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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 6 | ||||
| February 2 | A gray palette inspired by medieval armor. Understated (even "anonymous"), commercially appealing clothing.[1] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206110052/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/ABAETE | ||
| February 2 | ||||
| February 3 | A Ralph Lauren-esque collection of hand-knit sweaters and other country-style clothing.[2] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080207084058/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/ADAMEVE | ||
| February 2 | ||||
| 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.[3] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206110102/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/AWANG | ||
| February 2 | A geometry-inspired, architectural collection. Elements of "sixties futurism and boxy menswear-inflected tailoring".[4] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206110057/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/AHERCHCO | ||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 6 | ||||
| February 8 | ||||
| February 2 | ||||
| February 5 | ||||
| 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.[5] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206112007/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/BCBG | ||
| February 4 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| 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".[6] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206112018/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/BOUT | |||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 6 | ||||
| February 8 | ||||
| February 4 | ||||
| February 3 | A collection influenced by Marie Antoinette and Jackie Kennedy, with 18th-century mesh and taffeta mixed with 1960s coats and suits.[7] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080207084722/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/CNOLAN | ||
| February 7 | ||||
| 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.[8] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206110108/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/COSTTAG | ||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 5 | ||||
| February 5 | ||||
| February 3 | 1940s-influenced tailored clothing, mainly separates.[9] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080207153638/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/DVFURSTE | ||
| February 5 | ||||
| February 3 | Self-described "Eclectic Glamour," with a boisterous combination of color, textures, various knits. Many 1960s babydoll dresses.[10] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080207153630/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/DKNY | ||
| February 8 | ||||
| February 1 | A feminine collection that was alternately slim-fitting and voluminous. A mix of fabrics, from tactile boucle to plain wool.[11] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206115526/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/DHANNANT | ||
| February 1 | ||||
| January 31 | Chunky knitted sweaters cinched at the waist and paired with full pants. A mix of masculine and feminine looks.[12] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206114453/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/ETAHARI | ||
| February 1 | Youthful, girly looks including drop-waist and bell-skirted dresses.[13] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206115531/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/EFETH | ||
| 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.[14] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080207084732/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/HLEGER | ||
| February 4 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 4 | ||||
| February 5 | ||||
| February 2 | ||||
| February 2 | ||||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 6 | ||||
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| February 5 | ||||
| February 4 | ||||
| February 6 | ||||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 5 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 6 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| February 4 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| February 4 | ||||
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| February 8 | ||||
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| January 31 | Native American and Colonial influences, with a "mix of rawness and polish".[15] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206110118/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/complete/thumb/RROY | ||
| February 8 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 6 | ||||
| February 2 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| Sass & Bide | February 2 | |||
| February 8 | ||||
| February 8 | ||||
| February 6 | ||||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 5 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| 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.[16] | https://web.archive.org/web/20080206110339/http://www.style.com/fashionshows/collections/F2008RTW/review/VWLAV | |
| February 2 | ||||
| February 5 | ||||
| February 8 | ||||
| February 3 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| February 1 | ||||
| February 2 | ||||
| February 7 | ||||
| Zang Toi | February 8 |