New York Fashion Week 2027: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly

What happened to fashion?Diane Gilman takes a candid look at the current state of the fashion industry and asks whether traditional trends, creativity, and innovation are disappearing. From New York Fashion Week and celebrity influence to the resurgence of heritage brands like Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, Coach, and Tommy Hilfiger, Diane examines how dramatically the fashion landscape has changed.Fashion shows are shrinking. Celebrity culture increasingly influences what people wear. Heritage brands are looking back at their history, while the industry has fewer buyers and less room for experimentation.So where does that leave fashion—and the woman who simply wants to develop her own style?Diane argues that personal style may matter more than ever when there are fewer defining trends to follow. Instead of waiting for fashion to tell us what to wear, perhaps it's time to rethink what makes our individual style distinctive.“There are no trends anymore.”Chapters00:00 Introduction and overview of New York Fashion Week 01:05 The decline of trends and the influence of celebrities 02:01 Celebrity sway and sidewalk fashion as the new runway 04:41 Heritage brands and their place in modern fashion 06:57 Ralph Lauren's focused collection 08:03 The revolutionary past of Calvin Klein 11:19 Coach and the return of heritage brands 16:10 Ralph Lauren's small, focused collection 19:01 Tommy Hilfiger and the influence of celebrity models 22:02 Diane von Furstenberg's return and new direction 23:48 Fashion show locations and their impact 25:24 The future of fashion and personal styleSpecial Offers & Resources Mentioned:✨AMRA Supplements – Diane shares her discovery of this "miracle" supplement containing collagen, peptides, vitamins, and minerals that helps combat age-related nutrient absorption issues. It tastes like butterscotch and provides noticeable results in energy, skin, and hair health.Special Offer: Get 15% off your first purchase with code DIANEGILMAN at tryarmra.com/DIANEGILMANConnect with Diane Gilman:YouTube: @thedianegilmanFacebook: TheDianeGilmanInstagram: @thedianegilmanTikTok: @thedianegilmanIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that no matter your age, there is still time to dream, change, contribute, and make a difference.Remember: age is just a number. Together, we’ll prove that we’re all Too Young to Be Old.