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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 Originals: How Anna Sui Became the Gen Z Fashion Whisperer

After 40 years in business, Anna Sui has evolved into the Gen Z whisperer, garnering celebrity fans from…

How Danielle Frankel Hirsch Became the Wedding Dress Go-to for Zoë Kravitz, Julia Garner and More

The New York designer has brought a fashion directional point of view to the world of white dresses and is…

Curve New York Returns With Innovative Take on Intimates Trade Show

Men's lingerie, new technology and brands, and the growing bridal market were highlights of the event…

How a New Wave of Preppy Fashion Is Taking Over, From the Runway to the Streets

Designers are twisting the old standards for a new generation all too happy to wear collegiate codes and…

Short Hems, Sleeveless Tops and Practical Accessories Dominate NYC Summer Street Style

New Yorkers have the heat-proof, downtown cool, street-style uniform down.

The Coolest Kids Will Be Wearing Zara x Sea’s Debut Collaborative Collection

The New York contemporary label is bringing its joyful, bohemian touch to kids' ready-to-wear, accessories…

Why Matching Sets Are Trending in Fashion Now

Laura Harrier, Natalie Portman and more are proving twofers are effortless options for achieving a…

Rat & Boa’s Newest Fashion Collection Is Meant for a Vibrant Summer

As seen on Lila Moss at Glastonbury 2024, Rat & Boa cofounders Valentina Muntoni and Stephanie Cara Bennett's…

7 Trends From Paris Couture Fall 2024 — Dressed Up Leisure, Olympic Shine and More

The biggest trends from the Paris Couture fall 2024 collections.

Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2024 Collection Exuded Joy and Fun — Perfect for Now

Marc Jacobs followed up his spring 2024 "Wonder" collection with a fall lineup filled with joy and…

A Look Back at Princess Caroline of Monaco’s Three Royal Weddings: Dior Bridal Dress, Chanel Suit and More

The daughter of actress-turned-royal Grace Kelly wore Marc Bohan for Christian Dior for her first wedding on…

The “No Pants” Trend Has a Hot New Face — Boxer Shorts

Here's why they are everywhere now.

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New York designer Alix Verley Pietrafesa's resort 2025 collection was an ultra-fun mash-up.

27 Heatwave-approved Destination and City-living Looks From the Latest Pre-Fall 2024 Collections 

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Commission Codesigners Question the American Dream in Their Spring 2025 Collection

Dylan Cao and Jin Kay twisted American fashion signatures into strong, coed wardrobing pieces.