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RUNWAY7 SEASON 9 WRAPS WITH CULTURE, TRADITION, AND PURPOSE AT THE FOREFRONT

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1 year ago

September 20, 2025

New York, NY– Runway 7 & wrapped its highly anticipated Season 9 with a dynamic week of fashion, music, advocacy, and global culture- once again proving its status as one of the most exciting and inclusive platforms in fashion today.

Kicking off on Tuesday, September 10, the season opened with a special documentary screening of Elysian, hosted by Karen Floyd. The powerful evening set the tone for the week,blending fashion with storytelling and purpose. Distinguished guests such as ConsueloVanderbilt and renowned chocolatier Maribel Lieberman were in attendance, adding to the elegance and impact of opening night.

Throughout the week, Runway 7 spotlighted bold initiatives and unforgettable moments:

• Project Lab Coat – In partnership with the nation’s top three Lyme disease
organizations, including the Global Lyme Alliance, this groundbreaking initiative raised
awareness through fashion, uniting medical advocacy and design.
• Chick – Electrified the runway with a live drum performance, captivating audiences
and delivering one of the week’s standout moments.
• Actively Black – Hosted a star-studded showcase, attracting a high-profile audience
that included Lauryn Hill, Tyrese, Ghostface of Wu-Tang Clan, members of the Bob
Marley family, and the family of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
• RR22 x Rick Ross – Delivered a high-energy show on Saturday night,
with Hudda from Love Island commanding the runway and leaving a lasting impression.

Runway7 Collaboration with Rick Ross’s RR22
Runway7 Executive Producer and Director of Entertainment Rob Lee
Rob Lee in Runway7 fashion at Sony Hall
Rob Lee celebrating an amazing show at Runway 7
Rob Lee Posing in Sony Hall
The Runway inside Sony Hall
Love Island star Huda Mustafa w/ Rick Ross RR22 Luxury Leather Bag
Catwalk Furbaby by Elysian
Runway7 Rick Ross RR22 Luxury Leather Bag Continued
360 Fashion Brand Chick special feature drummer Izzy Lambert

Closing out the week on September 14, Runway 7 ended on a high note with an appearance by Natalia Fender, who added grace and glamour to the season’s final moments.

With over 600 designers produced to date, Runway 7 remains committed to elevating global talent, celebrating culture, and merging philanthropy with fashion in meaningful ways.

Looking ahead, Runway 7 proudly announced its upcoming 2026 expansion tour to Miami and Los Angeles, continuing its mission to bring fashion’s most powerful moments to new audiences and cities around the world.

“We are humbled and honored to continue producing shows that celebrate culture, amplify causes, and provide a platform for designers across the globe. Season 9 was a true testament to fashion’s power to inspire and unite,” said Diane Vara – Director of Public Relations.

About Runway 7

Runway 7 is the premier fashion platform committed to diversity, innovation, and social impact. Bridging fashion, music and philanthropy, Runway 7 has produced shows for over 600 designers representing more than 20 countries. Season after season, it continues to elevate the global fashion stage while fostering meaningful collaborations and cultural collections.

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Unfiltered Wisdom Launches in Los Angeles With Apparel Made for Gen X Women

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15 hours ago

October 22, 2026

Royal Jones

Unfiltered Wisdom launched in Los Angeles with humour-driven apparel for women over 40.

A new Los Angeles brand is designing for the women fashion forgot. Unfiltered Wisdom has launched its e-commerce platform with a curated selection of humour-driven apparel and lifestyle products made specifically for women over 40.

The brand takes aim at what it calls a significant gap in the marketplace: Gen X women remain underserved by the retail and lifestyle industries despite their substantial purchasing power. Its answer is apparel with sharp humour and straightforward messaging — designs and slogans that reflect the lived experience of women in midlife, moving away from generic inspirational language in favour of wit and honesty.

“The women we serve have spent decades building careers, raising families, navigating change, and discovering who they are,” the brand said at launch. “We’ve earned our wisdom, developed a sense of humour about life, and reached a point where we’re comfortable being ourselves. Unfiltered Wisdom celebrates that confidence, individuality, and the freedom to live life on our own terms.”

The brand treats its products as more than merchandise: they are vehicles for self-expression, aimed at women who have reached the stage of life where authenticity takes priority over accommodation.