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09/16/2026

What happens when you stop asking fashion to stay inside the lines?

For Andi, the designer behind Venus in Aries, the answer is curiosity.

Her collection explores new possibilities in materials and construction, from leather and leather-like materials to 3D-printed garments, inviting you to look closer and ask: What else could we do with this?

But innovation isn’t the only thing she wants you to see.

With size inclusivity intentionally woven into the collection, Andi wants people to see themselves in the clothes and think, “Ooh, maybe I could wear that.”

New materials. New possibilities. New ways of doing fashion.

Hear from Andi on what she wants you to feel, think, and remember when you experience Venus in Aries.

See the collection on the runway during PFW Runway Two, September 19.

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Meet Venus in Aries, founded by multidisciplinary designer Andi Singer.Named for the astrological pairing of Venus and A...
09/15/2026

Meet Venus in Aries, founded by multidisciplinary designer Andi Singer.

Named for the astrological pairing of Venus and Aries, the label’s debut collection, Dualities, explores the tension between structured silhouette and flowing drape.

Venus governs the flow, allowing a garment to learn the shape of the person wearing it, while Aries builds the frame that holds its ground. Together, they create a collection shaped by passion, confidence, vulnerability, and the tension between opposing forces.

Andi also challenges conventional ideas of what fashion can be made from, incorporating reclaimed leather, natural materials, and 3D-printed components throughout the collection.

And at the heart of Venus in Aries is size inclusivity. Dualities was created with the belief that innovative fashion should have room for everyone.

See Venus in Aries on the runway during PFW Runway Two, September 19.

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09/14/2026

What happens when a familiar silhouette becomes a passport to the world?

For Tafsil Design Studio, it starts with the caftan.

“The way that I dress, the way a lot of people in the world dress, whether they’re a Muslim or not, people dress like that.”

Drawing from cultural traditions and global influences, Tafsil builds on a form found across continents to create a collection that feels like a fabulous, sophisticated world tour.

The vision is intentional: slow fashion, limited pieces, distinctive fabrics, and a balance between extravagance and simplicity.

Because sophistication doesn’t have to shout.

Hear from Tafsil Design Studio on the inspiration behind the collection and the world she’s creating through fashion.

See the collection on the runway during PFW Runway Two, September 19.

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Meet Tafsil Design Studio designed by Raheemah.Rooted in global inspiration and cultural connection, Tafsil Design Studi...
09/13/2026

Meet Tafsil Design Studio designed by Raheemah.

Rooted in global inspiration and cultural connection, Tafsil Design Studio reimagines familiar forms through a refined, sophisticated lens.

Inspired by styles and traditions from across continents, the collection brings together distinctive fabrics, thoughtful silhouettes, and a slow-fashion ethos.

The result? A fabulous, sophisticated world tour, where extravagance meets simplicity and every piece feels like a little something brought back from the journey.

See Tafsil Design Studio on the runway during PFW Runway Two, September 19.

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09/12/2026

What if getting dressed was an invitation to play?

For Eve Matthew, fashion is an opportunity to explore, experiment, and express yourself with confidence.

e. is designed with intention, giving the wearer room to tie, adjust, manipulate, and style each garment in different ways. The result? Clothing that doesn’t just dress you, but invites your creativity to take the lead.

Because when you step into the world, it’s really just a sophisticated game of dress-up.

Hear from Eve on what she wants you to feel, think, and remember when you experience E. Brand Clothing.

See the collection on the runway during PFW Runway Two, September 19.

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Meet e. , designed by Eve Matthew.E. Brand Clothing explores an Afrofuturistic perspective on the urban nomad through a ...
09/12/2026

Meet e. , designed by Eve Matthew.

E. Brand Clothing explores an Afrofuturistic perspective on the urban nomad through a ready-to-wear capsule collection inspired by Eve’s quasi-nomadic lifestyle and love of travel.

Designed with movement and adaptability in mind, the collection imagines travel and leisure wear for the near future, bringing together functionality and versatility for life on the go.

See E. Brand Clothing’s collection on the runway during PFW Runway Two, September 19.

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09/10/2026

Some of our designers think they’re on a secret Project Runway mission. 👀
Some are tired.
Some are delirious.
Some are officially out of words. 😂

But collectively, they have one thing to say:
Come see what they’ve been making.

Six designers. Two nights. One runway.

📍 Philadelphia Fashion Week
📅 September 18–19

🎟️ Tickets are LIVE!

PFW One - 09.18:
https://www.phillyfashionweek.org/event-details/pfw-runway-one

PFW Two - 09.19:
https://www.phillyfashionweek.org/event-details/pfw-runway-two

09/09/2026

What if fashion didn’t tell you what to see or feel, but invited you to look a little closer?

For .io, DAW explores what happens when the tools and processes behind making music become fashion inspiration.

The collection is layered with details that aren’t meant to be obvious at first. Like a scavenger hunt, each piece offers something to discover—something you might notice at first glance, or something you only find when you take a second look.

And that’s the point.

You can experience DAW at face value. Or you can look deeper and find something else.

Mr. Nobody brings DAW to the runway during Runway One, September 18.

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Meet .io and the designer behind the collection.For him, the work speaks for itself. He creates what comes to mind, foll...
09/08/2026

Meet .io and the designer behind the collection.

For him, the work speaks for itself. He creates what comes to mind, follows what resonates, and stays curious about where the next idea might lead.

His Philly Fashion Week collection, DAW, is a play on an acronym familiar to sound engineers, with the “W” standing for Wear.

The collection explores the relationship between prints, analog machines, and fashion, translating elements of the creative studio into something that can be worn.

And this is only one exploration. With endless ideas to return to and much more to discover, Collin sees fashion as an ongoing process of experimentation.

See Mr. Nobody's DAW collection on the runway during PFW Runway One, September 18.

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09/07/2026

For Briana Pringle, Essence is more than a collection. It is an expression of a personal faith journey and a reflection of what it means to be fully alive.

Natural cottons and linens represent the base of humanity, while blue embellishments, beading, and ornamentation represent the Spirit of God bringing life through relationship with Jesus Christ.

Through every detail, Briana hopes to communicate something deeper: hope, peace, joy, freedom, identity, love, and true life.

Hear from Briana on what she hopes you’ll feel, think, and remember when you experience Ruah Narrative’s Essence.

See the collection on the runway during Philly Fashion Week Runway One, September 18.

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