The Blush Podcast
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A Conversation with Fern Mallis, The Godmother of Fashion: Building the Legacy of NYFW
35 minutes Posted Oct 29, 2025 at 4:04 am.
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In this episode, Rebecca Messner and Valentina Messner sit down with Fern Mallis, The Godmother of Fashion and Creator of NYFW, as she shares the evolution of New York Fashion Week and how it became one of the most influential platforms in global fashion. She reflects on her journey from the CFDA to Fashion Icons, highlighting the collaborations and generations of designers and creatives that shaped fashion today.

Tune in for the inside scoop on the visionary who made NYFW what it is today.