eBay Announces American Fashion Retrospective and Auction
eBay (EBAY) is launching Endless Runway: The Archive, a one-night American fashion retrospective and live auction timed to New York Fashion Week.
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eBay (EBAY) is launching Endless Runway: The Archive, a one-night American fashion retrospective and live auction timed to New York Fashion Week. Curated by Carlos Nazario and hosted by Jenna Lyons, the event showcases more than 150 rare and archival pieces by American designers, largely sourced from eBay.
The exhibition, created with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), will explore four decades of NYFW and American fashion, from 1970s glamour to 1990s minimalism and contemporary voices. A live eBay auction will feature items from the archives of Calvin Klein Collection, DVF, Michael Kors Collection, Proenza Schouler, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, Willy Chavarria and others, with proceeds benefiting the CFDA. The show streams on eBay Live on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Curated by Carlos Nazario and hosted by Jenna Lyons, the experience brings decades of American fashion history to life and gives collectors the chance to bid on pieces from the Archive
Building on eBay's global Endless Runway initiative and in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Endless Runway: The Archive brings American fashion history to life through an immersive, storytelling-led exhibition featuring more than 150 rare and archival pieces by American designers, sourced from eBay, alongside pieces contributed by some of fashion's most celebrated American designers and fashion houses.
At the center of the experience is an eBay Live auction, hosted by fashion authority Jenna Lyons. Streamed live from the exhibition, the auction will feature designs contributed directly from the archives of Calvin Klein Collection, DVF, Michael Kors Collection, Proenza Schouler, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang, Willy Chavarria and more. Giving fashion enthusiasts and collectors the opportunity to experience, discover and bid on pieces of American fashion history in real time, eBay Live participants will hear from industry voices on the cultural significance behind each piece as they are auctioned.
Curated by acclaimed editor and stylist Carlos Nazario, Endless Runway: The Archive explores defining chapters of American fashion design, from the glamour and liberation of the 1970s and the rise of American sportswear to '90s minimalism and grunge, the global influence of American designers at European houses, and the voices shaping
Additional exhibition highlights sourced from eBay include archival pieces by Anna Sui, Bob Mackie, Donna Karan, Halston, Isaac Mizrahi, Marc Jacobs, Ralph Lauren, Todd Oldham, Tom Ford, Virgil Abloh and more.
eBay has connected shoppers with incredible fashion since the launch of the marketplace. Today, that access is helping a new generation discover the designers and pieces that shaped fashion history. With an unparalleled selection of pre-loved fashion and trusted services like eBay Authenticity Guarantee, the marketplace gives coveted designer pieces the opportunity to be discovered, collected and worn again.
Endless Runway: The Archive brings that legacy to life, celebrating the enduring influence of American fashion. In addition to special contributions from designers, all pieces featured in the exhibition were sourced from eBay and styled by eBay's Resident Stylist Brie Welch, with proceeds from the eBay Live auction benefiting the CFDA.
WATCH LIVE. SHOP LIVE.
Stream Endless Runway: The Archive on eBay Live on Wednesday, September 9th at 7:30pm ET at www.ebay.com/thearchive
Download the eBay app and set a reminder to join the auction and bid live on select pieces from Endless Runway: The Archive.
