DISCOVER INDEPENDENT FASHION
During New York Fashion Week, RAISEfashion and Refinery29 are taking over The Penthouse at The Standard, East Village for a two-day experience celebrating independent fashion, discovery, and connection.
Meet the founders behind the brands, explore their latest collections, and discover what’s next in independent fashion.
SEPTEMBER 10–11, 2026
The Penthouse at The Standard, East Village
ALMASIKA
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AMARAMARA
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CAMPILLO
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DIARRABLU
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ESENSHEL
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GWEN BELOTI
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K.NGSLEY
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LEBLANSTUDIOS
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MCKENZIE LIAUTAUD
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OLEADA
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VONTÉLLE
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YESAET
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ZUT
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BELLIBIND
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D.BLEU.DAZZLED
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PERFECTDD
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RIFCARE
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SPRINGROSE
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ALMASIKA • AMARAMARA • CAMPILLO • DIARRABLU • ESENSHEL • GWEN BELOTI • K.NGSLEY • LEBLANSTUDIOS • MCKENZIE LIAUTAUD • OLEADA • VONTÉLLE • YESAET • ZUT • BELLIBIND • D.BLEU.DAZZLED • PERFECTDD • RIFCARE • SPRINGROSE •
BEYOND THE PENTHOUSE
The commitment to independent fashion continues beyond the event. Through direct investment and industry opportunities, our partners are helping independent designers build what comes next. Click through to learn about each partner’s contribution.
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As media partner for The Penthouse Edit, Refinery29 is partnering with RAISEfashion to spotlight the designers shaping what’s next through editorial storytelling, event coverage, and content that brings their work to a broader audience.
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In partnership with The Business of Fashion, RAISEfashion will host a breakfast conversation presented with Afterpay exploring how partnerships and investment can create meaningful opportunities for independent designers.
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Afterpay’s partnership with RAISEfashion extends beyond The Penthouse Edit through continued programming and direct investment in independent designers. The Designer Production Fund, presented by Afterpay, provides production funding to help designers bring collections to market, meet demand, and capitalize on business opportunities.
The partnership continues in October with a session exploring the new consumer and what evolving consumer behavior means for independent brands.
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The recipient of the $15,000 Crown Royal x RAISEfashion Designer Grant will be announced at The Penthouse Edit. The partnership continues beyond the event, with proceeds from the Crown Royal x Juicy Couture collection supporting a new designer grant in 2027.
RaiseFashion Inc./RAISEfashion, 909 3rd Ave., Unit 6432, New York, NY 10150, https://raisefashionnow.org. Tracksuits available for purchase between 8/11/2026 & 12/31/2026, while supplies last. Purchase not tax deductible. Diageo to make $75,000 donation regardless of sales of tracksuits. $15,000 of donation will fund The Crown Royal RAISEfashion Designer Grant providing financial assistance to one (1) aspiring fashion designer selected by RAISEfashion. The remaining funds will support RAISEfashion's activities furthering its mission in conjunction with 2026 New York Fashion Week.
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Through Runway to Revenue, Victoria’s Secret is helping create pathways for emerging designers to strengthen and grow their businesses. Select program participants are featured at The Penthouse Edit, bringing their work to a broader fashion community.
INVEST IN INDEPENDENT FASHION
RAISEfashion provides independent designers with the guidance, access, and resources to build sustainable, thriving businesses.
Every contribution, at every level, helps make this work possible and creates greater opportunity across the fashion industry.