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Runway 7 will return to New York Fashion Week for its 11th season, presenting its Spring/Summer 2027 program from September 8 through 13 at Sony Hall in New York City. The six-day edition will bring together 138 designers and brands representing 20 countries, spanning established houses, independent labels and emerging talent across ready-to-wear, eveningwear, streetwear, swim, couture, bridal and accessories. The season will unfold through a global program of runway presentations, purpose-led showcases and culturally driven collections, opening with Elysian’s CatWalk FurBaby and culminating in an exclusive finale presentation by Malan Breton.
The September edition reflects Runway 7’s continued evolution as an international fashion platform, bringing together creative voices connected by craftsmanship, culture and purpose. From heritage-led collections to contemporary design and philanthropic initiatives, the season will spotlight distinct perspectives from around the world while reinforcing New York as a meeting point for international fashion and creative exchange.
Recognized on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, the platform enters its 11th season with an expanded global presence and particularly strong representation from Latin America.
“Season 11 reflects how far the platform has evolved and the kind of global creative community we continue to build,” said Diane Vara, Director of Public Relations & Marketing at Runway 7. “This September brings together established names and emerging voices with distinct cultural perspectives, while creating space for fashion to intersect with philanthropy, advocacy and entertainment. It is a season shaped not only by what appears on the runway, but by the stories, identities and ideas behind it.”
The season will open Tuesday, September 8, at 7 p.m. with Elysian’s fourth annual CatWalk FurBaby, presented under the theme “Women Inspiring Women”. Blending high fashion, philanthropy and animal advocacy, the invitation-led presentation will bring designers, cultural figures and rescue organizations together in support of animal welfare and adoption. Fashion industry pioneer Fern Mallis will be honored as the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Honoree, with journalist and television producer Charlii Sebunya serving as Master of Ceremonies. Special guests will include Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin, Nicole Miller and Marc Bouwer, while featured designers include Victor de Souza, Anne Fontaine, Marc Bouwer Studio, L’Agence x Cate Brown, D’Marsh Couture, Hot Girl Quilting, Mazarura, Bless by Bless, Halyna Shunevych, Any Old Iron and Magpies &
Peacocks.
Throughout the week, craftsmanship will intersect with cultural identity, social narratives and contemporary design. On Wednesday, September 9, HIV Unwrapped will stage a private presentation developed around HIV research, lived experience and community voices, using fashion as a vehicle to challenge stigma and expand visibility. The program will continue across streetwear, sustainable design, eveningwear and culturally influenced ready-to-wear, with international labels including Byfeller, Fabró and Chandra V among the voices shaping the evening lineup.
Thursday, September 10, will move from emerging ready-to-wear and resort design into one of the season’s strongest evening programs. CHICK New York will return with its bold, 1980s-inspired vision of young-adult ready-to-wear, joined by Veritée Hill, whose sculptural approach to wearable art earned international recognition when Madame Paon Doré won the Elizabethan Era section of the 2022 World of WearableArt
competition. L’Esperance will add an athleisure perspective, while the evening will shift toward formalwear and couture with Venezuelan designer Alejandro de los Reyes, known for embellished gowns and pageant dressing, alongside Mr Crazy & Lady Sexy, Áurea Argentina, Dream Dress Bridal and Amaya Butrón.
Friday, September 11, will bring together returning labels, independent streetwear and high-profile collaborations. Momma Boss Swim will return with swim and resortwear centered on confidence and statement design, while SimAllure Boutique, Andre Soriano and Shop the Runway will contribute perspectives across eveningwear and occasion dressing. The night will deliver one of the season’s most notable fashion and entertainment crossovers with RR22, the collaboration between Edition22 and Grammy-nominated artist and entrepreneur Rick Ross, bringing his influence across music, culture and entrepreneurship to a collection rooted in street luxury, accessories and travel design. Rye Chasin will add an independent streetwear perspective, while Bugatti will extend the runway beyond apparel through travel and lifestyle design.
Saturday, September 12, will move across youth fashion, heritage, philanthropy and contemporary design. Savvi Kids Couture Clothing, led by Dr. Tiara Marsh, will stage a dedicated private children’s fashion presentation, while BMatchy, The Seen Experience, Paroma Ala Mode, Melanie Parker International and Vaida will contribute perspectives spanning cultural design, eveningwear and lifestyle. At 7 p.m., Project Lab Coat will present Le Cœur en Scène, an immersive couture experience inspired by the theatrical elegance of European cabaret and dedicated to cancer awareness.
This season, Project Lab Coat will expand its mission in partnership with the Prevent Cancer Foundation, with individual lab coats created to represent different forms of cancer and the lives affected by them. A cancer survivor participating through the Head and Neck Cancer Alliance will bring lived experience directly to the runway, reinforcing the initiative’s focus on resilience, visibility and human storytelling. Having raised more than $200,000 in support of critical health causes, Project Lab Coat continues to connect fashion with philanthropy through relationships with Mount Sinai, Global Lyme Alliance, Project Lyme and Lymelight Foundation.
