Carlos Obando February 2 Lacoste February 2 Lela Rose February 3 Malan Breton February 6 Mara Hoffman February 2 Matthew Williamson February 5 Max Azria February 4 Milly by Michelle Smith February 6 Miss Sixty February 3 Monique Lhuillier February 5 Na Be by Victorya Hong February 1 Naeem Khan February 7 Nanette Lepore February 6 Nautica February 1 Nicole Miller February 1 Pamella Rolan February 4 Perry Ellis February 1 Peter Som February 4 Ports 1961 February 4 Project Runway February 8 R. Scott French February 4 Rachel Roy January 31 Native American and Colonial influences, with a "mix of rawness and polish".Phelps, Nicole. Ralph Lauren February 8 Rebecca Taylor February 7 Reem Acra February 7 Richard Chai February 6 Rock & Republic February 2 Rubin Singer February 1 Sass & Bide February 2 Sean John February 8 Tadashi Shoji February 8 Temperley London February 6 Terexov February 3 Tibi February 5 Tommy Hilfiger February 7 Tony Cohen February 7 Tracy Reese February 3 Tuleh February 3 Twinkle by Wenlan February 3 Venexiana February 1 Vera Wang February 7 Vera Wang Lavender Label 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.Phelps, Nicole. Verrier February 2 Vivienne Tam February 5 Willow February 8 Y-3 February 3 Yeohlee February 1 Yigal Azrouel February 1 Z Zegna February 2 Zac Posen February 7 Zang Toi February 8
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