From Tokyo to the World: hiTechMODA Productions Returns to Where it All Started for New York Fashion Week

Fresh off the resounding success of our recent Tokyo showcase, hiTechMODA Productions has been working tirelessly to push the boundaries of the runway.

As the global fashion gaze shifts, we are proud to announce our return to where it all began: New York Fashion Week (Season 16) on September 11 and September 12, 2026.

New York is our home, our heartbeat, and our creative anchor. Because of this, we pay meticulous attention to every single detail when crafting our NYFW experience. This season, we are fusing international flair with forward-thinking concepts, providing a high-octane global stage for the industry’s most exciting indie and emerging designers.

The Venue: Elegance Meets Innovation at the Edison Ballroom

This September, hiTechMODA takes over the historic and luxurious Edison Ballroom in the heart of Times Square. Known for its Art Deco grandeur and state-of-the-art production capabilities, the venue’s glimmering lights and expansive architecture will serve as the perfect canvas.

Once a historic host location for the Official New York Fashion Week, the Edison Ballroom will allow designers from every corner of the globe to display their craft to its absolute highest potential, illuminated by world-class runway production.

Featured Premier Designers: A Preview of Season 16

Our curated lineup for NYFW represents the cutting edge of diverse, independent fashion. This season’s runway features a brilliant mix of red-carpet glamour, custom wearable art, culturally rich garments, and youth couture. To ensure a dynamic show, each of our returning Premier Designers brings a distinct, powerful vision to the stage:

Marc Defang
With more than 25 years of seasoned experience in the fashion industry, New York’s own Marc Defang is synonymous with high-octane glamour. Famous for his breathtaking, crystallized footwear and jaw-dropping evening gowns, Defang’s latest collection promises to bring pure sophistication, sparkle, and classic New York energy to the Edison Ballroom runway.

Bibiane New York
Breaking barriers in the high-fashion circuit, Bibiane delivers exquisite couture items tailored specifically for smaller, often underserved markets. Specializing in personalized, high-end designs for children and teens, this innovative brand proves that impeccable tailoring, sophisticated style, and runway elegance know absolutely no age limit.

Paaie
Paaie is rewriting the rules of modern retail by transforming e-commerce into a deeply personal, curated brand experience. Specializing in stunning Indian clothing that spans a multitude of traditional and contemporary styles, Paaie beautifully bridges culture and convenience, offering vibrant garments alongside perfectly paired accessories.

Kat Couture
For those who view fashion as an extension of the soul, Kat Couture delivers. This premier wearable art brand specializes in bespoke, custom designs crafted specifically for individual clients. Audiences can expect the unexpected as avant-garde concepts meet wearable luxury on this season’s catwalk.

Alonso Maximo Designs
A rapidly rising star in the haute couture world, Alonso Maximo is best known for his signature brand, Alonso Maximo Couture. The label specializes in high-end, vibrantly bold, and intricately detailed luxury gowns that command attention, blending dramatic silhouettes with masterful craftsmanship.

SCI PH
Specializing in modern, structured, and emotionally driven designs, SCI PH brings a contemporary edge to the runway. Their highly anticipated collection features elegant occasion wear, inclusive of romantic bridal gowns, striking pageant dresses, and modern formalwear tailored for both men and women.

RasaNari Essence of a Woman
This award-winning brand seamlessly blends classic Indian wear with contemporary global aesthetics. Drawing deep inspiration from international cultures, nature, and the ultimate empowerment of women, the latest collection promises to captivate the audience with its rich textures and meaningful storytelling.

ASHLEY Lauren
Explicitly constructing garments to celebrate and flatter diverse body types, ASHLEY Lauren is a master of fit. Featuring built-in corseting designed to accentuate a woman’s natural curves, this premier collection will be brilliantly showcased on the runway by the reigning royalty of Princess of America.

Mitch Desunia
Mitch Desunia returns with a fresh, innovative, and perfectly accessorized collection that leans into refined, premium materials. Her aesthetic marries deep-rooted cultural narratives with clean, modern tailoring, ranging from grand, dramatic evening gowns to wearable, classic luxury.

Exciting Talent Returning to the Runway
In addition to our premier spotlights, hiTechMODA is thrilled to welcome back a stellar group of highly anticipated designers who continue to shape the contemporary fashion landscape:

• ROLLOG Fashion
• WOW Wear
• Madam VIP Boutique
• Glamour Girl Boutique
• Toshimi Pacumbala
• ShrilJilmist

Join the Global Movement: Open Casting and Designer Applications

While our New York lineup is already turning heads, the hiTechMODA journey doesn’t stop in Manhattan. We are officially entering our most ambitious global circuit yet, with stops lined up in the world’s most iconic fashion capitals.

We still have select opportunities for visionary designers and dynamic models to join our global family. Whether you want to command the runway in New York or take your brand across the Atlantic, your stage is waiting.

Upcoming Tour Dates & Seasons:

Ready to take your place on the international stage?

Applications are officially open for designers, models, sponsors, and media. Don’t miss your chance to be part of fashion history.

Apply today at: www.hitechmoda.com

Fashion show tickets: www.hitechmoda.com

Toshimi Pacumbala

Glamour Girl Boutique

ASHLEY Lauren

Madame VIP Boutique

WOW Wear

ROLLOG Fashion

SCI PH

Kat Couture

Marc Defang

ShriJilmist

RasaNari

Mitch Desunia

Bibiane New York

Paaie

Alonso Maximo