New York Fashion Week officially starts tomorrow, though we’ve already seen collections from Rachel Comey, Brandon Maxwell, and Proenza Schouler’s Rachel Scott. Ralph Lauren is back in the mix tonight, with a show at his headquarters Uptown. Afterwards, the CFDA is gathering designers at the Rainbow Room for an opening night party. Many of those in attendance will have something to celebrate: the nominees and honorees for this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards, which will take place on November 3 at the American Museum of Natural History, have just been announced.

Ralph Lauren is nominated for American Womenswear Designer of the Year, returning to the fold after a handful of years. Joining him are Tory Burch, Wes Gordon for Carolina Herrera, and first-timer Daniella Kallmeyer, plus Rachel Scot

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