What Caught Our Eye at NYFW: Spring/Summer 2027

New York Fashion Week has officially wrapped, giving us a first look at what designers have been working on for Spring/Summer 2027.

Last week, we shared a few of the EB clients we were especially looking forward to following this season. Now that the week has come to a close, we wanted to look back at some of the collections, presentations, and moments that stood out to us.

From seeing familiar brands return to the schedule to following some of the people in attendance, there was plenty that caught our attention throughout the week.

A Few We Were Already Watching

SIMKHAI, 7 For All Mankind, and Alice + Olivia were three brands we were looking forward to seeing heading into NYFW, and each brought a different perspective to Spring/Summer 2027.

SIMKHAI took a less expected approach to spring, experimenting with materials like leather, knits, and lace while finding new ways to work with elements that have long been part of the brand’s identity. 7 For All Mankind brought an early-2000s influence to its collection, with denim at the center alongside low-rise silhouettes, short shorts, silk scarves, and an overall more undone approach to styling. Alice + Olivia leaned into the color, print, embellishment, and personality we’ve come to associate with the brand, bringing its Spring/Summer collection to life through a presentation inspired by “Alice in Wonderland.”

After looking forward to these three brands ahead of Fashion Week, it was exciting to see how each approached the season while still maintaining a clear sense of identity.

Derek Lam

Derek Lam was another EB client we enjoyed following during Fashion Week.

The brand is continuing a new creative chapter under Robert Rodriguez, who joined Derek Lam in 2025 and presented his first collection for the brand during NYFW in February. For Spring/Summer 2027, the collection introduced more color, print, and embellishment while continuing some of the utilitarian details and architectural shapes associated with Derek Lam.

There’s something interesting about watching an established brand evolve while still maintaining the perspective people have come to recognize. This season gave us another look at where Derek Lam is headed and how that direction is continuing to take shape.

Beyond the Collections

Part of what makes Fashion Week interesting to follow is everything happening around the collections themselves, including the familiar faces showing up to support the brands.

Alice + Olivia brought out Paris Hilton, Jessica Alba, Nicky Hilton, Nikki Glaser, Tiffany Haddish, and Kate Walsh for its Spring/Summer 2027 presentation. SIMKHAI also had some familiar faces in attendance, including Simone Biles, François Arnaud, Minka Kelly, and Jesse Metcalfe, while Gavin Casalegno and Supriya Ganesh joined the brand’s pre-show reception.

Seeing who shows up is always another fun part of following Fashion Week. The front row, styling, and people surrounding a show can become an extension of the collection itself and add another layer to how we experience a brand during the week.

Another Fashion Moment We Loved: Rookie Kids

While it took place earlier this summer rather than during September’s NYFW, Haddad Brands’ Rookie Kids show was another recent fashion moment that caught our attention.

The 17th Annual Amazon Kids Back-to-School Fashion Show presented by Rookie Kids brought childrenswear to the runway in New York, featuring collections from Nike, Levi’s, Lacoste, Converse, and Hurley.

The event has become known for bringing together fashion, family, and entertainment, with professional child models walking alongside children of celebrity guests. This year’s guest list included familiar faces from across entertainment, sports, and fashion, including Ice-T and Coco, Lil’ Kim, Angela Simmons, Busta Rhymes, Jenni “JWoww” Farley, and more.

It was a fun look at another side of the industry and a reminder of just how many different categories, brands, and teams make up the larger fashion landscape.

Looking Back at Spring/Summer 2027

One of the things we enjoyed most about this season was seeing how differently each brand approached Spring/Summer 2027.

Some leaned further into the elements they’re already known for, while others introduced new ideas or continued moving in a different creative direction. Together, those collections gave us a look at where brands are headed and some of the ideas we may continue to see in the seasons ahead.

Working within the industry gives us an appreciation for everything that goes into bringing these moments together. From the creative teams developing the collections to the production, merchandising, marketing, and retail teams supporting the brand beyond Fashion Week, there are so many people behind what we eventually see.

For us at EB, it makes the week even more meaningful when some of those brands are ones we’ve had the opportunity to partner with. We loved following along with Spring/Summer 2027 and seeing what our clients, and the industry as a whole, brought to New York.

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EB Clients We’re Looking Forward to Seeing at NYFW

EB Clients We’re Looking Forward to Seeing at NYFW

New York Fashion Week is always an exciting time for the industry. It’s a chance to see what brands have been working on, where creative direction is headed, and some of the ideas that will shape the seasons ahead.

This September, there are a few names on the schedule that we’re especially excited to follow.

