CCTV × FICFF New York Fashion Week 2026 Runway Show
Friday, February 13, 2026
Schedule
6:00 PM – Reception
7:00 PM – Performance Program Begins
Location
Cipriani 42nd Street
110 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017
Invitation Only
Sustainability. Robotics. Cultural Momentum.
As part of New York Fashion Week 2026, the CCTV × FICFF New York Fashion Week 2026 Runway Show was presented at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York. Hosted by China Media Group (CMG) & UNIPX Group, the runway marked a defining cultural moment where sustainability, robotics, and heritage converged on one global stage.
This season’s presentation reimagined the future of fashion through the symbolic spirit of the Horse — strength, movement, and forward momentum. Traditional Chinese cultural elements were woven into contemporary silhouettes, creating a meaningful dialogue between ancient civilization and modern creativity.
A distinctive feature of this year’s runway was the integration of robotics into the performance. Robots and models walked side by side, illustrating FICFF’s belief that technology and human creativity can coexist in harmony. Innovation was not presented as spectacle, but as a visual expression of collaboration — where intelligent systems support artistic vision and sustainability-driven design.
The Role of FICFF
As a nonprofit foundation dedicated to advancing sustainability, cultural dialogue, and global collaboration, FICFF supported five American designers through its Green Thread Sustainable Fashion Education Program.
Through this initiative, FICFF provided a globally recognized runway platform during New York Fashion Week, sustainability mentorship and responsible material guidance, cross-cultural creative development integrating Chinese heritage themes, strategic visibility, and meaningful international exposure. The program also aligns fashion practice with climate action and social equity, reinforcing the Foundation’s long-term mission.
FICFF continues to position high fashion as a catalyst for environmental responsibility and global understanding.
Designer Vision
Each participating designer interpreted the symbolic power of the Horse through a distinct creative lens.
- Ella Renshaw translated the “Iron Horse” into architectural silhouettes that bridge historic resilience with modern rebellion.
- Zunaira Malik reimagined Tang Dynasty elegance through sustainable digital prints inspired by inclusive artistic narratives.
- Colleen Moretz advanced zero-waste engineering through structural innovation reflecting industrial momentum.
- Marina Safina explored spiritual ascension through fluid forms inspired by the mythic Celestial Horse.
- Bridgette Phelan examined the relationship between humanity and machine intelligence through sculptural and holographic materials.
All collections incorporated thrifted, upcycled, deadstock, and eco-conscious materials, reinforcing the urgent call for climate action embedded within the show.
A Global Movement in Motion
The runway embodied FICFF’s core philosophy:
- Tradition informs innovation.
- Technology amplifies culture.
- Sustainability drives the future.
The CCTV × FICFF New York Fashion Week 2026 Runway Show stands as a milestone in FICFF’s mission to build a conscious global fashion ecosystem — one where creativity, responsibility, and collaboration move forward together.
