New York, USA- September 2025- The Unique Fashion Show (UFS), one of the world’s most forward-thinking and international fashion platforms, proudly announces its Open Call for Designers to participate in the 6th Edition, set to take place on January 31, 2026, in New York City.

After the triumph of its 5th Edition in Paris at the Shangri-La in May 2025, UFS now brings its celebrated format to the heart of the U.S. fashion capital, promising a spectacular showcase where creativity, technology, and cultural unity converge.

This prestigious gathering will welcome more than 800 international guests, including renowned press, global buyers, investors, influencers, cultural institutions, and diplomatic representatives. With its signature mix of runway excellence, digital innovation, and cultural dialogue, UFS NYC 2026 is set to redefine the future of global fashion.

A Stage Beyond Borders

Highlights of UFS NYC 2026 include:

• Runway Shows– Presenting visionary collections from both emerging and established designers across continents.
• B2B & B2C Showroom– A powerful commercial hub connecting brands with global buyers, press, and fashion enthusiasts.
• AI & 3D Design Competition– Spotlighting digital pioneers shaping the next era of fashion.
• Metaverse Showcase– Immersive presentations taking creativity beyond physical frontiers to global virtual audiences.
• Cultural Exchange Programs– Fostering international creative collaborations and industry dialogue.
• Art exhibition by Romanoz– Georgian Transcendental painter, whose works are part of prestigious collections worldwide, including those of David Lynch and Björk. With more than 20 solo exhibitions internationally, Romanoz pushes the boundaries of artistic expression—most notably in 2019, when he became the first artist in history to stage an exhibition in the stratosphere, 43 km above Earth.

Open Call for Designers

Designers from all corners of the globe are invited to apply and secure their place on one of the most prestigious stages in fashion today. Categories include:

• Runway Presentation
• Showroom Participation (ready-to-wear, accessories, jewelry, lifestyle)
• Digital & Metaverse Showcase (AI fashion, 3D collections, phygital creations)

What Designers Gain

• Presentation before a curated international audience of press, buyers, stylists, investors, and cultural leaders.
• Global visibility through press campaigns, international media features, digital lookbooks, and social media promotions.
• Participation in innovative platforms, from physical catwalks to the Metaverse, ensuring maximum impact.
• Access to exclusive networking opportunities with industry leaders, cultural institutions, and potential partners.

Application Details

Applications are officially open designers are invited to submit their portfolios, collection concepts, and brand profiles through the official UFS website: https://www.unique-fashionshow.com/blank2 

“SELF-TRANSFORMATION”- International Designers Competition- Metaverse 

“SELF-TRANSFORMATION”: From Limits to Freedom- an international competition where fashion, artificial intelligence, and creative practices converge to explore the boundaries of identity.

The challenge is to reflect liberation from constraints and the creation of new identities through digital art- from 3D collections and AI-generated fashion to digital couture for the Metaverse.

Organized by Unique Fashion Show (Foundation) with the support of CHOICE, this competition invites designers to reimagine the future at the intersection of fashion, art, and technology.

The competition is held in partnership with PROGENIUS STUDIO– an international creative laboratory.

The best projects will be showcased on the runway at UFS New York (January 31, 2026) and integrated into the UFS Metaverse experience.

About Unique Fashion Show

The Unique Fashion Show is more than an event- it is a global movement uniting innovation, sustainability, and cultural diversity. With successful editions in Paris and New York, UFS has partnered with institutions and media leaders such as Cosmopolitan, Madame Figaro, FashionUnited, FashionCapital.co.uk, FranceFashion.fr, Instituto Marangoni Paris, Athens Fashion Club, Hublo, and many more. Each edition redefines what it means to merge art, technology, and style, creating a space where fashion meets the future.

Our Partners

PROGENIUS STUDIO 

An international creative and technological laboratory where traditional craftsmanship meets generative technologies. The studio creates and produces unique phygital ecosystems where fashion, art, and technology merge into a single visual narrative.

CHOICE

CHOICE is a decentralized Foundation focused on the culture of Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) through secure and immersive technologies.

FASHIONUNITED.COM

FashionUnited.com is the leading independent global network for fashion news, business intelligence, and careers. Founded in 1998, it connects millions of professionals across 30+ markets in 9 languages, delivering trusted insights and opportunities from Amsterdam to Los Angeles to Hong Kong. With a unique perspective and career portal linking top brands to global talent, FashionUnited empowers the industry to stay informed, efficient, and connected.

FRANCE FASHION (FranceFashion.fr) – Media Partner

France Fashion is a premier digital platform dedicated to celebrating French and international fashion. With a focus on Parisian chic and global style trends, delivering curated editorial content spanning fashion news, cultural insights, and ethical style guidance.

MALU

Malu Academy Georgia — a professional make-up academy working globally and a permanent participant of major fashion shows around the world.

Contacts: 

For press inquiries, partnership opportunities, or additional information, please contact:
Press Office- Unique Fashion Show

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