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

By Aditi Tailang

Sep 17, 2020, 18:36 IST2 min

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Displaying your ID isn&rsquot enough. A view of safety signage on September 14 at New York Fashion Week.

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Some of the showcases were virtual, as this one at The Vessel at Hudson Yards New York Fashion Week

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A view of health and safety signage 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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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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A model finds a Covid-19 way to &lsquosay cheese&rsquo 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&rsquos 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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