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Ari Stark

Fashion Assistant

Ari Stark is the fashion assistant at WWD. In addition to overseeing the fashion closet, he coordinates the editors’ schedules, manages the New York Fashion Week calendar, reviews collections and writes news and trend-related stories across men’s and womenswear markets. Prior to joining in 2021, Ari gained an array of industry experience with roles spanning luxury retail and editorial for magazines such as CR Fashion Book and Elle. He is an Atlanta native and moved to New York to attend The New School, where he earned a BA in journalism and fashion business. The few pastimes he enjoys not involving clothes in some manner include aerial arts, skiing and watching reality television.

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Lingerie-inspired Looks Send a Sex-positive Message for Spring 2025

The runways from Balenciaga to Nensi Dojaka served up body, much to the delight of retailers.

Best Street-style Trends From Paris Fashion Week: Eclectic Looks, Boudoir Accents and Trenchcoats

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Best Street-style Trends From Milan Fashion Week: The Glamour Was Back

From crystal embellishments on jackets to even a full-length gown or two, there were great style moments…

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Many showgoers have skewed toward a darker mood, contrasting the chipper pastels dominating on the runways.

Athleisure Is Alive and Well at Melitta Baumeister Spring 2025

The shy designer officially entered the fashion game this season, closing out the week with a sporty runway…

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Optimism, sports, texture, tailoring and leather were also on display.

Naeem Khan, Markarian and More Formalwear Designers at NYFW Spring 2025

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Henry Zankov’s Alt-rock Ode Strikes a High Note for Spring 2025

Seeing Kim Gordon in concert led him to an uptempo mix of preppy and punk with undertones of coastal cool.

Bach Mai Found the ‘Invincible Summer’ Within for Spring 2025

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