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The battle over reproductive rights gave the return of New York Fashion Week added resonance, reports Lynn Yaeger.

The sparse schedule was crushing, as was the lack of new ideas. But if America’s premier fashion showcase has indeed hit bottom, there’s nothing to do but evolve and nowhere to go but up.

This week, everyone will be talking about fashion's role at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Paris Couture Week and the health of China's economy. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

The centrifugal force that once held New York Fashion Week together is losing its strength but that’s not necessarily a bad thing for the likes of Sies Marjan, Rodarte, Prabal Gurung and Opening Ceremony.

This week, everyone will be talking about who's showing — and who isn't — at New York Fashion Week, how runway models are treated and the push for size inclusivity. Read our BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.