Spring has sprung and the musicale has begun.
GrannyCart Giggle Hour hosted their latest variety show on Friday. The theme? The Spring Musicale.
On a quiet evening in Flushing, stepping through the doors of Chuan Bistro feels less like arriving at a restaurant and more like entering a living storybook.
Murray Hill gains a new two-in-one hotspot with The Consulate and At the Office, an upscale restaurant and a casual bar, offering food, drinks, and a lively social scene starting April 17.
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Club Getaway threw a fantastic party filled with food, drinks, and games to kick-start its 2026 anniversary year, a whopping 50 years since the adult camp was first created.
Housed on the seventh floor of a Church Street building, Naturopathica’s New York City location offers a serene escape—your new go-to for calm amid the city’s constant hustle.
Slate NY showcased its newly refreshed 16,000-square-foot venue with interactive games, alongside cocktails and passed bites. The new social lounge setting for daytime parties and corporate events breathes life into the tried and true space, with more opportunities to enjoy the classic NYC experience.
Fashion content creator Hannah Krohne, known online as Hannah Lizzy, partnered with social impact agency Influencer Social Responsibility (ISR)™, founded by Alexandra Bushman, to host a fashion show celebrating confidence and self-expression for girls from non-profit organization Girls Inc. of NYC in honor of Women’s History Month Wednesday evening.
Hosted at the Indego Africa in Residence gallery in Midtown, the penthouse space overlooking Manhattan was decorated with elegant pink florals, light bites, and complimentary goodie bags as around 20 models prepared to walk the runway.
Ahead of the show, Krohne took the mic to introduce the event and reflect on her own journey with confidence.
“Like many teenagers do, I struggled with my confidence throughout middle and high school,” Krohne said. “It took me years to understand that confidence is so much more than liking the way you look. It’s about liking the way you speak; the way you speak to yourself, the way you speak to others. It’s about believing that you bring value into every single room you walk into.”
At 5:30 p.m., around 20 high school girls from Girls Inc. — an organization dedicated to uplifting young women through mentorship and advocacy programs — took to the runway. During the first half of the show, each girl modeled in full glam and formal dresses.
At the midway point, one of the models stepped out to address the crowd, reinforcing the show’s message of boldly being yourself.
“A lot of things are happening and changing in this world and the one thing that we must keep is the freedom of expression,” she said in her speech. “What better way to do that than with clothes?”
During the second half of the show, the girls modeled chic business casual looks and comfortable pastel two-piece sets. Each model’s walk was unique, with some slowly strutting down the runway while others joyfully bounced and waved to the crowd.
Unlike a typical fashion show, where audiences are often reserved, the room erupted in applause. Notable attendees were fashion and lifestyle influencers Miranda McKeon, Maddie Schrader and Frances Bailey, who loudly cheered the girls on and treated them like professional models.
For the Girls Inc. participants, the opportunity to walk the runway was more than just a fashion moment — it was a chance to embody the values that the organization cultivates.
“It’s just been a jaw-dropping kind of day,” Girls Inc. Team Leadership Circles program manager Adjua Thomas said. “Our students are incredible role models to their social community, so it’s really exciting to get to see them be pro-models today.”
Photos courtesy of Sidney Mazza and Alison Su.
The Edison ballroom hosted one of our favorite Fashion Week events of the season: HiTechModa’s biannual runway shows. We stopped by for Friday night’s Premier Designers showcase, featuring collections ffrom Alonso Maximo Design, Victoria Amerson, Marc Defang, Suave Suits by Wajahat Mirza, Karen Gold, Paaie, and Jus10n by Justin Hayes.
Known for reimagining fashion production through diversity, sustainability, and innovation, hiTechMODA delivered an energetic, tightly produced program. Designers from across the globe – emerging voices alongside established names -brought distinct points of view rooted in culture, craft, and modern luxury. As founder and executive producer Pamela Privette articulated, hiTechModa’s mission is “to open doors and expand the definition of who belongs on the runway,” and to “bring together designers whose work reflects innovation, culture, and the future of fashion.” That’s an objective we can unequivocally applaud.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: Models walk the runway wearing Alonso Maximo Design during the HITECHMODA New York Fashion Week Season 15 production at Edison Ballroom on February 13, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for hiTechMODA)
The depth and variety of design perspectives embodied that mission. From Victoria Amerson’s 1950s-inspired silhouettes and playful prints to Paaie’s modern South Asian glamour, the lineup on the runway felt like a true crossroads: different aesthetics, inspirations, and communities, but united by the belief that fashion is a global language.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: A model walks the runway wearing Paaie during the HITECHMODA New York Fashion Week Season 15 production at Edison Ballroom on February 13, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for hiTechMODA)
Now, the show itself.
Alonso Maximo Design opened up the night with bold, formal attire featuring dramatic silhouettes such as bright red, ruffled sleeves, and low cut men’s shirting with midnight blue sequins.
Victoria Amerson followed with a soft, romantic nod to a bygone era: dainty blues, florals, bows, and long A-line skirts. One standout look paired a Tiffany-blue suit with an undone, berry-toned floral tie draped down the sides, plus a black button-down peeking through: elegant with an added flair.
Then Marc Defang reinvigorated the room: models ballet dancing up and down the runway in feathered white leotards to “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” It pushed the boundaries of what we expect from a typical Fashion Week presentation, staying true to hiTechMODA’s spirit.
Suave Suits reimagined the suit through varied cuts, colors, and occasions, stretching the category far beyond the traditional definition.
Karen Gold brought bespoke formalwear with a contemporary edge. Unexpected waistlines, sculptural shoulder construction, and the rare combination of pieces that feel truly fresh and genuinely wearable.
Paaie, a contemporary South Asian occasionwear designer, brought out some of the most stunning, refreshing takes on lehengas, saris, and suits – their gilded pieces absolutely lit up the room. Glamorous without being
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 13: Models walk the runway wearing JUS10H by Justin Haynes during the HITECHMODA New York Fashion Week Season 15 production at Edison Ballroom on February 13, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for hiTechMODA)
overdone, modern while honoring heritage.
And finally, the featured guest designer Jus10n by Justin Haynes blew the crowd away with patchwork suiting, streetwear, and outerwear that highlighted creativity at its best. The energy was undeniable, each designer brought a distinct point of view, and the crowd stayed locked in from start to finish.
hiTechMODA’s New York shows also continue a bigger run of international momentum for the program, following showcases in Paris, Milan, Tokyo, and Cannes, while still keeping New York as its creative home base. NYFW is supposed to be the world meeting in one city, and hiTechMODA delivers on that feeling.
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