February 13, 2016 (New York)

Olga Papkovitch unveiled her PopImpressKA Fall/Winter ’16 Collection last night at Style Fashion Week at Gotham Hall, New York. The classy, elegant and fiercely spirited collection, pulsating with rich colors brought warmth to a cold New York Winter’s night. PopImpressKA’s new collection ‘Fields of Color’ consisted of Olga’s paintings printed onto silk fabric, creating a walking canvas with nature inspired art vogue. With silk fabrics gliding down the runway, her collection presented sophistication and grace.

The bustling crowd was simply captivated by the mesmerizing designs and colors. Malena Belafonte, Lead Model Coordinator of Style Fashion Week and guest model in the PopImpressKa show said, “When I met Olga from PopImpressKA, I was taken by her eagerness to learn and listen. She is an artist, an amazing artist and she is so incredibly kind!” Olga brought her personality to the runway with equal parts artistry and grace. With a vibrant runway and full crowd, PopImpressKa did not disappoint.

Bi-coastal fashion show Art Hearts Fashion returns to New York Fashion Week February 15-18th showcasing designers including: FTL Designer Showcase, Gregorio Sanchez, Pineda Covalin, Willfredo Gerardo, Chaz Aracil, 7Crash, Shaco Couture, Catch Michelle, Charles and Ron, Walter Mendez, House of Byfield, Stello Official, Marina Micanovic, Zvonko Markovic Couture, Bata Spasojevic, EloCheé, Merline Labissiere, Mimi Tran, Mister Triple X, Hallie Sara, Lainy Gold, and Rocky Gathercole.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK (PRWEB) FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Revolutionary bi-coastal fashion platform Art Hearts Fashion hosts New York Fashion Week shows February 15th-18th at the Neo-Gothic NYC landmark, the Angel Orensanz Foundation. A favorite of press and celebrities alike, Art Hearts Fashion brings an impressive lineup of over 20 acclaimed designers to the catwalk during 3 full days of runway shows and exclusive closing gala. The platform’s fresh take on fashion reinvigorates NYFW, partnering with international platform FTL Moda in support of Global Disability Inclusion. The shows for Art Hearts Fashion will also feature an impressive lineup of designers from Serbia Fashion Week and acclaimed talents from around the globe. As a voice for artistic and cutting edge designers, Art Hearts Fashion is paving the way toward the future of Fashion Week. Art Hearts Fashion’s philanthropic drive stretches from coast to coast, putting the spotlight on how fashion can promote constructive ideals and influence the progressive evolution of the fashion industry. NYFW model sensation Madeline Stuart, the first model with Down syndrome to grace the NYFW runway, will return again this season with some of the other incredible diversely-abled models. The Art Hearts Fashion closing night gala will be hosted February 18th at the 40/40 club. For the full schedule of runway shows please visit Artheartsfashion.com.

Featuring Designers:
FTL Designer Showcase, Gregorio Sanchez, Pineda Covalin, Willfredo Gerardo, Chaz Aracil, 7Crash, Shaco Couture, Catch Michelle, Charles and Ron, Walter Mendez, House of Byfield, Stello Official, Marina Micanovic, Zvonko Markovic Couture, Bata Spasojevic, EloCheé, Merline Labissiere, Mimi Tran, Mister Triple X, Hallie Sara, Lainy Gold, and Rocky Gathercole.

Each season, AHF works with the AIDS Healthcare Foundation and Make-A-Wish, granting wishes both behind the scenes and on the runway at the shows. The platform is proud to raise funds and awareness for organizations including: Aids Healthcare Foundation, Make A Wish, Children’s Hospital LA, & Women’s Cancer Research Foundation.

A very special thanks to our partners and sponsors: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Make A Wish, Privé, Vektor Vodka, Monster Energy, Illy Issimo, SoyJoy, Luna Bar, Kristina George Handbags, The Angel Orensanz Foundation, Carat23, Monticristi and Makeup Pro.

Boulevard Nightlife Group/Boulevard Hospitality Group (BNG/BHG) partner in NYC, the Noctem Group, joins AHF as the bar partner for the week of shows.

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WHO: Style Fashion Week New York

WHAT: Fall / Winter 2016 Collections, Runways & Presentations

WHEN: February 11 – 14

WHERE: Gotham Hall 1356 Broadway New York, NY and offsite venues TBA

New York, NY February 8, 2016 – Style Fashion Week (@stylefw) presented by Morgan Stanley continues to drive New York Fashion Week to another level of sophistication and class at the beautiful Gotham Hall.