At EB, we’ve had the opportunity to partner with brands across different areas of the fashion industry, and it’s always exciting to see those relationships extend beyond the hiring process. This season, SIMKHAI, 7 For All Mankind, and Alice + Olivia are among the EB clients taking part in New York Fashion Week.

SIMKHAI

SIMKHAI has built a recognizable point of view around modern femininity, balancing structure with softer details and bringing a strong attention to craftsmanship to each collection.

The brand returns to the official NYFW schedule this September, and we’re looking forward to seeing how that perspective evolves for Spring/Summer 2027.

Fashion Week gives brands an opportunity to tell a larger story around a collection, and SIMKHAI is one we’re always interested to watch. The brand’s ability to evolve while maintaining a clear identity is part of what continues to make its collections feel distinctly SIMKHAI.

7 For All Mankind

For a brand with such a longstanding place in premium denim, there’s something particularly exciting about seeing 7 For All Mankind enter a new creative chapter.

This season brings another opportunity to see how the brand continues to build beyond the denim it has been known for since its start. With ready-to-wear becoming a bigger part of that story, its NYFW presentation offers a look at where the brand is headed next.

There’s a balance between honoring what people already know about an established brand and continuing to give them something new. We’re excited to see how 7 For All Mankind brings those two sides together this season.

Alice + Olivia

Alice + Olivia has never been a brand that shies away from personality. Color, print, texture, and playful styling have long been part of its identity, and its Fashion Week presentations tend to bring all of those elements together.

The brand returns to NYFW this September with its Spring/Summer 2027 presentation.

For us, part of the fun of following Alice + Olivia each season is seeing how a recognizable brand identity can take on something new. The collections may change, but there’s usually a sense of personality that makes them immediately feel connected to the brand.

Looking Ahead to Fashion Week

NYFW offers a snapshot of what’s happening across the industry at a particular moment. New ideas emerge; familiar brands evolve, and months of work across design, production, merchandising, marketing, and so many other teams finally come together.

Working within the industry gives us an appreciation for how many people are behind those moments.

We’re excited to follow along this September and see what SIMKHAI, 7 For All Mankind, Alice + Olivia, and the rest of this season’s designers bring to New York.

For us at EB, it’s especially meaningful to see brands we’ve had the opportunity to partner with be part of the week.

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AI As Part of the Hiring Conversation

AI As Part of the Hiring Conversation

AI has quickly become part of the way many teams work, and naturally, it’s starting to come up more often in hiring conversations, too.

As recruiters, we’re seeing employers take an interest in candidates who have some familiarity with AI and understand how it can support their work. This doesn’t necessarily mean being an AI expert or having a technical background. In many cases, employers are looking for candidates who are comfortable with the tools available and understand when they can make a process more efficient.

For candidates thinking about their next move, AI experience is becoming another skill worth developing and, when relevant, talking about during the hiring process.

AI Experience Can Look Different Across Roles

There isn’t one definition of “AI experience,” especially across creative and consumer industries. How someone uses AI in a marketing role will look very different from how it might support someone working in design, ecommerce, recruiting, finance, or operations.

A marketer might use AI to help organize research or analyze campaign insights, while someone in ecommerce could use it to work through product data or identify patterns. Creative teams may explore AI during early research and ideation, while other functions might use it to simplify repetitive administrative work.

The value comes from understanding how the technology can support the work while still relying on the experience, judgment, and creativity behind it.

Employers Are Interested in How It’s Being Used

Simply listing an AI platform under the skills section of a resume doesn’t say much on its own. Sharing how that platform has actually been used can give employers a much better sense of someone’s experience with AI.

If an AI tool helped streamline a process, organize information, support research, or save time on a repetitive task, that context tells a much stronger story. Candidates can include relevant examples on a resume, but these experiences can also come up naturally during an interview.

There’s a difference between knowing the name of an AI tool and understanding how to use it thoughtfully. As AI becomes more common in the workplace, that distinction is becoming more important.

Curiosity Goes a Long Way

AI is changing quickly, which means there will always be something new to learn. Candidates don’t need experience with every platform or the latest tool to show that they’re comfortable with the technology.

Taking the time to explore the tools that are relevant to a particular field can be a good place to start. This could mean learning how AI is already being used within a current role, experimenting with a new platform, or simply staying informed about how the technology is changing the industry.

For someone early in their AI experience, talking about what they’ve learned and where they see opportunities to use it can be just as meaningful as having a long list of tools on a resume.