Designer archives for auction include:
Calvin Klein Collection Spring/Summer 1996 dress
Diane von Furstenberg Spring/Summer 2006 wrap dress
Jason Wu Fall/Winter 2011 dress
Michael Kors Collection Resort 1990 slip dress with crystal hand embroidery
Proenza Schouler Spring/Summer 2018 PS1 bag
Tommy Hilfiger Fall/Winter 2016 leather dress + cashmere double-breasted coat
Vera Wang Spring/Summer 2024 ballgown
Willy Chavarria Spring/Summer 2025 gown
Auction highlights sourced from eBay:
Anna Sui Fall/Winter 2006 babydoll dress
Bob Mackie vintage beaded silk gown worn by Miley Cyrus on The Voice in 2017
Isaac Mizrahi vintage suede patchwork mini skirt
Marc Jacobs Fall 2001 trompe-l'œil dress worn by Winona Ryder during her shoplifting trial in 2002
Marc Jacobs for Perry Ellis American flag sweater modeled by Julia Roberts
Norma Kamali 1990s shawl collar sleeping bag coat
Ralph Lauren vintage hand painted equestrian wrap skirt
Tom Ford for Gucci Spring/Summer 1996 mini dress modeled by Helena Christensen
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Spring/Summer 2003 silk skirt suit
Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2019 varsity jacket
Ashish Chhabra, VP and General Manager of eBay Live: "eBay has always brought enthusiasts closer to the things they're passionate about, and eBay Live gives us a new way to make those moments even more immersive. With Endless Runway: The Archive, we're opening up this incredible collection to people everywhere, giving them the opportunity to discover the stories behind these iconic pieces, engage with the experts who know them best, bid in real time and own a piece of fashion history."
Steven Kolb, President and CEO of the CFDA: "New York Fashion Week is built on generations of designers who have shaped American fashion, and eBay's Endless Runway: The Archive celebrates that legacy. Through its marketplace and this retrospective, eBay connects more than three decades of rare, vintage and archival fashion with the collectors shaping its future."
Michael Kors, Fashion Designer: "I love the crystal-encrusted slip dress that was worn in my 40th anniversary show by Bella Hadid. It's super glamorous but also streamlined, seasonless and timeless. This dress was first shown for Resort 1990 and has since been worn by everyone from Madonna to Sabrina Carpenter. I think it looks every bit as glamorous 35 years later."
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FAQ
What is eBay's Endless Runway: The Archive event for EBAY?
Endless Runway: The Archive is a one-night American fashion retrospective and eBay Live auction celebrating four decades of New York Fashion Week and U.S. fashion. It features more than 150 rare and archival pieces by American designers, many sourced from eBay’s marketplace.
When and where can viewers watch the Endless Runway: The Archive eBay Live auction for EBAY?
The Endless Runway: The Archive auction will stream on eBay Live on Wednesday, September 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET. Viewers can watch at www.ebay.com/thearchive or via the eBay app, where they can join the auction and bid in real time.
Who is involved in curating and hosting eBay's Endless Runway: The Archive event (EBAY)?
The exhibition is curated by editor and stylist Carlos Nazario and hosted by fashion authority Jenna Lyons. It is presented in partnership with the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), with styling by eBay’s Resident Stylist Brie Welch.
Which designer pieces are being auctioned at eBay's Endless Runway: The Archive (EBAY)?
The auction includes archival items from Calvin Klein Collection, Diane von Furstenberg, Jason Wu, Michael Kors Collection, Proenza Schouler, Tommy Hilfiger, Vera Wang and Willy Chavarria. Additional highlights include pieces by Anna Sui, Bob Mackie, Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, Virgil Abloh and others, many with notable pop culture associations.
How can collectors participate in the Endless Runway: The Archive auction on eBay Live (EBAY)?
Collectors can participate by streaming the event on eBay Live at www.ebay.com/thearchive on September 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET. They can also download the eBay app, set a reminder, and bid live on select archival fashion pieces during the broadcast.
What happens to the proceeds from the Endless Runway: The Archive eBay Live auction for EBAY?
Proceeds from the eBay Live auction will benefit the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The company positions the event as both a celebration of American fashion history and a way to support the designer community through CFDA.
What makes the fashion pieces in eBay's Endless Runway: The Archive auction special for EBAY buyers?
The pieces include rare and archival designs, such as a Bob Mackie gown worn by Miley Cyrus on “The Voice,” Marc Jacobs looks linked to Winona Ryder and Julia Roberts, and Tom Ford designs for Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent. Many items come directly from designer archives or notable vintage collections.