Who to watch in NYC on January 31 at UNIQUE Fashion Show - Designers, Artist & Models
UNIQUE Fashion Show: Designers, Artists, and Models to Watch in New York
On January 31, the global fashion world will turn its attention to Manhattan as Unique Fashion Show takes over a breathtaking cathedral just off Central Park on Park Avenue. With more than 500 international guests expected, the evening promises an immersive convergence of runway, art, and forward-thinking creativity positioning UFS as one of the most compelling independent showcases of the season.
Set within one of New York City’s most iconic architectural backdrops, Unique Fashion Show New York 2026 will welcome designers, artists, media, buyers, editors, influencers, and cultural leaders from around the world. More than a runway presentation, the event explores the future of fashion through a multidimensional lens where technology, ethics, and artistic expression intersect.
Artists and Designers to Watch
Among the featured artists is ROMANOZ, whose immersive, technology-driven practice explores consciousness, spatial perception, and immaterial structures. His work challenges traditional boundaries of art and fashion, inviting audiences into environments that feel both meditative and visionary.
Also returning to the UFS stage is Chandra Li, a digital visionary known for her fashion surrealism. Her latest collection, “Woman in Search of Freedom,” examines female identity, metamorphosis, and liberation through a phygital narrative that merges physical garments with digital storytelling.
On the runway, designer highlights include Generosa Magsarili, founder of The House of Magsarili. Her storytelling-driven collections that are rooted in faith, slow beauty, and reclaimed materials have appeared on runways from Paris to Seattle, earning recognition for their emotional depth and conscious craftsmanship.
Joining her is Armenian artist and couturier Anna Harutyunyan of AH, whose work transforms monumental painting into emotionally charged couture. Bridging fine art and fashion, her designs are rich with symbolism, creating garments that function as both wearable art and personal narrative.
Designer Spotlights include:
- Victoria Trading Company – A curated collection of vintage and antique garments and home goods, founded in 1973 and reimagined from New Orleans, celebrating timeless design and individuality.
- Minerva Paris – A brand inspired by art and global culture, evolving from hand-customized leather into expressive wearable art showcased across Paris, Milan, Dubai, and New York.
- İpek Couture | İpek Kıziltan – Known for emotionally layered couture exploring transformation and identity, alongside her role as founder of UWON Academy, mentoring emerging designers.
- Victoria Mozgovaya is the founder of her Los Angeles–based fashion brand, known for her signature hand-painted, one-of-a-kind garments, each piece is individually designed and painted as a wearable artwork, blending artistic expression with Hollywood glamour, individuality, empowerment, and unapologetic self-expression.
Women, Visibility, and Creative Freedom
At the heart of Unique Fashion Show is its Women in Search of Freedom initiative... a program dedicated to empowering women artisans and designers from Afghanistan, Africa, and beyond. Through fashion, art, education, and global visibility, the initiative fosters cross-cultural dialogue and supports women-led creative economies, reinforcing UFS’s commitment to purpose-driven fashion.
Models to Watch
Anna Alimani, a red-carpet and editorial favorite with 300,000+ followers, known for her refined elegance and luxury-forward image seen across major fashion publications. Anna was just at the Golden Globes this past weekend walking the red carpet along with being a featured cover model on L'Officiel, VOGUE, Grazia, Marie Claire & more.
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Rising talent Anya Marcon brings fresh momentum to the runway, combining modern femininity with an editorial sensibility that continues to attract growing attention. She boast more than 22.5k followers, as well as a cover model for GLAMOUR.
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Olivia Gear, whose commanding presence and global reach... backed by over 170,000 followers have made her a standout across international fashion platforms. Olivia has been seen on Marie Claire, OFF TOWN Magazine, FashionX, Harper's Bazaar, Grazia & more.
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Also featured is Xenye, whose work has already appeared in Vogue, Elle, and other leading fashion magazines solidifying her as a model to watch within both high fashion and editorial circles.
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VIP Guests & Creative Forces
Among the VIP guests attending UNIQUE Fashion Show New York is filmmaker and creative force Brian Metcalf, whose presence spans global fashion media including L’Officiel and Harper’s Bazaar. He will be joined by Kelly Arjen, a recognized figure within fashion and creative culture, adding further influence to the evening’s guest list.
Stylist Rafael Yau Lee, alongside Tricia Warren, will also attend the event as a VIP Guest.
Aries Riviera, influencer and fashion week creative will also attend - showcasing behind the scenes footage, runway and more.
Shooting for Harper's Bazaar & Paris Runway:
Media Team Members that shoot for CFDA Designers all around town will include Chia Ta Tsai, Leo the Visualist and Christian Mercado who will be there to create footage for media, press, Harper's Bazaar and Paris Runway.
The Final Countdown
As the event approaches, Unique Fashion Show New York 2026 stands ready to reaffirm its role as a leading voice in ethical, digital, and culturally conscious fashion. In a city defined by reinvention, UFS arrives not merely as an event but as a statement: that fashion, when guided by intention and inclusivity, can still reshape how we see the world.
Event Tickets
Tickets for Unique Fashion Show New York 2026 are now officially available.
Secure tickets and full event details via TicketTailor.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/uniquefashionshow/1974326
For VIP access, industry seating, and group bookings, inquiries may be directed to the UFS press office.
As January 31 draws near, all eyes turn to New York where art, fashion, and future vision converge under one cathedral roof.