New York, NYC July 22, 2024 – Runway 7, the fashion industry’s largest runway show production, offers a world class platform and fashion incubator for independent designers and renowned brands alike to showcase their collections each season at NYC Fashion Week.
The Runway 7 schedule includes five full days of designer runway shows featuring both established and indie fashion brands. Designers include Lewis Beilharz, an Australian born, New York based artist and designer. Beilharz official ethos is based around art, sustainability, and inclusion. His work has been seen on red carpets, New York Fashion Week, Paris Fashion Week, Art Basel, Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, and Elle, to name a few.
Coolibar, swim and resort wear, is the world leader in UPF 50+ fabric technology. As a result, Coolibar was the first clothing company to receive The Skin Cancer Foundation’s Seal of Recommendation.
KH House of Khaddar (KHHK) is a clothing line of authentic handloom fabric launched in the west in 2021.
Other designers include: Argentinian-based avant-garde designer, Panni Margot; Mexico-based women’s bridal designer, MI Vestito Blanco; goth Couture designer, Maya Hogan; Australian men’s suits designer, THEODORE; edgy, modern designer, Austin Tootle; affordable luxury goods, Vaida; and adaptive clothing line, Lady Fines.
This year will also debut, Splendid China, a special showcase dedicated to emerging talent and traditional Chinese designers, for a full-scale cultural experience never before seen at New York Fashion Week.
The lineup of emerging designers who will showcase their luxurious and creative designs on the runway will include Japanese designer, Hippy Samurai; Spain-based and handmade, Grange; U.S.A. designers, Randhawa and Lisa Hunkins; vibrant, Mexico-based designer, Diana Morlan; and streetwear meets couture designer, JNGLI.
Emerging Designer, Randhawa, featured in Harper’s Bazaar, June 2024
To continue the tradition for raising awareness and funds for multiple sclerosis research, a white coat runway show with Mount Sinai’s Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis will feature a collection debut on the runway of custom designed lab coats. To date Runway 7 has raised $100,000 for multiple sclerosis research for Mount Sinai.
“Runway 7 NYFW is not just a runway show, it’s a celebration of culture and innovation coming together. Season 7 marks a special milestone for us, and our team is thrilled to present a showcase that embodies creativity and elegance. As we unveil our collections, we are reminded of the importance of our cause in the fight against MS. Let’s take this runway journey together, one step closer to making a difference through our events”, says Diane Vara, Director of Public Relations, Runway 7 LLC.
Finally, Elysian’s Catwalk Furbaby makes its triumphant return to New York Fashion Week. This unique event, now in its third year, combines the glamor of the runway with the heartwarming cause of animal welfare charities such as Marley’s Mutts and Juniper & Friends. The Elysian will also do a charitable runway show with New York’s legendary designers such as Nicole Miller, Canine Cashmere, Alex Foxsworth, Jonathan Kanye, Christina Strayer and Brooke Wilder as well as esteemed judges.
Fashion designer Marc Bouwer on the runway.
About Runway 7
Runway 7 is a Fashion Week production company representing the best in cultural diversity by integrating international designers, media, celebrities and commerce every season. Its expansive lifestyle marketplace includes designers and guests ranging from fashion and art to design and music, striving for excellence in presenting every season’s must-see shows, performances and installations. You can learn more at www.runway fashion.com.