​New York Fashion Week Break Free Runway Show & Benefit Event

​Break Free Designer Showcase is an official CFDA event for New York Fashion Week. Supported by 99 YARDS, the platform exists to uplift emerging designers and artistic voices pushing fashion forward each season.

​Break Free Designer Showcase is the only official benefit event on the CFDA calendar, raising funds for Break Free Foundation’s programs that combat addiction, eating disorders, self-harm, depression, suicide, and other mental health challenges that have long impacted the fashion industry and beyond. Alongside seasoned runway models, the show often features activists and influencers from the recovery and mental health space walking the runway.

​Next Runway Show
📍 Wednesday, February 11
📍 The Refectory, Chelsea Square

​Schedule

​6:00 PM — Doors open, red carpet photos & interviews, alcohol-free cocktail reception

​7:00 PM — Runway show

​Featured Designers

​Aldo Segama
Open Mind Apparel
Monday Blues, Studio.
DeMarxx Designs
REHAB New York
LadyCat by Lex
Susie Elliott

​Produced with 99 YARDS: a fashion-tech platform connecting brands, designers, creatives, and services to streamline fashion campaigns, production, and collaboration across the global fashion ecosystem. Through its support, 99 YARDS helps amplify access, visibility, and opportunity for purpose-driven fashion initiatives.

​Donate to the Cause
https://givebutter.com/recovery-on-the-runway

​Tickets & Guest List
Attendees must purchase a ticket unless on our press, media, or industry list. Due to extremely limited capacity, we are unable to accommodate all requests.

​Press Inquiries
📩 [email protected]

​If you are a person in recovery and are unable to afford attendance, please contact:
📩 [email protected] for information on complimentary access.

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