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Emily Mercer

Women's Fashion Market Editor

Emily Mercer is WWD's Women's Fashion Market Editor, Ready-to-Wear and Sportswear Fashion. She joined WWD in 2016 and has been the Women’s Market Editor since 2017, covering global womens ready-to-wear across fashion show reviews during New York Fashion Weeks, news stories and editorial photoshoots. Emily is an alumnus of Purdue University and the Fashion Institute of Technology and is originally from Indiana.

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The Toronto-based bridal couturier unveiled a new eveningwear collection within the fall 2025 bridal…

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The designer and industry veteran is launching her new contemporary label with its first spring 2025…

Giorgio Armani’s New York Show Creates Intimacy in a Cinematic Setting

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Calle Del Mar Launches Cashmere Line

The L.A.-based novelty, luxury knitwear label has this week debuted its first cashmere line within its first…

Lunya, Prince Street Pizza Team Up for Pajama and Pizza Party Collaboration

In celebration of its 10-year anniversary, luxe sleepwear label Lunya has teamed up with NYC's Prince Street…

Backstage Brides: The Best White Wedding Looks From the Fall 2024 Runways

A look at the top fall 2024 designer runway looks for today's brides seeking unique white wedding ensembles…

Galia Lahav, Fleur du Mal Team Up on Bridal Lingerie Collection

Israeli couture bridal brand Galia Lahav and New York luxe lingerie label Fleur du Mal are releasing a white…

9 Contemporary Fashion and Accessory Brands to Know From September’s Coterie and MAGIC Trade Shows

Ready-to-wear, accessory and jewelry brands included denim label Pistola; swimwear brand La Porte; emerging…

16 Fall Lifestyle and Fashion Essentials From Model and Social Media Star Mia Regan

The young model and Gen Z social media style icon is WWD Weekend's guest editor.

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The trade show welcomed 154 designers for its spring market September show, expanding its global reach across…

Nicole Miller Sponsors Charity Capwalk Fashion Show in NYC

On Tuesday night, Nicole Miller is sponsoring a charity fashion show in support of the Verma Foundation's…

Elena Velez on Revisiting Her Heritage in Motherhood

The New York designer has newfound interest in her Puerto Rican heritage.

Silvia Tcherassi’s Colombian Roots of the Caribbean and Latin America Fuel Her Passion

"In Latin culture, we are passionate about our work, putting love and dedication into everything we do. A job…

Alejandra Alonso Rojas’ Luxury Women’s Fashion Brand Is Her Heritage

The fourth-generation hand-knitter from Madrid imbues each of her ready-to-wear collections with influences…

Maria McManus Emphasizes Collaborating With Nature for Spring 2025

Inspired by a Björk quote, McManus expanded her sustainable practices with artisan partnerships and new…