The Human Side Still Matters

With so much conversation around AI, it can be easy to assume that every employer is looking for someone who can automate more of their work. What we’re seeing is more nuanced, with employers showing interest in AI skills while continuing to value the human experience behind the work.

The skills that have always mattered still matter. Creativity, communication, industry knowledge, problem-solving, leadership, and good judgment don’t become less valuable when AI enters the picture. If anything, knowing how to pair those skills with new technology can make them even stronger.

In industries built around brands and people, the human perspective remains a big part of the work.

Adding AI to the Career Story

For candidates already using AI, it may be worth taking another look at how that experience is represented professionally. Rather than adding “AI” as a standalone skill, think about where it has actually made a difference in the work.

A resume bullet can mention a process that became more efficient. A portfolio might show how AI supported research or ideation while still making the candidate’s own contribution clear. During an interview, a real example can help explain not only which tools were used, but why they were useful.

As recruiters, we’re always paying attention to the skills employers are asking about and how those needs are changing. AI is becoming part of that conversation, but it’s still one piece of a much bigger picture when evaluating talent.

The goal isn’t to become an AI expert overnight. Staying curious, continuing to learn, and understanding how these tools can complement existing skills and experience can help candidates feel more prepared as AI becomes a bigger part of the workplace.

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What We’re Hearing From Talent

What We’re Hearing From Talent

As recruiters, we spend a lot of time talking with people about work. Those conversations go beyond what someone does day to day. We hear about what they enjoy, where they want to grow, what they’re ready for next, and what might make a new opportunity worth exploring.

Everyone has different priorities, but after enough conversations, certain themes start to come up again and again. Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about growth, flexibility, compensation, leadership, and how connected someone feels to the brand itself.

Growth Looks Different for Everyone

Career growth doesn’t always mean moving into a bigger title. Some candidates are ready to manage a team for the first time, while others want more ownership, exposure to a new category, or the chance to join a growing brand where they can make an impact.

We’re also hearing candidates ask more about where a role could take them. They want to understand what they’ll learn, how their responsibilities might grow, and what opportunities could open up over time. Sharing more of that story during the hiring process can give someone a much better sense of what a future with the company could look like.

The Brand Still Matters

We can usually tell when a candidate has a genuine connection to a brand. They may have followed it for years, love the product, connect with the aesthetic, or simply feel excited about what the company is building.

We talk a lot about brand DNA at EB, and that connection is a big part of it. A brand’s culture, values, aesthetic, product, and point of view all shape its identity, and candidates are paying attention to those details when thinking about where they want to work next.

Experience and skills will always matter, but they’re only part of the decision. Sharing what makes the brand different gives candidates a chance to understand the bigger picture and decide whether it feels like a place where they can see themselves.

Flexibility and Compensation Are Part of the Bigger Picture

Flexibility continues to come up, although what that means varies quite a bit. Some candidates prefer a hybrid schedule, some are looking for remote opportunities, and others enjoy being in the office with their team. There isn’t one working model that appeals to everyone, so being clear about expectations early can help make sure everyone is on the same page.

Compensation conversations are happening earlier, too, and they often include more than salary. Benefits, bonus potential, PTO, flexibility, and room for growth can all factor into how someone looks at an opportunity.

The more clarity there is around those details from the beginning, the easier it is for both sides to focus on whether the role itself is the right fit.

Leadership Plays a Big Part

Candidates want to know about the people they’ll actually be working with. We hear questions about who they’ll report to, how teams work together, what leadership looks like, and who they’ll have the opportunity to learn from.

Those details can be difficult to capture in a job description, but they often come through naturally during the interview process. Getting to know the people behind the role gives candidates a much more realistic sense of what joining the team could look like.

The Interview Experience Leaves an Impression

An interview is often one of a candidate’s first real experiences with a company. The communication leading up to it, the people they meet, the questions they’re asked, and the follow-up afterward all contribute to how they walk away feeling about the brand.

A thoughtful candidate experience doesn’t need to be complicated. Clear communication and transparency throughout the recruiting process can go a long way, even when someone isn’t ultimately hired. In industries where networks overlap and people stay connected; a positive experience can leave an impression well beyond one open role.

What We Can Learn From These Conversations

There will never be one checklist of what every candidate wants. People are at different stages of their careers, and the things that matter most will naturally change from person to person.

That’s why staying close to talent is such an important part of what we do. These conversations help us understand what people are looking for and give us insight we can bring back to the brands we partner with. Sometimes that means talking through compensation or candidate expectations. Other times, it’s looking at the interview process, employer branding, or how an opportunity is being positioned.

Ultimately, recruiting is about people. Listening to what matters to them is a pretty good place to start.

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