Macy’s hosted a stylish night full of beauty and meaningful impact.
The Celebrate American Designers launch event at Macy’s Herald Square in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America took place on Sept. 7. The delightful gathering hosted some of the most notable names in the industry sewn together with the biggest and upcoming stars of the next generation.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: A view of The Workroom as Macy’s Celebrates American designers in partnership with CFDA at Macy’s Herald Square on September 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s)
The event brought together iconic American fashion designers, emerging creative talent, industry leaders, influencers, and more for an immersive toast to guard and future of American fashion. Honored to be a in room with those who carry on art and business in such a stunning fashion, guests mingled and spoke with high hopes for the future of the industry. With that also were words of inspiration that were found in the great halls of the landmark store. Looking around in awe, the store and it’s location being in the heart of the Big Apple dazzled the moment on the eve of New York Fashion Week.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: Steven Kolb attends as Macy’s Celebrates American designers in partnership with CFDA at Macy’s Herald Square on September 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Macy’s)
Curated gallery-style installations of the Macy’s exclusive capsule collections from Tommy Hilfiger, Donna Karan New York, Michael Kors, Jonathan Cohen, LAPOINTE and Theophilio were on display as well as a live FIT student workroom showcase that was supported by Macy’s Future of Style Fund.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 08: (L-R) Jonathan Cohen and Edvin Thompson attend as Macy’s Celebrates American designers in partnership with CFDA at Macy’s Herald Square on September 08, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Macy’s)
Remarks and designer conversations with Nata Dvir, Macy’s Chief Merchandising Officer, and Steven Kolb, CEO of the CFDA. Notable guests included: Tommy Hilfiger, Jonathan Cohen, Sally LaPointe, Designer, LAPOINTE, Edvin Thompson, Designer, Theophilio , Helena Christensen, and Altyn Isabelle.
