List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows

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
3.1 Phillip Lim[a]February 6
Abaeté[a][b]February 2A gray palette inspired by medieval armor. Understated (even "anonymous"), commercially appealing clothing.[1]
Academy of Art University[a]February 2
ADAM[b]February 3A Ralph Lauren-esque collection of hand-knit sweaters and other country-style clothing.[2]
Akiko Ogawa[a]February 2
Alexander Wang[b]February 2Mixed 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]
Alexandre Herchcovitch[a][b]February 2A geometry-inspired, architectural collection. Elements of "sixties futurism and boxy menswear-inflected tailoring".[4]
Angel Sanchez[a]February 3
Anna Sui[a]February 6
Anne Bowen[a]February 8
Araks[a]February 2
Badgley Mischka[a]February 5
BCBG Max Azria[a][b]February 1The 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]
Betsey Johnson[a]February 4
Bill Blass[a]February 7
Boy by Band of Outsiders[b]January 31Schoolgirl 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]
Calvin Klein[a]February 7
Carlos Miele[a]February 6
Carmen Marc Volvo[a]February 8
Carolina Herrera[a]February 4
Charles Nolan[b]February 3A collection influenced by Marie Antoinette and Jackie Kennedy, with 18th-century mesh and taffeta mixed with 1960s coats and suits.[7]
Chris Han[a]February 7
Costello Tagliapietra[b]February 2Draped dresses influenced by 1940s film noir and the dark fairy-tale illustrations of Arthur Rackham and Gustaf Tenggren. The waist is emphasized.[8]
Custo Barcelona[a]February 7
Cynthia Steffe[a]February 5
Dennis Basso[a]February 5
Diane von Fürstenberg[a][b]February 31940s-influenced tailored clothing, mainly separates.[9]
Diesel[a]February 5
DKNY[a][b]February 3Self-described "Eclectic Glamour," with a boisterous combination of color, textures, various knits. Many 1960s babydoll dresses.[10]
Donna Karan Collection[a]February 8
Douglas Hannant[b]February 1A feminine collection that was alternately slim-fitting and voluminous. A mix of fabrics, from tactile boucle to plain wool.[11]
Duckie Brown[a]February 1
Elie Tahari[b]January 31Chunky knitted sweaters cinched at the waist and paired with full pants. A mix of masculine and feminine looks.[12]
Erin Fetherston[a][b]February 1Youthful, girly looks including drop-waist and bell-skirted dresses.[13]
Hervé Léger[a] by Max AzriaFebruary 3The 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]
Iodice[a]February 4
Jayson Brunsdon[a]February 7
Jill Stuart[a]February 4
Joanna Mastroianni[a]February 5
Juan Carlos Obando[a]February 2
Lacoste[a]February 2
Lela Rose[a]February 3
Malan Breton[a]February 6
Mara Hoffman[a]February 2
Matthew Williamson[a]February 5
Max Azria[a]February 4
Milly by Michelle Smith[a]February 6
Miss Sixty[a]February 3
Monique Lhuillier[a]February 5
Na Be by Victorya Hong[a]February 1
Naeem Khan[a]February 7
Nanette Lepore[a]February 6
Nautica[a]February 1
Nicole Miller[a]February 1
Pamella Rolan[a]February 4
Perry Ellis[a]February 1
Peter Som[a]February 4
Ports 1961[a]February 4
Project Runway[a]February 8
R. Scott French[a]February 4
Rachel Roy[b]January 31Native American and Colonial influences, with a "mix of rawness and polish".[15]
Ralph Lauren[a]February 8
Rebecca Taylor[a]February 7
Reem Acra[a]February 7
Richard Chai[a]February 6
Rock & Republic[a]February 2
Rubin Singer[a]February 1
Sass & Bide[a]February 2
Sean John[a]February 8
Tadashi Shoji[a]February 8
Temperley London[a]February 6
Terexov[a]February 3
Tibi[a]February 5
Tommy Hilfiger[a]February 7
Tony Cohen[a]February 7
Tracy Reese[a]February 3
Tuleh[a]February 3
Twinkle by Wenlan[a]February 3
Venexiana[a]February 1
Vera Wang[a]February 7
Vera Wang Lavender Label[b]January 31Inaugural 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]
Verrier[a]February 2
Vivienne Tam[a]February 5
Willow[a]February 8
Y-3[a]February 3
Yeohlee[a]February 1
Yigal Azrouel[a]February 1
Z Zegna[a]February 2
Zac Posen[a]February 7
Zang Toi[a]February 8

References
  1. Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  2. Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  3. Mistry, Meenal. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
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  14. Borrelli-Persson, Laird. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
  15. Phelps, Nicole. "List of Fall 2008 New York Fashion Week fashion shows Runway Review (Fall 2008)." Style.com
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