She’s been called the Godmother of Fashion for a reason—Fern Mallis is the visionary who created New York Fashion Week, forever changing the fashion industry and putting NYC on the global style map. From working with the CFDA and IMG Fashion to launching her own consulting firm, Fern has spent decades shaping the careers of iconic designers and influencing the way we experience fashion. In this episode, she takes us behind the scenes of NYFW, revealing its origins, evolution, and where it’s headed next. We’re talking must-know brands, the future of fashion, and what it really takes to build a lasting label in today’s ever-changing industry. Plus, Fern shares insider stories from her legendary 92NY conversation series, her experiences backstage at the most iconic Fashion Week shows, and what truly defines a fashion icon. Mentioned in the Episode: www.fernmallis.com Fern Mallis Instagram NYFW Mademoiselle Magazine Vogue Gimbels East International Design Center of New York Seventh on Sale Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS (DIFFA) Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Bryant Park Studio 54 7th on Sixth Max Alexander (@couture.to.the.max) Tanner Fletcher Prada SABYSACHI 92NY Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis Fashion Lives: Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis by Fern Mallis Gul Rouge LilaNur Parfums Gabriele Frantzen A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email

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