THE PLATFORM | Rise Fashion Events

NEW YORK PARIS MILAN

A Platform for Visionary Design

Rise Fashion Events presents established and emerging designers in Avant-Garde, Advanced Contemporary, and Ready-to-Wear, defining the next era of independent fashion. Participation is by invitation only, extended to brands whose collections demonstrate innovation, craftsmanship, and cultural impact.

Our Approach: Selective by Design

At Rise, we collaborate with designers who view fashion as both craft and cultural expression. Each season is guided by intention, precision, and purpose, producing presentations that advance the dialogue of independent design.

Our annual showcases take place within the world’s leading fashion capitals, beginning with New York Fashion Week and extending to select markets such as Paris and Milan. These presentations are designed to position each designer for press visibility, retail opportunity, and cultural relevance within the global industry.

Case Study: Randy Knox Andrus

Randy Knox Andrus, an FIT graduate, collaborated with Rise Fashion Events for his SS26 debut during New York Fashion Week. His grey sculptural dress first appeared on the Rise runway, where it stood out for its architectural silhouette and refined craftsmanship.

Shortly after the showcase, the piece made its way to Legacy Dumbo in Brooklyn, a creative hub recognized for connecting emerging designers with influential artists. From there, the dress was gifted to recording artist FKA Twigs, marking a defining moment in Knox’s early career and reinforcing the visibility that Rise provides for new talent.

Created to Transcend

Each season, Rise positions emerging and established brands for meaningful visibility and enduring relevance within the global fashion landscape.

Press Coverage Highlight

TIME Magazine (2023)

Rise partnered with Supernatural Models for their New York Fashion Week debut, an initiative celebrating Indigenous representation in fashion. The presentation featured designs by House of Jow and A.B.O.A. Collective, worn by Native models from the agency’s roster.

The collaboration was later profiled by TIME Magazine in a feature recognizing the agency’s impact and the growing visibility of purpose-driven voices within the industry.

— TIME Magazine (2023)

Press Coverage Highlight

Medium by Abby Balter

Our SS25 Emerging Designer Showcase was covered by fashion journalist Abby Balter, whose work has appeared in POPSUGAR and The New York Times.

In her editorial review on Medium, Balter highlighted five standout looks from the Rise runway, noting the event’s focus on craftsmanship, construction, and individuality.

“Each designer brought a unique perspective to the runway, balancing innovation with craftsmanship.”

— Abby Balter, Medium (2025)

Program Structure

An annual initiative guiding emerging designers from collection development to runway presentation, press positioning, and retail readiness during New York Fashion Week.

Upon completion, select designers may be invited to present with Rise in Paris or Milan.

1. Discovery

Designers are identified through private scouting, referrals, and international research. Rise seeks creative voices that challenge convention and reflect the evolving language of contemporary fashion.

2. Invitation

Participation is extended to designers whose collections align with Rise’s aesthetic and cultural vision. Each brand is chosen for its creative clarity, craftsmanship, and readiness to engage at the highest professional level.

3. Presentation

Selected designers are featured in Rise’s curated presentations during New York Fashion Week, with select participants later invited to showcase in global markets such as Paris and Milan. Each collection is produced with intention and precision, reflecting the designer’s narrative within a refined, editorial context.

4. Visibility

Following each showcase, participating designers receive editorial-grade photography and video coverage, strategic press outreach, and opportunities for buyer engagement facilitated through Rise’s network of industry partners.

Production Contribution

Participation in Rise Fashion Events involves a production contribution that supports each designer’s presentation, from creative preparation to runway execution and press positioning.

This contribution enables the full production experience, including professional casting, creative direction, and integrated media coverage during New York Fashion Week.

All proceeds are reinvested into Rise’s nonprofit mission to strengthen independent fashion and expand opportunities for underrepresented talent within the global industry.