Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine celebrated prepandemic normalcy for New York Fashion Week and explained what’s in store.
NYFW kicked off on Feb. 10 and runs until Feb. 15.
More than 70 brands are showcasing their winter and autumn 2023 designs around the city.
He discussed NYFW is back to pre-pandemic normalcy and is helping the city in its COVID-19 recovery.
Levine admitted gentrification is a real problem in Manhattan, with average rent prices spiking to a record $5,000 a month in Manhattan in 2022.
He explained how his monumental housing plan is helping designers stay in the borough. About 40% of the 75,000 new housing units are 40% affordable, with sites in all 12 community districts.