Designer Registration
Get Your Collection on the International Runway.
Haute Styles Week connects independent designers with industry buyers, press from Harper’s Bazaar and ELLE, and a curated audience of fashion professionals. Emerging or established — your work deserves this stage. New York. Paris. International exposure.
WHY SHOW AT HAUTE STYLES WEEK
What Your Collection Gets
Industry in the Room
Buyers from major retail chains, press from Harper’s Bazaar, ELLE, and Davinci Magazine, and fashion industry decision-makers. This is where collections get discovered and retail partnerships get made.
Professional Runway Production
Industry-standard lighting, sound, and professional runway setup at Bryant Park Loft. Your collection is presented with the production quality it deserves.
Media Coverage & Photography
Professional photographers document your work throughout the show. High-resolution images available for your press kit, website, and social media. Press releases distributed to media partners.
Career Momentum
Runway presentation on an international stage. Portfolio credentials that matter. Networking with buyers, stylists, and industry professionals who shape fashion retail and editorial.
DESIGNER REQUIREMENTS
Who We Accept
Collection Standards:
Your collection should represent professional design work ready for retail or editorial placement. This includes:
- Finished garments (no prototypes or incomplete looks)
- Cohesive collection identity (8-15 pieces minimum, 6-8 modeled looks)
- Professional construction and finishing
- Original design (no counterfeits or replicas)
Design Philosophy:
We celebrate diverse aesthetics — emerging experimental design to established luxury. We do not judge style, but we do require quality craftsmanship and professional presentation.
Brand Maturity:
No specific experience required. First-time designers with strong concepts are welcome in the Emerging Designer Presentation. Established designers and retail brands apply for Project Runway Showcase or Showroom Placement.
What to Submit
Your Application Package
✓ Design Statement
Your brand vision, aesthetic direction, and what makes your collection unique (250 words max)
✓ Collection Images
6-8 professional photos of your finished collection (flat lays or lookbook style)
✓ Modeled Looks
If available, 3-4 images of pieces worn/modeled (for runway packages)
✓ Designer Background
Bio, experience level, previous fashion week participation (if any)
✓ Social Media & Website
Instagram handle and/or website (to see your brand online presence)
✓ Business/Brand Details
Brand name, founding date, production location, price point positioning
✓ Model Needs
Estimated number of models needed and preferred sizing/aesthetic fit
✓ Tech Specs
Music preference, styling details, any special runway requirements
HOW TO APPLY
Apply in 4 Steps
Choose Your Package
Select which offering matches your brand stage (Emerging, Project Runway, Showroom, or Paris).
Prepare Your Materials
Gather collection images, design statement, and brand information. Make sure photos are professional and represent your work clearly.
Submit Your Application
Fill out the registration form with all required materials. Applications reviewed within 5-7 business days.
Designer Interview
If selected for preliminary review, we schedule a brief call to discuss your vision, production timeline, and event fit.
Acceptance & Confirmation
Approved designers receive full event details, timeline, model casting support, and logistics information.
Apply As Designer
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