7 For All Mankind Debuts Y2K-Inspired Collection at NYFW

Designer Nicola Brognano channels early 2000s It girl style in his runway debut for the denim brand.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Designer Nicola Brognano, known for reviving the Blumarine label, made his runway debut this week for denim brand 7 For All Mankind at New York Fashion Week. Brognano's fall collection channeled the Y2K-era aesthetic of early 2000s It girls like the Olsen twins and Kate Moss, featuring skinny jeans, babydoll dresses, shrunken jackets, and platform stilettos.

Why it matters

Brognano's ability to distill early-aughts nostalgia into a cohesive and intentional collection has the fashion industry buzzing, as the Y2K aesthetic continues to dominate runways and street style. The return of skinny jeans and other silhouettes largely absent from fashion in recent years also signals a potential shift in denim and footwear trends.

The details

Models strutted down the runway in looks that could have been plucked straight from the tabloids of the mid-2000s, including skinny jeans, pea coats, babydoll dresses, and shrunken denim and leather jackets paired with column skirts. Accessories like Ray-Ban Wayfarers, glitzy jewelry, and oversized handbags further emphasized the throwback vibe, while sky-high platform stilettos rounded out the Y2K-inspired aesthetic.

  • Brognano made his official runway debut for 7 For All Mankind during New York Fashion Week this week.

The players

Nicola Brognano

The designer who previously served as creative director of the Blumarine label from 2020 to 2024, revitalizing the brand and reestablishing it as a touchstone for Y2K-era fashion.

7 For All Mankind

The denim brand that tapped Brognano to helm its runway debut at New York Fashion Week, as the company looks to capture the attention of a new generation of fashion consumers.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen

The early 2000s It girls who served as inspiration for Brognano's 7 For All Mankind collection, along with model Kate Moss.

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What they’re saying

“The 7 For All Mankind girl of this collection is for sure Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen around 2005, 2006. Or Kate Moss.”

— Nicola Brognano, Designer (Harper's Bazaar)

“I looked to the off-duty models around The Sartorialist street style era of the 2000s and 2010s. How they were photographed in runway beauty looks, but cool and real at the same time.”

— Nicola Brognano, Designer (Harper's Bazaar)

“Skinny jeans, for sure. It's time to bring them back. I'm sick of big, baggy pants.”

— Nicola Brognano, Designer (Harper's Bazaar)

What’s next

The collection's reception at New York Fashion Week will likely determine whether 7 For All Mankind moves forward with a broader Y2K-inspired strategy, potentially signaling a wider return of the early 2000s aesthetic in mainstream fashion.

The takeaway

Brognano's ability to capture the essence of early 2000s It girl style in a cohesive and intentional runway collection for 7 For All Mankind has the fashion industry buzzing, as the industry continues to embrace the nostalgia-fueled Y2K trend.