The Only Fashion Festival Blending Runway, Music, and Culture at New York Fashion Week

The Model Experience (TME) will return to New York Fashion Week September 12–13 with its annual NYFW Festival at Armory Arena, a two-day celebration of fashion, music, and culture. Known for breaking barriers and creating opportunities for emerging talent, TME’s festival combines the excitement of a major runway with the energy of a cultural festival, designed to be accessible and inclusive.

This year’s lineup features a powerhouse panel with Project Runway winner and luxury designer Christian Siriano on Saturday, September 13, and runway presentations from Project Runway alumni Rik Villa, Nadine Ralliford, and Richard Hallmarq on Friday, September 12. Beauty icon Sir John, the world-renowned makeup artist to Beyoncé and one of fashion’s most influential creative voices, will also lead a featured discussion on beauty, artistry, and representation in today’s industry on Saturday, September 13.

The festival will feature live performances by Jeremih, Blxst, Cash Cobain, and viral sensation Myaap, alongside surprise guests throughout the weekend. This year’s festival highlights emerging and independent designers including StreetDream Apparel, Five Fifteen Clothing, Rarebreed threads, and Menae, as well as a special showcase from The Marathon Clothing, honoring Nipsey Hussle’s enduring legacy. Guests can also explore on-site activations from partners such as Keranique, Bask & Lather, Lilac + Flint, Tote and Carry, and more.

Tickets and additional information can be found at www.themodelexperience.com.

About The Model Experience:

Nicknamed ‘the Super Bowl of fashion shows,’ The Model Experience has been giving emerging models and designers opportunities for over a decade. As the world’s largest platform of its kind, TME champions diversity and inclusivity—celebrating talent of all backgrounds, shapes, sizes, and identities—while blending fashion and music in a festival environment that breaks down industry barriers.

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