NYFW: The Expectation vs. The Reality

New York Fashion Week’s spring 2022 is officially in the books, the first in-person season to take place since February 2020 before the pandemic turned the world upside down. The calendar was jam packed. While the official NYFW schedule was technically shortened by a few days (a rare joint effort by the CFDA and IMG), designers and brands managed to fill the space. Some stayed digital (and others were noticeably absent, like Rag & Bone and Zero + Maria Cornejo). But many returned to the in-person runway show. Now that it’s done, the question must be asked: Was it worth it? It was, after all, supposed to be New York fashion’s big comeback, a grand homecoming, a reunion to end all reunions for the industry. One could anticipate all the hugs and air kisses and big, joyful fashion announcing that life was back to normal. In late July, the CFDA announced the calendar, a roster that would kick off with Ulla Johnson and close with CFDA chairman Tom Ford. But along came the Delta variant. In August, it was announced that the shows would require attendees to be vaccinated — though it quickly came with an amendment that a negative COVID test 72 hours

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