IN PHOTOS: The New York Fashion Week has a new look in 2020

The first NYFW of the pandemic was a mix of virtual and physical shows, with a limited audience, social distancing, and some reimagined mask couture

Sep 17, 2020, 18:36 IST1 min

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A model finds a Covid-19 way to ‘say cheese’ backstage for the MONSE Fall/Winter2020 Shoppable Presentation on September 14, 2020 - New York Fashion Week

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Masks, shields, makeup: A model prepares backstage for the runway for Jason Wu’s show at New York Fashion Week

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A model prepares backstage for the MONSE Fall/Winter2020 Shoppable Presentation during September 14, 2020 - New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Spring Studios on September 14, 2020 in New York City

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Hobnobbing in the elevators comes with a side of social distancing. New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Spring Studios on September 14, 2020 in New York City

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Designer Prabal Gurung and guests use the interactive shopping station at the MONSE Fall/Winter 2020 Shoppable Presentation

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A view of digital displays at The Mark Hotel for New York Fashion Week: The Shows on September 16, 2020 in New York City

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Michelle Maddona is seen wearing a ‘Covidisor’ helmet outside the Rebecca Minkoff show during New York Fashion Week S/S21 on September 15, 2020 in New York City

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Caroline Vazzana is seen wearing a baby blue dress accessorised with a studded mask outside the Rebecca Minkoff show during New York Fashion Week S/S21 on September 15, 2020 in New York City

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A guest is seen arriving to Studio 189 Presents Fashion Our Future 2020 during New York Fashion week at Spring Studio on September 16, 2020 in New York City

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A model poses at the Rebecca Minkoff presentation during September 2020 - New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Spring Studios Terrace on September 15, 2020 in New York City

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