Press & Media Registration
Cover Fashion Week. Build Your Portfolio.
Haute Styles Week welcomes credentialed press, photographers, and media professionals to document emerging and established designers on international runways. Gain exclusive access to runway shows, designer interviews, and behind-the-scenes moments.
WHY REGISTER
What You Get Access To
Runway Access
Front-row or pit access to both the Emerging Designer Presentation (1PM-4PM) and Project Runway Showcase (7PM-9:30PM) on September 12th
Designer Interviews
One-on-one or group interview opportunities with featured designers @iretheartist, @dani_boots, and emerging talent
Step-and-Repeat Coverage
Exclusive photo opportunities at the gold-branded step-and-repeat wall with designers, models, and industry attendees
Showroom & Vendor Access
Behind-the-scenes access to designer showrooms, vendor spaces, and exclusive media-only networking events
Choose Your Access Level
Photographer Pass
- Full runway access (both shows)
- Pit or front-row positioning
- Press credentials + lanyard
- Step-and-repeat access
- 1 designer interview slot
- Media shuttle parking
Journalist/Writer Pass
- Full runway access (both shows)
- Seated seating area
- Press credentials + lanyard
- Press room with WiFi
- 2-3 designer interview slots
- Press kit & fact sheets
Videographer/Broadcast Pass
- Full runway access (both shows)
- Equipment setup area
- Press credentials + lanyard
- 4 designer interview slots
- High-speed WiFi for uploading
- Media parking + vehicle pass
Digital/Social Media Pass
- Full runway access (both shows)
- Photo pit + video area
- Press credentials + lanyard
- Unlimited social media posting rights
- Real-time feed access
- Media parking
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply in 4 Steps
Choose Your Access Tier
Select which tier matches your media type (photographer, journalist, videographer, or digital/social)
Verify Your Credentials
Submit your portfolio, links to published work, or media outlet verification. This typically takes 24-48 hours to review.
Complete Your Registration
Fill out your contact info, equipment details (if applicable), and any specific interview requests
Receive Your Press Kit
Approved applicants receive press credentials, parking pass, designer contact info, and event details via email
YOUR PRESS KIT
After You're Approved
Press Credentials:
Official Haute Styles Week press badge and lanyard. Required for all runway access and backstage areas.
Event Details & Timeline:
Full schedule for September 12th (NYFW) and October 3rd (Paris Fashion Week), including doors open, show start times, and interview availability windows.
Designer Fact Sheets:
Bio, collection details, and interview talking points for each featured designer. Background on emerging talent and established showcases.
Parking & Logistics:
Venue address, media parking location, WiFi passwords for press room, ADA accommodations available.
Media Contact List:
Direct contacts for HSW media relations team, designer representatives, and on-site press coordinator for day-of questions.
Post-Event Rights:
Guidelines for publishing photos, videos, and interviews. Official attribution line for usage rights and social media tagging.
Apply for Media Credentials
Follow @hautestylesweek for real-time event updates