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  Colors Rule New Malan Breton Collection Malan Breton presented his Spring/Summer 2027 fashion collection “Le Jardin des Mille Demains,” or “Garden of a Thousand Tomorrows,” at Sony Hall during New York Fashion Week.  Breton’s Spring/Summer 2027 women’s and men’s collection is both a celebration and a goodbye. Following the show, the designer’s journey is to continue in Rome, closing one chapter in a career that has encompassed fashion, film, television, theater, music and performance while opening another.   The evening began cinematically with a short film directed by Breton, nominated for two awards from the London Fashion Film Festival and shot in London, where he learned tailoring, introduces a world inspired by Le Jardin des Mille Demains. King Seiko provides the timepiece at the center of the film’s meditation on a simple idea: Every second offers another opportunity to begin again.    Crystal Waters The runway show itself paid homage to the fashion...

Malan Breton NYC Fashion Week    Malan Breton presented his Autumn Winter 2026 collection, titled “Song of the Winter Siren”, during New York Fashion Week in February at the Leman Ballroom in Manhattan’s Financial District. Set against Art Deco grandeur, the coed collection draws on the visual language of late 1920s and 1930s glamour and classic film noir, pairing refinement with an undercurrent of tension and consequence. Breton, trained on Savile Row and recognized for work spanning fashion, film and music, approaches the season with silhouettes designed to feel deliberate and sculpted, emphasizing a sense of character and narrative in each look. A nocturnal palette anchors the collection, including inkwell black, bone white, champagne gold, garnet and smoke silverreinforces the cinematic atmosphere, with beauty by Odilis and hair by Vivienne Mackinder leaning into polished, era inspiring glamour. Select looks featured King Seiko VANAC watches, underscoring the collection’s ...

  hiTechModa Presents Yesi Rose Fashion  hiTechMODA, the award-winning fashion production company known for redefining the runway through diversity, sustainability, and innovation, returned to New York Fashion Week with a dynamic two-day showcase in February 2026. This year, for the first time an innovative, interactive runway, one of only three in the USA and never incorporated into a Fashion Show thrilled attendees.  Building on its reputation as a global platform for emerging and established designers alike, hiTechMODA’s February shows spotlighted fashion talent from around the world, blending forward-thinking design with cultural storytelling, craftsmanship, and modern luxury. The event continues the hiTechMODA’s mission to elevate voices and visions that are often underrepresented within the traditional fashion system. Across two days, designers presented collections spanning ready-to-wear, couture, and concept-driven fashion, offering a panoramic view of where the i...

  hiTechMODA hiTechMODA, the award-winning fashion production company known for fusing emerging talent with established names, returned to New York Fashion Week with Season 14, a two-day showcase of international designers, pageantry, and couture collections. The event took place at the Edison Ballroom in the heart of Times Square, New York City. Season 14 underscores hiTechMODA’s mission of providing a world-class platform for designers at all stages of their careers. The weekend lineup will highlight innovative couture, pageant wear, evening gowns, and ready-to-wear collections from a roster of designers representing multiple countries and cultures. Designers included: Nita Belle’s Closet, Marc Defang (Pageants and Young Adults), ASHLEY Lauren, Luxe by Rian Fernandez, Danny Booc, Marjorie Kobayashi, Melanie Caballero Couture, Paaie, Kat Couture, Marjorie Renner, Arish Lam, SCI PH, Rasi Nari, Rian Fernandez, Zalina Couture by Ronaldo Arnaldo, Alonso Maximo, The Miss Bikini United ...

  Diana Mahrach Jean Shafiroff A runway presentation by Diana Mahrach Couture, showcased the latest in haute couture craftsmanship as she debuted her SS2026 Womenswear and Menswear collections in New York City during New York Fashion Week. The event also benefitted The Centre for Family Services Palm Beach County (CFS), known for their signature annual fundraiser, The Old Bags Luncheon. This event underscored the synergy between fashion and art, illustrating how each element enriches the others. Diana Mahrach Couture seeks to elevate the conversation around couture by infusing classic techniques with contemporary aesthetics.   Before the fashion runway show Attendees enjoyed cocktails from BIATCH® Tequila.  In addition, the recently released fragrance by Diana Mahrach was available at the show.   Leesa Rowland Notable attendees included: Diana Mahrach, Prince Mario Max, Charlii Sebunya, Luisa Diaz, Jean Shafiroff, and Leesa Rowland.  Show Production @fashio...

  Karen Floyd With Dr Christina Rahm What began as a groundbreaking runway concept during New York Fashion Week has stepped into the spotlight on film. ELYSIAN Impact hosted the New York premiere of Catwalk Furbaby 2, a documentary that captures the glamour, grit, and generosity behind its acclaimed fashion-meets-philanthropy showcase at the beginning of New York Fashion Week at Sony Hall. Conceived by ELYSIAN Founder Karen Floyd, Catwalk Furbaby has quickly grown into one of Fashion Week’s most innovative events, pairing couture and creativity with a mission to support animal welfare and a broad spectrum of charitable causes.  The evening began with a red carpet at Sony Hall in the heart of Times Square at 7:30 PM where guests gathered to experience the first public screening of Catwalk Furbaby 2. The documentary chronicles the designers, models, rescue animals, and charitable partners who came together to redefine what it means to use fashion as a force for good.   Lisa...

