Kicking Off NYFW: A Touch of Menswear and Genderless Fashion at NYMD

Photos by Alpine Baek and Linn Images / VRAI Magazine

New York Men’s Day (NYMD) returned to kick off New York Fashion Week (NYFW) with a touch of menswear and genderless fashion on February 11, 2026 in New York City, NY.

Unveiled in two events at the returning host, Mercedes Benz of Manhattan, NYMD was presented by returning sponsor PROJECT by Informa. We saw the return of A.Potts, Chelsea Grays, and Peak Lapel, who were joined by first-time brands Avon Anglers, PROJECT by Informa Las Vegas Preview, Christopher Lowman, Monday Blues Studio, Science Project Company, and Wangda.

Dive into the brands below with highlights from each presentation.

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NYMD: Backstage

A.Potts at NYMD

Avon Anglers at NYMD

Chelsea Grays at NYMD

Peak Lapel at NYMD

PROJECT by Informa Las Vegas at NYMD: Morning Presentation

Christopher Lowman at NYMD

Monday Blues, Studio at NYMD

Science Project Company at NYMD

Wangda at NYMD

PROJECT by Informa Las Vegas at NYMD: Afternoon Presentation

See our ongoing coverage of NYFW and the Fall/Winter 2026 collections.

Updated 2/13/26