On the evening of September 14, 2025, 650 Sackett Street in Brooklyn was transformed into a dreamlike fashion sanctuary. Hosted by the international art and design incubation platform NotYetArt (NYA), the SS26 New York Fashion Week Fashion Show “TheBirds” drew over 300 guests—including industry veterans, media editors, international buyers, and influential KOLs—for an unforgettable immersive experience. Merging runway choreography, digital fashion, and avant-garde design, the event created a captivating narrative of flight and self-liberation.
More than a fashion show, TheBirds was a poetic psychological journey. Silhouettes became wings; garments became metaphors for emancipation. From an immersive entrance sequence to a breathtaking opening performance, the audience was guided into a liminal space where fashion met performance and identity dissolved and reformed. Through movement and shared energy, the performers and attendees co-created a silent tension that echoed this season’s theme: “Fragility and Power in Coexistence.”
Nine emerging designer brands took to the runway, each presenting a distinct take on the SS26 season—highlighting concepts of transformation, migration, and breakthrough through a visual language that was both physically expansive and deeply personal. Special shoutout to ESPALUNE, whose stunning jewelry perfectly complemented the runway looks and brought a touch of brilliance to every step.
Runway Brands:
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Nan.cy Z (Xiaonan Zhang)
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Tracy Shenmeng
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Qi Pan
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PANURE (Pinky Pan)
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MOORE (Christine Moore)
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HUAN FAYE CHIEN (Hongfei Qian)
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HIROKA (Hirasato Ryouka)
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Haoyue Zhao
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CarolTu (Jinlei Meng)
Pop-Up Showcase Brands:
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ESPALUNE
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Unialways Fine Jewelry
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TENERA
The event also featured a digital fashion installation by digital fashion artist Cenyi Wang, whose work Ephemeral Mayfly invited the audience to reimagine the boundary between the body and clothing.
Every detail of the evening—from the curated runway looks to immersive performance moments and brand activations—was designed to blend aesthetic impact with community connection, crafting a multi-sensory fashion ecosystem.
As one of the most anticipated fashion shows of NYFW SS26, TheBirds delivered not only a visual feast but also deep emotional resonance. It celebrated the creativity of a new global generation of designers while reaffirming NotYetArt’s mission: to incubate visionary creators through the intersection of art, performance, and fashion.
Credit Team
DJ: Roksana Zhang
Cellist: Leyao Chen
Dancer: Connie Ni, Zhihan Yang, Zachary Xiang, Tianyu Wang, Sierra-Loren Chapman
Trumpeter: Xingyang Li
Trombonist: Willie Hsu
Choreographer: Xinyi Zhang
Costume designer: Ruoxuan Li, Kindall Almond
Photographer: LipManTV, ShiQuan Li, Longbow Image, Brayon Chris, Xiaohan Chang, Selena Feng, Zimo Ye, Zixuan Wang, Zixiao Wang, Winnie Tang
Show Production: NotYetArt
Show Producer & Director: Tara(Yalin) Hu & CiCi
Casting Director & Show Manager: Tanya
Media Contact
Company Name: NotYetArt Inc
Contact Person: Tara
Email:Send Email
Country: United States
Website: notyetarts.com
