Your Guide to Sustainable Fashion and FashionTech at NYFW
Where to be and tips for making the most of New York Fashion Week this February 2025.
Are y’all ready for NYFW this week?
Now, although this NYC weather lately has made staying home extra appealing, let me promise you THIS is the week to brave the cold to find your FashionTech and sustainability people and hear from/connect with leaders in the industry.
I’ve got 8 events for you all across NYC, at all different price points and with different vibes for different interests. All require that you RSVP so make sure you act quick and don’t miss out.
Plus, to help you prioritize, I’ve also called out what startups and brands you can expect panel each event so you can plan ahead and make the most of your ⏰/💸.
But first, what are we wearing?
I don’t know about you, but to me Fashion Week is the PERFECT opportunity to try out some cool FashionTech rental companies.
I’m testing out nuuly this month (will report back) but given Fashion Week is upon us, I’d recommend peer-to-peer platforms like Pickle and BARO! You can even visit the Pickle store in West Village if you want to try before you rent.
Another idea - run over to The Vintage Show today (Sunday Feb 2) and stun everyone with a one of a kind vintage look.
Tips for first timers
Keep an Eye out for Pop-Ups: Check out Eventbrite for other brand pop-up events happening around the city during NYFW. Generally they’ll be in SoHo I feel.
People Watching in SoHo: SoHo is a hotspot for all the fashion lovers trying to get their photos for insta. If you want to feel like your a part of the scene, hang around SoHo. With that being said, if you don’t want to deal with influencers and tourists at all, then absolutely avoid this area for the week.
Streaming Shows: If you’re really only interested in the main shows themselves and catching what trends we can expect for next season, you can always stream the shows via the official NYFW website: nyfw.com
The Events
If you see a 👋 you’ll see me there.
Wednesday -
👋 (Williamsburg) Fashion x Innovation’s Fashion Week Pregame [Price: Free]
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
What to Expect: Unique networking opportunity to connect both with creative minds from fashion, tech and innovation. Part of of my monthly event series!
RSVP Link: https://lu.ma/bysnowus
**Unfortunately already sold out but worth getting on the waitlist for last minute openings! Subscribers got the early invite to this monthly event in my last post, so if you want to be the first to get the invite for future events, subscribe!
Thursday -
👋 (SoHo) REFIND x ThredX Labs Present NYFW Fashion Forward: Bridging Technology and Experience [Price: $10]
4:00 PM - 10:00 pm
What to expect: Great opportunity to live demo virtual try-on and outfit styling, network, and hear from top speakers on two interesting topics: “Demystifying Fashion Tech: Innovation Made Accessible” and “The Power of Connection: Merging Tech and IRL to Build Communities That Scale”.
RSVP Link: REFIND x ThredX Labs NYFW 2025
Friday -
👋 (Chelsea) Digital Fashion Week NYC Symposium [Price: $]
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What to expect: Digital Fashion Week is always great for those most interested in the intersection of Web3, AR/VR, metaverse and gaming with fashion. I also LOVE that they do live demos and workshops between panels.
Companies on the Panels: DTech Lab, Ralph Lauren, Game Changing Style, SawHorse, SXNGA, Exclusible, Kezzler, Seamm, Meta Carbon, SmartDPP.io, The Digital Runway, BuildingBlox.gg, IAMBIC, Meta Reality Labs, CLO Virtual Fashion, J.Crew, Tommy Hilfiger
RSVP Link: Digital Fashion Week NYC Symposium
(Financial District) The Ethereal Fashion Show | NYFW 2025 [Price: $70-150]
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
What to expect: Runway show, vendor markets, tech showcases, and artistic performances. This is going to be an immersive experience uniting fashion, technology, art, and innovation.
Designers: **-**Cide, Chavelis Playhouse, Rakee Chen x Schnabbit, FVLLER, Works of Madness, Heira, Sofia Georgia Rothman and Zombii House
RSVP Link: The Ethereal Fashion Show
Saturday -
(Bed-Stuy) FASHION WEEK VINTAGE POP UP [Price: $5-$10]
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
What to Expect: Hosted by Sun Prophet Vintage in collaboration with 5 other vendors this will be a great opportunity to pick up vintage pieces after gaining inspo from all the good people watching (check out their insta to get a taste of their vibe)
RSVP Link: FASHION WEEK VINTAGE POP UP
👋 (Union Square) EDGE NYFW 2025 [Price: $50-75]
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
What to expect: A full-day expo with 5 panels, ongoing product demos and startup booths, plus a pitch competition that I’m excited for!!
Tech Startups Present: Ari, Pickle, Future Reference, Eon, Cake, (Re)vive, SuperCircle/Thousand Fell, Indyx, Daydream, Fit Match AI, Beni, Fashivly, Poshmark, Rent the Runway, Croissant, ThredUp
VC Present: Tings Capital, Forum Ventures, Span Ventures
Other industry players: FABSCRAP, Amazon Fashion
RSVP Link: EDGE NYFW 2025
(Chelsea) Something for Someone [Price: $45]
8:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What to Expect: Shop collections from emerging designers, enjoy music from underground DJs, and test out virtual try technology! After several days of panels, this is going to be a more chill fun way to meet like minded people who love fashion, music, culture and tech.
RSVP Link: Something for Someone
Sunday -
(Chelsea) The Green Edit: New York Fashion Week [Price: Free]
6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What to Expect: Expert panel, Clothing Swap and Networking. The panel plans to cover everything from fast fashion and pollution to supply chain management to how individuals can make a difference in the transition to the circular economy. Don’t forget to bring clothes (they recommend 5 items) for swapping!
RSVP Link: The Green Edit: New York Fashion Week
Final thoughts, is anyone in Vogue Club?
Random aside but I saw Vogue Club is throwing a fashion week kickoff (”hosted by Hosted by @RealBarbaraPalvin and @DylanSprouse” lol) and did a giveaway for access to the Carolina Herrera show… that’s pretty cool. Is anyone in Vogue Club? Is it worth it?? Please report back for the team here lol.
Hope this helps you plan your week. So which do you plan on checking out? Let me know in the comments and let’s link up!
x Rachel