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Fashion Week 2025: The Trends, The Brands, and The Career Opportunities

New York Fashion Week is back, bringing fresh collections, bold statements, and exciting opportunities for both brands and job seekers alike. From innovative designs hitting the runway to the behind-the-scenes roles that keep the industry moving, there’s more to Fashion Week than just the clothes—it’s a hub for talent and creativity.

This season, designers are leaning into craftsmanship and sustainability, with collections that blend timeless elegance with modern innovation. Expect to see intricate details, unexpected textures, and a continued push towards ethical fashion. Emerging designers are making waves alongside legacy brands, proving that Fashion Week remains a launchpad for new talent.

Several of our clients are debuting collections, marking milestones in their journeys. Alice + Olivia, Badgley Mischka, LVMH, and Derek Lam 10 Crosby are among the standout names showcasing their latest designs. These showcases aren’t just about making a statement on the runway—they're also opportunities for professionals in fashion to connect, collaborate, and carve out their place in the industry. Brands to watch this season include those embracing tech-driven fashion, adaptive design, and boundary-pushing aesthetics.

Beyond the spectacle, Fashion Week fuels industry employment. From stylists and production teams to PR specialists and buyers, the event creates roles for those looking to break into the business. Candidates interested in fashion careers can tap into these opportunities by networking at events, following up with brands post-show, and staying engaged with industry trends. Whether looking for freelance gigs or long-term positions, Fashion Week is the perfect moment to make those career-defining connections.

At Emerging Blue, we specialize in connecting top talent with some of the most prominent brands in fashion, home, and beauty. Whether you’re a candidate looking for your next opportunity or a brand in need of skilled professionals, we’re here to help. Let’s connect!

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FOUR exciting new hybrid job opportunities! We’re looking for Product Developers and Designers for our client, a family-owned stationary, gift, and home goods company headquartered in Brooklyn, NY.

Interested? Apply today!

Product Development Manager ($90-110K)

Product Development Associate ($60-75K)

Senior Product Designer ($75-100K)

Production Art Designer ($55-70K)

Hiring a Junior Art Director in NYC

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We’re hiring in NYC! Our client is looking for a Junior Art Director to join their team. This position reports to the Director of Marketing – Creative Services and works in collaboration with the Marketing team to bring creative briefs from concept to reality. The candidate must have proven experience creating and executing campaigns from start to finish; including concept ideation, organizing and directing photoshoots, and design across all media.

A background in lifestyle and women’s fashion is a plus. This position also requires someone who embraces collaboration, works in a fast paced environment juggling multiple projects simultaneously and is passionate about fashion, style and current trends. Does this sound like a perfect fitting opportunity for you? If so, check out the details below.

Click here to read the job description + to apply!

Hiring For This Retail Holiday Season

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The retail holiday season is going to be different this year.  With people still hesitant about shopping inside stores, and curbside pick-up and eCommerce shopping at an all-time high, staffing for your usual holiday season will need to be analyzed and thought-out.

Here are a few ideas to help you be prepared:

  1. Listen to your customers. Ask your customers what their shopping preference will be this holiday season and how best you can support them. Based on the results, analyze your current org. charts and adjust where needed to support the additional staffing needs. 

  2. Safety comes first. The last thing you need is a new hire that has to take 2-3 weeks off for testing positive. Therefore, ensure you’re following CDC guidelines when conducting interviews, staying 6 feet away, wearing a mask, and swap the handshake for an elbow bump. Also, when possible, utilize digital or video interviewing instead of in-person.

  3. Extra, Extra! We can’t predict the future, but chances are there will be times when employees call-out last minute to care for someone or to care for themselves. Therefore, hire a few extra seasonal employees to allow for back-up needs.

  4. Ask for help. This is the time to work with external partners to help recruit and hire for your staffing needs.  At Emerging Blue, we are here to support your hiring objectives with temporary staffing, seasonal hourly workers and pop-up retail support. Reach out to us at info@emergingblue.com to learn more about how we can help you!

Happy Holidays!

With Love,

Emerging Blue