Joseph Altuzarra on 20 Years in Fashion, “NYFW Is Dead,” and His Year of Yes

This week on Let’s Get Dressed, I’m sitting down with Joseph Altuzarra just days after his latest New York Fashion Week show. We talk about what 20 years in fashion really looks like when you’re running an independent brand, why people keep saying “NYFW is dead,” and what it actually costs to put on a show today. Joseph shares how he thinks about staying relevant without chasing hype, the reality of pay-to-play celebrity culture, and why he’s calling this his “year of yes.” We also get personal — from fame and comparison to what it feels like to be 42 and still building. Plus: Heated Rivalry, Wuthering Heights, whether fashion is psychic, and his best advice for anyone who wants to work in the industry. Follow Joseph on Instagram Follow Altuzarra on Instagram Shop Altuzarra here Thanks to Banana Republic for my favorite pieces from the spring collection. Shop their new arrivals at nanarepublic.com Let’s Get Dressed YouTube: Instagram: Newsletter: Liv Perez Instagram: TikTok: ShopMy: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Joseph Altuzarra on 20 Years in Fashion, “NYFW Is Dead,” and His Year of Yes is an episode from Friend of a Friend by Liv Perez.

This episode is 53:56 long.

This episode was published on Feb 23, 2026.

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