New York Fashion Week Designer Experience
September 6, 2026 • ArtxNYC • New York City
DESIGNER APPLICATIONS CLOSE AUGUST 10
Show with FNO
Join us for FNO World's ninth independently produced runway experience and our first in New York City!
On September 6, 2026, designers will take the runway at ArtxNYC during New York Fashion Week, presenting their collections in a thoughtfully curated production celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and independent fashion.
Whether you're launching a new collection, growing your brand, or expanding your industry presence, FNO provides a platform to showcase your work, connect with fellow creatives, and join a community that extends beyond Fashion Week.
Designer applications are now open.
The FNO Experience
More than a runway presentation.
Participating in an FNO runway experience is about more than stepping onto the runway.
Our designer packages are thoughtfully designed to deliver professional production, strategic promotion, high-quality visual assets, and opportunities to build meaningful relationships with buyers, media, stylists, and fellow creatives.
The strongest brands aren't built in a single show; they're built through sustained visibility, connection, and momentum.
Why Designers Choose FNO
8
Independent runway productions
200–225
Average attendees
20–45
Models featured
4–6
Designer collections
New for 2026
First independently produced runway experience in New York City
Partners who've helped bring FNO experiences to life
Beyond the Runway
Where creativity lives beyond the runway.
Fashion Week is one chapter of a much bigger story.
Today, FNO extends the runway experience through editorial storytelling, digital promotion, creative collaborations, curated retail opportunities through MULTI, and an expanding creative community that supports independent designers long after show day.
The best opportunities don't end when the lights go down; they continue through the relationships, visibility, and momentum built along the way.
Ready to take the Runway?
Your next runway presentation could begin in New York City.
Join FNO on September 6, 2026, at ArtxNYC for our independently produced runway experience during New York Fashion Week.
Designer Applications Close August 10