An amazing set of designers will grace the runway for this season’s New York Style Fashion Week as they debut their 2016 / 2017 Fall Winter Collections. Style Fashion Week opens “Official New York Fashion Week” February 11th with a mega event of fashion, art, and music –showcasing international designers, 25,000 plus guest attendees, celebrities, buyers, press, and fashion industry leaders. Style Fashion Week

NY will definitely be this season’s choice for the fashion elite, especially after being ranked among the Top 5 most beautiful productions last season. The Style Fashion Week Team in association with the Eleanor Lambert Foundation will be providing all guests and attendees a glamorous, prodigious, and one of a kind experience with unique runway shows, designer presentations, and a special Yumi Katsura installation.

Fashion Group International (FGI) Rising Star Winner, Malan Breton will open the week with his Fall/Winter 2016 collection: “Gotham Disco Dollies”, a homage to Studio 54 and the glam rock era of the 1970’s. Malan Breton has recently been featured in Vogue, Elle, Vanity Fair and numerous publications worldwide. Former Oscar De La Renta Designer Raul Penaranda, along with PopImpressKA, Ev Bessar from Russia, House of Perna winner of Project Runway, and Nina Gleyzer will all be showcasing in the Official NYFW venue opening night. The evening concludes with the Official New York Fashion Week Press Party which encourages press, media, stylists, buyers, designers, and the industry’s elite from around the world to “Come with Style and a Smile!”

Just Drew by Andrew Warren, grandson of fashion tycoon David Warren, will hit the runway to showcase their “It Girl” collection with Kyra Kennedy, Tiffany Trump, Gaia Matisse, Eliza Johnson, Reya Benitez, Billie Lourd, Dani Lauder and Abigail Breslin walking the runway in their incredible designs.

Control Sector will showcase the men and women’s Street Wear collection “The End”, while Bradelis Lingerie will showcase their SS’16 Collection which will be available the day after the show at their globally recognized stores. Nancy Vuu, Bentley & Lace and Janay Deann will also be on the runway with their Children’s Luxury Wear, as well Anthony Rubio with his new Women’s Ready-to-Wear collection and Doggy Couture. Joan Marentis Kelly will be there in house at Gotham Hall for a Special 4 Hour Presentation of Cosmik Souls Handcrafted Jewelry ! Shalini Ahuja from India. David Tupaz and the long time established well known designer Farah Angsana will close this season at Gotham Hall with the showing of their latest Fall / Winter 2016 – 2017 Collections … bringing even more international coverage, buyers, and celebrities to the highly anticipated runway shows.

Nasa partner, Slooh, the most popular live feed global network of observatories will launch their #ShadeUp campaign during Style Fashion Week. In preparation for the upcoming total Solar Eclipse on March 8th, #ShadeUp encourages fans of astronomy and fashion alike to post photos of themselves wearing sunglasses on Instagram and Twitter to promote Slooh’s live coverage of the total solar eclipse. Slooh enables people to explore the universe together through its global network of telescopes. Slooh’s observatories are situated all over the world. Founded by Michael Paolucci, a serial internet entrepreneur who founded Slooh to connect humanity through communal exploration of the universe.

Style Fashion Week has also teamed up with The City Kids foundation to celebrate their 30th anniversary supporting positive youth development and social emotional learning, providing opportunities for personal growth and artistic expression helping young people channel growth into substantial social change. In addition Style Fashion Week will display the famous Keith Haring legendary “City Kids Speak on Liberty” banner. This one-of-a-kind work of art depicts what is considered as personally Keith Haring’s most beloved images: The Statue of Liberty.

Style Fashion Week is thankful to have an incredible team who makes all things possible, including: The Morgan Stanley C2G Group, Seed Mobile @myseedmobile, Slooh, Davines and Joseph DiMaggio creating modern hair trends for the designers, Cargo Cosmetics and Joey Sanchez for beauty, the Eleanor Lambert Foundation, Totally Cool ®, Peroni, Purely Sedona Artisanal Water, Madame Paulette, FlowerBox,the International Chamber of Design, and City Kids.

Style Fashion Week welcomes any Member of the Press Corps – AP / Associate Press, UPI, Reuters, and all credible national and international press outlets or media companies to the Media Lounge from 12pm to 9pm to relax and have a place to work.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

For further information please contact: media@stylefashionweek.com