2026 New York Fashion Week

A Designer's
Dream

The Aloft Rooftop · Queens, NY·Applications close July 2, 2026 · 11:59pm ET

A curated runway showcase for emerging designers at NYFW. Selected brands get full production — venue, models, hair & makeup, BTS footage, and runway coaching.

Designer Information

Brand Name *

Lead Designer *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

Instagram

Website / Portfolio

Collection Details

Collection Title *

Inspiration *Briefly describe the inspiration for this line · 0/150 words

Choose Your Package

5 Looks

Solo Mini-Collection

$250 deposit upon acceptance by July 7, 2026

$500

10 Looks

Solo Full Collection

$350 deposit upon acceptance by July 7, 2026

$700

10 Looks · 5 each

Collaborative Showcase

$175 deposit each upon acceptance by July 7, 2026

Combined total: $700

$350 / designer

Production Package Fee

If selected, your selected package's deposit is due upon acceptance to cover your share of the Aloft Rooftop venue, 15 shared house models, professional hair/makeup teams, a plus one VIP ticket for an assistant designer from your team to assist you during the show, behind the scenes footage of you working on your craft, media assets, and professional runway photographs and video for your portfolio. The total amount is due by August 7, 2026. All designs must be completed before August 22, 2026 to be ready for the mandatory fitting that morning.

Yes, I understand and agree to the payment schedule and production deadlines.

Visual Submission

Recent Work or Sketches *Upload 3–5 photos · JPG, PNG, or PDF · max 10MB each

Drop files or click to upload

Video Link Optional · runway show or garment walk-through

The Designer's Dream Experience

Hair & Makeup Vision Editorial, natural, avant-garde — describe your segment's vibe

Model Preferences We provide the roster — note any height or look requirements

Growth Goals How will runway coaching and the professional model package benefit your brand?

Hair & Makeup Requirements

Hair & Makeup Requirements: To ensure a seamless, fast-paced backstage rotation for our 15-designer showcase, all models must arrive with clean, dry hair and a fresh baseline foundation application. Hair and makeup artists will be strictly focused on runway-ready styling, theme-specific detailing, and touch-ups. Please arrive camera-ready for basic skin prep.

Logistics & Commitment

I am able to attend the mandatory fitting and coaching session.

I understand that, if selected, the participation fee is required to secure my package — including hair, makeup, and models.

Reviewed by the A Designer's Dream Selection Committee