Celebrities converged on New York Fashion Week in September 2025, turning runway shows, presentations and evening parties into a weeklong parade of high-profile appearances. The Ralph Lauren runway drew some of the largest names, while a string of brand events and independent presentations across the city offered additional star power.
Oprah Winfrey and Usher were among the headline attendees at the Ralph Lauren show, joining a roster that included Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas, Mindy Kaling, Jessica Chastain, Laura Dern, Ariana DeBose and Naomi Watts. Elsewhere, photographers and guests highlighted a mix of legacy stars, TV and film actors, musicians and influencers throughout the week.
Designers’ presentations and smaller runway events also attracted attention. The Rachel Antonoff and Susan Alexandra show featured Dylan O’Brien, Christina Hendricks, Edie Falco and a group of comedians and actors including Busy Philipps, Madeline Brewer and Abby Elliott. L’Agence’s presentation counted Lindsay Lohan and Martha Stewart among its visitors, and Harlem’s Fashion Row drew musical talent and industry figures.
Usher made multiple appearances during the week, including the Ralph Lauren event and a separate showing at Harlem’s Fashion Row, underscoring the crossover between music and fashion this season. Photographers captured a variety of looks on and off the runway, from classic Americana silhouettes to street-style statements.
Nighttime events and brand activations provided further opportunities for celebrity sightings. Veronica Beard’s Icons Party hosted Natasha Lyonne, Pauline Chalamet, Katie Holmes, Molly Gordon, Antonia Gentry and Abby Elliott. The Muse x Nordstrom party included Allison Williams. RVNG Couture’s cocktail hour drew figures such as Anna Delvey, Brooks Nader and Ryan Sides.
Pandora’s launch for its Talisman collection was a particularly notable draw for music and pop-culture personalities: Pamela Anderson, Ciara, FKA Twigs and Tyla attended, and Evan Ross and Ashlee Simpson arrived together. The mix of pop and heritage brands illustrated the industry’s effort to pair established designers with contemporary entertainers to broaden reach and media attention.
Fashion editors and industry veterans noted that September remains the calendar’s busiest and most visible moment for global fashion, echoing former Vogue editor Candy Pratts Price’s oft-quoted line that “September is the January of fashion.” The concentration of shows, parties and brand activations over several days continues to attract celebrities who use the platform to support designers, promote personal projects and be photographed for street-style coverage.
Photographers and social feeds circulated an array of memorable outfits from catwalk front rows to sidewalk arrivals, reinforcing New York’s role as a crossroads for entertainment and fashion. The week’s mix of runway premieres and intimate brand events highlighted both established names and rising personalities, reflecting the ongoing interplay between celebrity culture and the fashion calendar.