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The only Aussie at NY Fashion Week misses the ‘magic’ of the runway

Two years after he last showed, Australian Dion Lee is gearing up for New York Fashion Week, in what many see as a return to normalcy for the industry.

Lauren Sams

When New York Fashion Week kicked off last weekend, it looked markedly different to its pre-pandemic form.

Big names such as Ralph Lauren, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Tom Ford and Oscar de la Renta are absent from the schedule. At least two brands – Jonathan Simkhai and Imitation of Christ – will present their shows in the metaverse.

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Lauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more. Email Lauren at lauren.sams@afr.com

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