This past NYFW held up to glamour and glitz of the usual haut decree, showcasing the latest of the brilliant minds of veterans as well as the vibrant spirit of newcomers to the runway. Delighted as always, here are some of the highlights.
Malan Breton “Age of the Machine, The Heart of Humanity”
Known for his multi-talented background and bespoke tailoring, Taiwanese born Malan Breton took over the Léman Ballroom in New York City for another showstopping collection. This latest SS 2026 Collection, titled “The Age of The Machine, The Heart of Humanity”, was presented in four parts – The Heart, Time, Transformation and Legacy. Breton’s original musical compositions accompanied the collection, imbuing a sense of nostalgia melded with futuristic fascination. Models adorned with tinsel fringe dresses, satin bows, jeweled gowns and metallic suits graced the runway, intertwining through the audience pathways. Wigs crowned heads with chic bobs and pixie shags. Suits featured a beguiling combination of relaxed fit pants and jackets with structured pagoda shoulders.
Breton’s collection featured partnerships with Japanese watchmaker King Seiko, Wigs.com, hair stylist Vivienne Mackinder, and Alzheimer’s support non-profit CaringKind.
Flying Solo Stars Emerging Designers
New York City fashion retailer and show producer Flying Solo showcased emerging designers amidst sunny skies and a runway lined with vying eyes at 22 Vanderbilt building. Designers played with combined patterns, textures and colors. Fur with metallics, eye-popping patterns on shirts, pants, and flowing dresses. Multi-textured attired, utilitarian streetwear with clever craftsmanship created strong looks representing the passionate designers who are truly the ones to watch.
5 Days of Fashion Shows at Runway 7
Fashion production house and show producer Runway 7 provided audiences with almost a week’s worth of packed showcases. NYFW started with Elysian Magazine, known for CatWalk FurBaby showcase, screened a documentary for audiences with special celebrity and animal des companies appearances. Other notable showcase were luxury streetwear brand Actively Black, founded by former NBA player Lanny Smith, kids and teens brand CHICK and eco-conscious designer Ren Haixi, whose decadent pieces were worn by celebrities such as Kylie and Kendall Jenner, Megan The Stallion and Cardi B.
Runway 7 also hosted its third season of Project Lab Coat. The philanthropic runway experience uses fashion to promote awareness for chronic illnesses. This year’s theme was Lyme disease and supported by industry leaders Global Lyme Alliance, LymeLight Foundation, and Project Lyme. Participating celebrities, who held their own experiences of how Lyme disease impacted their lives, included Christopher Meloni, Ally Hilfiger, Elena Della Donne, Z3LLA, Nicola Verses, Ramona Singer, Ren Gill and Olivia Flowers.
