The Must See Designers at IHFW - New York Fashion Week - See who will present on the Runway & Get to know the designers
At International Heritage Fashion Week Season 04, couture takes center stage as three visionary creatives bring their artistry to the Angel Orensanz Foundation.
Elfida Artinoff – Elfida’s Atelier
Fresh from being named Luxury Fashion Designer of the Year in Monte-Carlo, Elfida Artinoff presents Gotham Couture from her DNA Collection. With opera coats, sculptural gowns, and shimmering kimonos, Artinoff merges old-world opulence with a bold, gender-fluid edge, positioning her as one of today’s most daring couture voices.
Images courtesy of @Parisfashionair, @monacofashiondays, @parisfashiondays, and @fashionstarawards.
Olesja Mueller – ICON Fashion Magazine Feature
Bringing editorial drama to the runway, Olesja Mueller curates five styled looks for ICON Fashion Magazine. With her signature approach which are layered colors, bold accessories, and cinematic styling... Mueller transforms garments into moving editorials, blurring the line between runway and magazine page.
Images courtesy of Olesja Mueller
LC Couture
LC Couture is the creative expression of Liliana Mijangos, a designer, actress, and model whose work first debuted at International Heritage Fashion Week Season 02. Her breakout presentation signaled the arrival of a new generation of talent, and she now returns for Season 04, continuing to build her place on the New York runway.
At a young age, Mijangos has become a multi-hyphenate force, balancing acting, modeling, and design with a natural creative confidence. Her journey with LC Couture reflects a commitment to youthful sophistication and meaningful inclusivity. Inspired by her sister, who uses a wheelchair, Mijangos has made accessibility central to her vision which were designing collections that are elegant, modern, and welcoming to all.
Images courtesy of J.H. Mongardini for LC Couture
Heritage Swim
Heritage Swim is the youngest of Prashant Goyal’s fashion houses, created as a natural extension of his global design vision. Where Heritage India Fashions draws from centuries of textile heritage and Prashant Goyal Couture channels the glamour of eveningwear, Heritage Swim brings that same eye for detail and cultural richness into the world of resort and swim fashion.
The line is built around the idea of swimwear as an expression of lifestyle... equally suited to the beaches of Goa, the rooftops of Miami, or the Hamptons in late summer. It balances sophisticated silhouettes with bold prints, always wearable and flattering while retaining a sense of high design.
Heritage Swim made its runway debut in Season 03 of New York Fashion Week x International Heritage Fashion Week, where it instantly stood out for merging practicality with luxury. The pieces are designed for movement, ease, and confidence. That way they are not just garments for the water, but statements that carry seamlessly into evening cocktails or late-night gatherings.
Model Maddie Tagg for Heritage Swim - Photo courtesy of Heritage Swim
Jennie Fear – Willow Bean Studio
Closing the show is Jennie Fear with Whispers of the Ton – The Gilded Rebellion. Inspired by Regency romance and reimagined with a rebellious twist, the collection layers corseted bodices, gilded fabrics, and sweeping skirts into gowns that embody power, memory, and modern couture storytelling.
Images courtesy of Willow Bean Studio
Together, these designers embody the spirit of IHFW’s theme: Elevate Fashion. Define the Future.
International Heritage Fashion Week Season 04
Tuesday, September 11th, 2025 – 4:00 PM
Angel Orensanz Foundation, NYC