Michael Bastian To Skip New York Fashion Week In September

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There will be one less runway show to attend during New York Fashion Week in September.

CFDA award-winning menswear designer Michael Bastian has decided not to show his spring collection on the runway during New York Fashion Week. Instead, he plans to hold private appointments at his Chelsea showroom next week.

'September for men's just doesn't really work. I know everyone is trying hard to figure this out, but for now, July is when we're still selling the collection. It made no sense to show in September. Men's buyers are in town for Project [tradeshow]; Michael Kors and Rag & Bone have started doing things in July,' Bastian told The Daily.

'At some point, we're going to figure it out in New York, but until then, it made sense to try do something in July. The winter season isn't so difficult.'

Bastian said the presentations next week will 'be a little more personal. Everybody we've heard from has been excited about the change.'

Bastian noted that he didn't decide to show his spring collection earlier just because of the buyers - editors also played a role.

'The editors have said to me that they're thinking of stories right now, not in September. They come out of London, Milan and Paris [ fashion weeks] with story ideas in their head. If they aren't seeing us until three months later, we're also missing that boat,' he said.

While missing out on a major event like New York Fashion Week might seem disappointing, Bastian said he's looking forward to the break.

'I can finally have a vacation in August! I do love shows, though, and when the time is right, we'll do it again,' he said.

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