Black Moments You Missed at New York Fashion Week 2025

From the latest looks to the hottest Black celebrities, we’ve got all you missed at New York Fashion Week 2025.

New York City was the place to be this week as designers like LaQuan Smith, Tory Burch and Off-White showed off their latest looks for Spring/Summer 2026 during New York Fashion Week. Polka dots, bright colors and tailored jackets were just a few of the trends we saw on the runway, and of course, stylish celebs like singers Ciara and Ne-Yo and rapper Cardi B were on hand to take in all of the great looks in person.

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Just in case you weren’t able to see it for yourself, we’ve rounded up some of the highlights from New York Fashion Week 2025.

Wendy Williams

Fans show talk queen Wendy Williams lots of love as she arrives at the LaQuan Smith show.

Cardi B & Kulture

It’s hard to steal the show from Cardi B, but her adorable daughter Kulture definitely has our attention while attending the Alexander Wang show draped in fur.

Ciara

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tory Burch)

Singer Ciara is all business in black separates at the Tory Burch runway show.

Lauryn Hill

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Rap legend Lauryn Hill takes in the KidSuper fashion show with her daughter Selah Marley.

KidSuper

@matteblaque1

Easily one of the best shows I’ve been to. @KidSuper “The People’s Runway” show was epic. #nyfw #ss26

♬ Cannonball (feat. Don Toliver) – Lithe

KidSuper’s “The People’s Runway” was a whole vibe.

Lil’ Kim

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 15: Lil’ Kim and Susanne Bartsch attend The Blonds fashion show during September 2025 New York Fashion Week on September 15, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

Rapper Lil’ Kim checked out The Blonds show on September 15.

Actively Black Show

@adigunfit

Walked in @Actively Black Store NYFW show 🖤 More than fashion – it was legacy, culture and pride. . . #activelyblack #nyfw2025 #blackexcellence #blackculture #legacyinmotion

♬ original sound – Adigun

Actively Black shows off their latest athleisure collection.

Actively Black

Dancer Storm DeBarge got down for the audience at the Actively Black show.

Natalia Bryant

(Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Tory Burch)

Natalia Bryant is stunning at Tory Burch.

LaQuan Smith

The only thing hotter than LaQuan Smith’s latest collection is the classic car in the background.

Olandria

@glamourmag

She’s a busy girl! After being spotted in front rows all day, #Olandria made her #NYFW runway debut at the Sergio Hudson show. @Olandria #LoveIsland #olandrialoveisland

♬ original sound – Glamour

“Love Island’s” star Olandria made her NYFW runway debut at the Sergio Hudson show.

Ne-Yo

(Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)

Ne-Yo strikes a pose at the KidSuper show.

Dennis Rodman

Former NBA star Dennis Rodman arrives at the Luar Show.

Taking it to the Streets

The New York City energy is next level during NYFW.

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