As New York Fashion Week (NYFW) reignites fashion fever in the city, Runway 7, the platform recognized for its illustrious CFDA shows featuring designers such as Naeem Khan, Malan Breton, Susanne Bartsch, and Stephen Goudeau, is making a comeback. For the Spring/Summer 2024 season, fashion enthusiasts can anticipate four full days of vibrant runway shows from Thursday, September 7 through Sunday, September 10, 2023, at the iconic Sony Hall located at 235 W 46th Street. With a staggering lineup of 110 brands hailing from over 16 countries, the event promises live showcases, immersive activations, and more.
For its fifth season, a special highlight will be the partnership with Jake Resnicow, who will host “Dreamland After Dark” at Sony Hall on Saturday, September 9th. Attendees can look forward to exclusive presentations by prominent designers such as Oscar Utierre, Guavanch, and Ren Haixi.
The featured brands for this season epitomize global fashion diversity. From the Middle East, Kish Jeane offers wearable art and dresses, while Aden Hijab from Indonesia marries tradition with contemporary style in its line of dresses, headscarves, and hijabs. Colombia’s Michelle for Bad Girls champions Latin American artisans, and the vibrant spirit of Africa is personified by Wakilisha Collection, with its bespoke suits. Notably, Actively Black, steered by former NBA player Lanny Smith, marks its return with a homage to the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop. Also gracing the runway are the couture brand Designer Dream Collection, the luxurious Italian brand Tykorchélli, and New York’s own Saima Chaudhry.
Runway 7’s mission transcends the glitz and glamour of fashion shows. Its hybrid format nurtures direct engagements across the fashion spectrum, from media and celebrities to industry bigwigs, buyers, and global consumers. The brand’s journey, from concept sketches to the spotlight of the runway and into retail, signifies Runway 7’s holistic strategy.
Philanthropy remains integral to Runway 7’s ethos. This season, they aspire to achieve an impressive milestone by raising $100,000 for Mount Sinai’s Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for Multiple Sclerosis. Their unwavering commitment is reflected in the allocation of a portion of proceeds from both online and physical events to this laudable cause.
As the NYFW frenzy envelops the city, Runway 7 emerges as a paragon, underscoring that fashion is not merely about aesthetics. It’s a harmonious blend of global collaboration, brand evolution, and profound societal impact. In this cosmos, fashion seamlessly converges with purpose.
Tickets to attend Runway 7 at New York Fashion Week or to stream the shows online are available now at https://tickets.runway7fashion.com.