  NEW YORK WOMEN'S FOUNDATION & FASHION WEEK The New York Women’s Foundation (NYWF) is excited to announce its participation in this year's Catwalk FurBaby charity fashion show, an event hosted by ELYSIAN to celebrate fashion while raising funds for important causes during New York Fashion Week. NYWF is delighted to have been selected to participate in this year’s event and will be partnering with NYWF Board Member and philanthropist Jean Shafiroff and rising star design talent, Ashley Plasse, a student at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). Jean Shafiroff is a long-standing, dedicated supporter of NYWF and gender justice causes. She will be wearing the look designed by Plasse, which showcases the elegance of high fashion with the rich tradition of Bengali craftsmanship. This opportunity emphasizes NYWF’s commitment to celebrating and supporting women across all sectors and backgrounds. Through grantmaking and partnerships, NYWF supports community partners with align...

  Elton Ilirjani Elton Ilirjani walked the Concept Korea fashion show during New York Fashion Week 2024 the shows, wearing a creation from Hyun Park’s MMAM [Maison Modern Art Museum] Elton closed the show with his trademark confidence, poise and charisma.  About Elton Ilirjani: Known around the world as a high-ranking social media influencer and fashion model, Ilirjani boasts a breathtaking following of over 12 million fans. His legions of followers are dedicated to listening and learning from his message of gender equality around the world. Elton promotes the importance of equality and freedom of expression through the concept of genderless modelling. Frequenting the pages of fashion magazines and international runway shows, the icon uses his powerful presence to promote a unified existence amongst all of mankind.  www.theheadhunter.com Instagram: @Eilirjani  About Concept Korea: Concept Korea is a global project that publicizes Korea's fashion culture throughout t...

  Consuelo Vanderbilt-Costin With Emilio Estefan Grammy-winning producer Emilio Estefan united during New York Fashion Week with Consuelo Vanderbilt's trailblazing social network, SohoMuse, to present the groundbreaking show “Latin Ignition – The Magic of Art.”  Hundreds of notable attendees gathered at Manhattan’s landmark Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum to witness the incredible platform along with Estefan Enterprises, Inc. to present the thrilling work of designers Alvin Valley, Laura Garcia, Nabys Vielman, and César Galindo.   Mariebel Lieberman Anna Dianova The collections whit the runway in the hallowed halls of the art institute as Los Rabanes and DJ Hex Hector performed before a captivated audience.  Latin Ignition showcased a movement that highlights the work of some of the most prolific Latino artisans as the Latin American market makes up some 18% of the population of the United States and therefore a significant proportion of the Country’s creative energy....

  Costa Rica Fashion Week All eyes were on Costa Rica Fashion week and its star model, philanthropist Elton Ilirjani who opened the show held at the Antigua Aduana.  Wearing a spectacular creation by young designer, Tami Quesada, Elton opened the show for the National Learning Institute (INA) demonstrating characteristic poise and grace.   “The CRFW, the designers and people of Costa Rica were so welcoming – it feels very special to have been invited and to be at fashion week at a time when it is raising the key questions of sustainability and the future.  My experience energized me to look forward to New York Fashion Week this September” says Ilirjani.  Elton, who has made headlines for his activism regarding the importance of genderless modelling, is actively working in the community to help promote a genderless movement in fashion industry - Looking to invest and build a healthy agenda on the topic of equality.  Costa Rica Fashion Week 2023, Under the sl...

  CatWalk FurBaby Fundraiser ELYSIAN, an international luxury lifestyle brand created to inspire and reflect the interests of women, will launch the Inaugural CatWalk FurBaby fundraiser on Friday, February 10th, 2023 at Sony Hall, kicking off New York Fashion Week 2023, hosted by Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin. CatWalk FurBaby will pair designers, models, rescue animals and charities together for a morning of passion with a purpose. Ten models – wearing outfits designed by fashion designers including Marc Bouwer, Malan Breton, Karen Caldwell, Anne Fontaine, Gloria Lee, Merci Dupre, Nicole Miller, Noize Apparel, Victor de Souza and Brook Wilder – will each grace the runway with a four-legged companion, and a panel of celebrity judges headed by Fern Mallis with Carol Alt and Karen Abercrombie will hand out awards to animal welfare organizations paired with each model-and-pet team. “This is the first time that fashion, animals and charity have been brought together in New York Fashion...

Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin Walks The Runway   For 2022, Malan Breton presented Fantôme, a collection of fine jewelry, ready to wear, and evening wear inspired by the 1982 Ridley Scott film “Blade Runner” starring the actress Sean Young, at Runway 7 during NYFW. The collection plays off the sensitive themes of conscience, morality, vision, empathy, dystopia, and vision. The award-winning designer and costumer – as well as film and music video director, producer, musician, columnist, and photographer – celebrated his 25th year in the fashion industry as he debuted his Fall/Winter 2022 Collection. Designer Malan Breton & Irina Pantaeva  Daughter of Kelsey and Camille Grammer Mason Grammer, iconic 1990s supermodel Irina Pantaeva, Billboard recording artist Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, New York City Ballet dancer Georgina Pazcoguin and Project Runway’s Mimi Tao walked in the runway show, which featured Breton’s signature tailored women’s suiting, chic wrap coats with fur collars...

Nicki Minaj Nicki Minaj at E!, ELLE & IMG Celebrate The Kick-Off To NYFW: The Shows at The Pool on the other night in New York City. Photo By: Diego Corredor/MediaPunch

Carmen Electra Style 360 Presented a Carmen Electra Fashion Week Event at Level R in New York City. Electra looked stunning on this hot NYC day. Photo By: Diego Corredor / MediaPunch