
← Thoughtful Threads: A Fashion Philosophy Podcast25 feb · 18 min
Why NYFW is "Boring" Now (And Why That’s Actually Okay)
<p>Is New York Fashion Week losing its pulse? In this episode, we break down why the "Big Two"—Ralph Lauren and Marc Jacobs—ditched the official calendar and why rising stars like Willy Chavarria are fleeing to Paris. We also dive deep into the elephant in the room: the <strong>Saks Fifth Avenue Chapter 11 bankruptcy</strong> and the $400 million debt shaking the industry. From the $136M owed to Chanel to the rise of "safe" fashion, we discuss why pragmatism is the only way to survive the falling American "empire" cycle.</p><p>--</p><p>Support this podcast by leaving a 5 star rating and review!</p><p><br></p><p>Join us over on <a href="https://thoughtfulthreads.substack.com/">Substack</a> for newsletter access</p><p><br></p><p>Join us over on <a href="https://youtube.com/@thoughtfulthreadspod?si=lphQ4XAPk9Go8JdC">YouTube</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join us over on <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@itsthoughtfulthreads">TikTok </a>and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/itsthoughtfulthreads/">Insta</a> (@itsthoughtfulthreads)</p><p><br></p><p>Support this small creative platform with a cup of coffee <a href="https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=WF783EEXMLK6J">here</a></p><p><br></p><p>Say hi! hithoughtfulthreads@gmail.com <3</p><p><br></p>