The evening will continue with CHICK New York returning for a second appearance, alongside Randhawa Brands, whose womenswear brings South Asian heritage into dialogue with contemporary design, and Jesse Lee Designs, known for an avant-garde approach to fashion and visual storytelling. The final presentation will bring together Tutel, Delphi Rive, Ren Haixi and Creators Inc., creating a fashion and digital-entertainment crossover that connects the runway with creator culture and new audiences.
Sunday, September 13, will bring the six-day program to its finale through international couture, cultural identity and distinctive fashion storytelling. Anthony Rubio will bring his signature canine couture to Sony Hall, presenting dogs alongside models in coordinated high-fashion looks. Archie Brown will appear across two presentations, moving from youth fashion into eveningwear and transformation gowns, while Label Nimisha,
Mina Concept, Genny Morgan, Priyal Doshi Couture, Nareeka Collection and Ana Kubu will contribute further international perspectives throughout the afternoon.
The evening will continue with ANTHM, Huneys, Reneé Masoomian, Stacey Martin Lifestyle and Hirun New York before internationally recognized couture house Malan Breton delivers the season’s exclusive finale presentation. Known for couture, Savile Row-informed tailoring and theatrical storytelling, the house has dressed internationally recognized figures including Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Janelle Monáe, Billy Porter, Kylie
Minogue and Raye, bringing the six-day edition to a definitive close through craftsmanship, performance and global red-carpet influence.
Additional designers and brands presenting throughout the Spring/Summer 2027 season include Grant Glazier, Mazette Wigs, Nupe Valley, VRTKives, Abeke Designs, Antra Vegas, Saifi, The Kallee Jackson Threaded Legacy Foundation, Roughplay, Constella Davis, Fenix, RIH. The Brand, Derrick Kern, Pürity, Zian, Linaje Atelier, Neelam Sami, House of Apaala, YOR, Enrique Fashions by Eric, Diamond & Pearls Fashion House, LC Couture, Renee’s Bridal, Phaxsi, Ariahwolf, Marsol Atelier, LA by Lina Alfaouri, Ashley Rae Ltd, Lus Noir, Savage Series 8, Lady Ash Design, Yvie Style It, Influence Athleisure, Swaroop Collections, iNava5, Amour de la Mer, Keed & Co., Hilia Swim, Work to Be Fashion, NIA, Luna May, Luis Alvarez, So Like You, God Said Couture, Mesolite, Mack Smith, Princess Metalhead, Human Concept, Marie Minks, Mann Made Athleisure, Ourworld Luxury, Janeke Luxueuse, Mahogani Collections, Ellen Piper Designs, Pinkettestylezz, L’Unico E Solo, Stylez & Designz by Miranda, Trapgango, Pablito Ya!, Norma Nazario, Mila Hoffman Couture, ZZCouture, Arni Fashion x Ruchi’s Collection, Lyard, L’Ecucchi, EANIAN478, Vita, Lazaro Sanchez, Threads of Elegance, Lety Ray, GT Designs, Laverne Witherspoon Custom Apparels, Maison Lael, Shrijilmist Collection, Sunset & Blvd x WCM, Beautiful Khaos Fashion Designs, Qe’Bella Couture, Alta by Cate Beyer, Ydamys Simo, AJIM Fashion, Synecal, George Banox, Vesh, Havitowah Apparel and More, Roberto Ramírez x Ecojoyeria, Little Feather Couture, Kelmit Pinango, KK
Swimwear, BKSmartz Designs, Babs Boutique and House of Barretti.
Runway 7 sponsors include:
Spirit Partner: Mt Melvil (Nikaido Shochu)
Law Firm Partner: Morgan & Morgan
Hotel Partner: M Social New York Downtown
Tech Partner: Unitree
Beauty Partner: Book of Beauty
Catering Partners: Wingstop, Suka Sushi, Chim Chim
Snack Partner: Bubs
Tickets for all runway shows are now available for purchase:
The season will continue the following evening with the inaugural Runway 7 Fashion Awards on Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m. at Sony Hall. The first-ever ceremony will celebrate creativity and craftsmanship across fashion and its wider creative community, with honors spanning design, hair and makeup, modeling, media, performance and innovation. Categories will recognize excellence across streetwear, ready-to-wear,
womenswear, global heritage, swimwear, haute couture, sustainable fashion, bridal, accessories and emerging design, among others.
Notable nominees include Simón Villalba, Jesse Lee, Paromita Ghosh, Amna Inam, Karen Chan and Markos Pimentel, representing a cross-section of couture, global heritage and emerging talent. The evening will also feature Malan Breton, bringing the designer’s internationally recognized perspective on couture, celebrity dressing and theatrical storytelling into the inaugural celebration. More information is available at
runway7awards.com
