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Emily Mercer

Women's Fashion Market Editor

Emily Mercer is WWD's Women's Fashion Market Editor, Ready-to-Wear and Sportswear Fashion. She joined WWD in 2016 and has been the Women’s Market Editor since 2017, covering global womens ready-to-wear across fashion show reviews during New York Fashion Weeks, news stories and editorial photoshoots. Emily is an alumnus of Purdue University and the Fashion Institute of Technology and is originally from Indiana.

More From Emily Mercer

The Coolest Kids Will Be Wearing Zara x Sea’s Debut Collaborative Collection

The New York contemporary label is bringing its joyful, bohemian touch to kids' ready-to-wear, accessories…

Why Matching Sets Are Trending in Fashion Now

Laura Harrier, Natalie Portman and more are proving twofers are effortless options for achieving a…

Rat & Boa’s Newest Fashion Collection Is Meant for a Vibrant Summer

As seen on Lila Moss at Glastonbury 2024, Rat & Boa cofounders Valentina Muntoni and Stephanie Cara Bennett's…

7 Trends From Paris Couture Fall 2024 — Dressed Up Leisure, Olympic Shine and More

The biggest trends from the Paris Couture fall 2024 collections.

Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2024 Collection Exuded Joy and Fun — Perfect for Now

Marc Jacobs followed up his spring 2024 "Wonder" collection with a fall lineup filled with joy and…

A Look Back at Princess Caroline of Monaco’s Three Royal Weddings: Dior Bridal Dress, Chanel Suit and More

The daughter of actress-turned-royal Grace Kelly wore Marc Bohan for Christian Dior for her first wedding on…

The “No Pants” Trend Has a Hot New Face — Boxer Shorts

Here's why they are everywhere now.

Alix of Bohemia Mixes Elvis Presley Glam, Las Vegas Luck and Princess Diana Femininity

New York designer Alix Verley Pietrafesa's resort 2025 collection was an ultra-fun mash-up.

27 Heatwave-approved Destination and City-living Looks From the Latest Pre-Fall 2024 Collections 

WWD breaks down 27 key looks from the latest pre-fall 2024 collections to carry shoppers through the summer…

Commission Codesigners Question the American Dream in Their Spring 2025 Collection

Dylan Cao and Jin Kay twisted American fashion signatures into strong, coed wardrobing pieces.

The Top Trends for Rag & Bone, Veronica Beard and More Contemporary Brands for Resort 2025

WWD looks at the collections from key players like Retrofête, Rag & Bone and Veronica Beard.

Searching for Joyful Clothes? Look No Further Than Rosie Assoulin’s Resort 2025 Collection

Rosie Assoulin leaned into femininity and optimism, without leaving practicality in mind, for her resort…

Safiyaa Resort 2025 Collection Looks to Luca Guadagnino Film, but Not the One You Think

Safiyaa's Daniela Karnuts expanded her resort collection beyond its signature sophisticated femininity.

EXCLUSIVE: New York Bridal Label Morilee Appoints Jiyup Kim Chief Design Officer

Kim succeeds Madeline Gardner, who held the role of chief design and creative officer for 39 years. Her first…

Run, Don’t Walk: Area’s Pre-fall 2024 ’80s-Meets-Brat Summer Collection Is Now Available for Purchase

Area's Piotrek Panszczyk continued to twist subcultures and fashion, leaning heavily into the '80s, for his…

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