Over 100 designers and brands are presenting at multiple events across the city

New York Fashion Week has returned to the Big Apple.

According to the Council of Fashion Designers of America, 109 designers and brands are presenting during the industry’s biannual global event that’s currently underway.

As one of the most watched fashion events in history, it’s not surprising that

New York Fashion Week is able to generate an economic boom for the Empire State.

While that’s not surprising since it is one of the most watched fashion events in history—what is surprising is how big of a boom it creates for the Empire State. In recent years, the event has brought in $887 million dollars annually.

The fashion industry came to a screeching halt as did many other business sectors during the global pandemic. For many designers like Charles and Ron—of Malta’s leading fashion house—they are finally back in New York to present their Spring/Summer 2023 runway show.

“Obviously very exciting for us because it had been more than two-and-a-half years since we were in New York obviously due to the pandemic, so it was extra special to be back,” says Ron Van Maarschalkerweerd Borg.

“All of our collections are always inspired by Malta and the Mediterranean—we’re based in Malta—and we always draw inspirations for our surroundings.”