The Fall/Winter 2026 collection is an expression of modern glamour, designed to evoke confidence, sensuality, and individuality.
Inspired by Willem de Kooning’s abstract expressionist paintings, the collection translates bold, gestural color and layered textures into tactile fabrics, heavy knits, and sculptural finishes that create movement and depth.
Oversized, fluid silhouettes balance spontaneity and control, resulting in pieces that feel both striking and wearable. Rooted in eveningwear and special-occasion dressing, the collection explores color, texture, and form through an elevated yet effortless lens. With a commitment to inclusivity, it celebrates beauty across all ages and sizes, honoring confidence and timeless self-expression.
Veejay Floresca
Photos: Michael Pagara
ABOUT VEEJAY FLORESA
Veejay Floresca is a designer whose journey has been shaped by persistence, reinvention and a deep creative instinct. Born in the Philippines, she graduated in Fashion Design and Merchandising from De La Salle–College of Saint Benilde before earning her master’s degree in Fashion at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco. She also studied bridal wear design at Central Saint Martins in London. Her talent gained international recognition as a finalist on Project Runway Philippines and the winner of Project Runway US, Season 21, where her eye for construction and storytelling stood out. Now based in New York City, Veejay has built her career around made-to-order, slow fashion, a sustainable path that allows her to create intimately with clients while honing her craft.
Her design philosophy is rooted in balance: simplicity and complexity, elegance and edge, softness and strength. Known for exquisite tailoring and an instinctive understanding of the female form, her work is minimalist with depth — sculptural silhouettes, architectural references, and strategic reveals of skin. Feminine but never girly, sensual but never showy, her designs empower women to feel seen and celebrated with confidence.
Veejay Floresca has been published in ELLE, Them., Vogue Philippines, ABC News, as well as shown on Bravo’s Project Runway.
ABOUT THE RITZ-CARLTON NEW YORK, NOMAD
Situated at Broadway and 28th street, The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad combines the brand’s legendary service with refined elegance. Conceived as a pillar of Manhattan’s renowned Floral District, the 250-key hotel is developed by Flag Luxury Group and designed by world-renowned design teams including SUSURRUS International, Rafael Viñoly Architects, Rockwell Group, Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio, and Martin Brudnizki. Awarded by AAA with a Five Diamond Designation, the hotel offers expansive living spaces filled with bespoke furnishings and artwork alongside breathtaking views across the city’s most iconic sights, and for those who never want to leave, 16 branded luxury penthouse residences bring Ritz-Carlton’s distinctive style, service and amenities home. All guestrooms and suites include bathroom amenities by fragrance partner Diptyque, featuring the scent Philosykos – an ode to the fig tree. The hotel boasts legendary restaurants and bars by Michelin-starred chef José Andrés, including Zaytinya, offering an innovative mezze menu inspired by Turkish, Greek, and Lebanese cuisines served up in a sleek and modern setting, Bazaar Meat, an elegant and imaginative steakhouse centered around large-cut, wood-fired meats, and Nubeluz, a rooftop bar where guests can drink 500 feet in the air. For events and gatherings, the hotel offers over 10,000 square feet of event space spanning two floors, including a private outdoor terrace. The hotel also houses the signature 6,800 sq ft The Ritz-Carlton Spa New York, NoMad and Fitness Center, a subterranean escape with eight treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, and exclusive treatment offerings in partnership with Augustinus Bader, Dr. Dennis Gross, and ESPA.
