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What Caught Our Eye at NYFW: Spring/Summer 2027

New York Fashion Week has officially wrapped, giving us a first look at what designers have been working on for Spring/Summer 2027.

Last week, we shared a few of the EB clients we were especially looking forward to following this season. Now that the week has come to a close, we wanted to look back at some of the collections, presentations, and moments that stood out to us.

From seeing familiar brands return to the schedule to following some of the people in attendance, there was plenty that caught our attention throughout the week.

A Few We Were Already Watching

SIMKHAI, 7 For All Mankind, and Alice + Olivia were three brands we were looking forward to seeing heading into NYFW, and each brought a different perspective to Spring/Summer 2027.

SIMKHAI took a less expected approach to spring, experimenting with materials like leather, knits, and lace while finding new ways to work with elements that have long been part of the brand’s identity. 7 For All Mankind brought an early-2000s influence to its collection, with denim at the center alongside low-rise silhouettes, short shorts, silk scarves, and an overall more undone approach to styling. Alice + Olivia leaned into the color, print, embellishment, and personality we’ve come to associate with the brand, bringing its Spring/Summer collection to life through a presentation inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.”

After looking forward to these three brands ahead of Fashion Week, it was exciting to see how each approached the season while still maintaining a clear sense of identity.

Derek Lam

Derek Lam was another EB client we enjoyed following during Fashion Week.

The brand is continuing a new creative chapter under Robert Rodriguez, who joined Derek Lam in 2025 and presented his first collection for the brand during NYFW in February. For Spring/Summer 2027, the collection introduced more color, print, and embellishment while continuing some of the utilitarian details and architectural shapes associated with Derek Lam.

There’s something interesting about watching an established brand evolve while still maintaining the perspective people have come to recognize. This season gave us another look at where Derek Lam is headed and how that direction is continuing to take shape.

Beyond the Collections

Part of what makes Fashion Week interesting to follow is everything happening around the collections themselves, including the familiar faces showing up to support the brands.

Alice + Olivia brought out Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Nicky Hilton, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, and Kate Walsh for its Spring/Summer 2027 presentation. SIMKHAI also had some familiar faces in attendance, including Simone Biles, François Arnaud, Minka Kelly, and Jesse Metcalfe, while Gavin Casalegno and Supriya Ganesh joined the brand’s pre-show reception.

Seeing who shows up is always another fun part of following Fashion Week. The front row, styling, and people surrounding a show can become an extension of the collection itself and add another layer to how we experience a brand during the week.

Another Fashion Moment We Loved: Rookie Kids

While it took place earlier this summer rather than during September’s NYFW, Haddad Brands’ Rookie Kids show was another recent fashion moment that caught our attention.

The 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show presented by Rookie Kids brought childrenswear to the runway in New York, featuring collections from Nike, Levi’s, Lacoste, Converse, and Hurley.

The event has become known for bringing together fashion, family, and entertainment, with professional child models walking alongside children of celebrity guests. This year’s guest list included familiar faces from across entertainment, sports, and fashion, including Ice-T and Coco, Lil’ Kim, Angela Simmons, Busta Rhymes, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, and more.

It was a fun look at another side of the industry and a reminder of just how many different categories, brands, and teams make up the larger fashion landscape.

Looking Back at Spring/Summer 2027

One of the things we enjoyed most about this season was seeing how differently each brand approached Spring/Summer 2027.

Some leaned further into the elements they’re already known for, while others introduced new ideas or continued moving in a different creative direction. Together, those collections gave us a look at where brands are headed and some of the ideas we may continue to see in the seasons ahead.

Working within the industry gives us an appreciation for everything that goes into bringing these moments together. From the creative teams developing the collections to the production, merchandising, marketing, and retail teams supporting the brand beyond Fashion Week, there are so many people behind what we eventually see.

For us at EB, it makes the week even more meaningful when some of those brands are ones we’ve had the opportunity to partner with. We loved following along with Spring/Summer 2027 and seeing what our clients, and the industry as a whole, brought to New York.

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