New York Fashion Week kicks off this week, amid a lineup notable for some high-profile absences and renewed questions about its relevance. The most recent New York Fashion Week, in September, made a case for the twice-yearly frenzy of runway shows and events. Designers Jason Wu, Pyer Moss and other labels that had refrained from staging shows in New York in recent years returned to the city. Established houses like Ralph Lauren tried to generate excitement with entertainers such as Janelle Monae.

Source: Wall Street Journal February 03, 2020 15:00 UTC