SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2025 (NEW YORK CITY)

For news platforms such as DANIEL PLUS LAUREN, New York Fashion Week in its September edition is all about starting brand-new. A moment to find out what the upcoming year will look like, getting excited about new opportunities, and meeting new people. NYFW is also a moment for you to shine at your very best. That feels rings so true for Albright College Saturday night at 3 West Club across Rockefeller Center here in New York City as 5 Liberal Arts students got to show off their remarkable designs on the runway.

SALEM HERR (NORTHAMPTON, PA)

Drawing inspiration from Japanese subcultures, cosplay, and fantasy worlds, Salem merged theatrical storytelling with couture construction. Their collection, influenced by jellyfish, anime, Harajuku style, and gender fluidity, featured layered, voluminous silhouettes that blurred the boundaries between character and creator. Highlights included satin and iridescent organza baby-doll dresses, a ballerina halter dress in shimmering shantung, and a striking royal satin dress with ruffled iridescent organza detailing.

SKYLAR VIGGIANO (LONG ISLAND, NY)

With fashion roots stretching back to childhood sketchbooks, Skylar channeled 1980s Manhattan streetwear in her debut collection Jungle Fever. Leopard prints, vibrant reds, and faux-fur details met with bold, graphic silhouettes. Standout looks ranged from a red double-breasted pantsuit paired with a leopard tee, to a leopard catsuit, to a dramatic black turtleneck dress styled with a red faux-coyote coat.

JULIE DURIS (TUNKHANNOCK, PA)

A lifelong maker, Julie infused her work with craftsmanship and community. Inspired by My Little Pony, her satin dresses in soft blues and pinks explored whimsy through classical dressmaking. Signature looks included a pink satin one-shoulder cocktail dress, a peach chiffon tiered gown, and a series of asymmetrical satin minis blending playful color-blocking with polished silhouettes.

ALYSSA MASK (LEESPORT, PA)

Transitioning from nursing to fashion, Alyssa embraced design as a medium of resilience and reinvention. Her avant-garde eveningwear, inspired by Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory, examined the transition from good to evil through dramatic silhouettes and bold contrasts. Key pieces included an ombré black-and-white gown, a feathered-winged black mesh tee over jeans, and flame-inspired bustiers crafted in resin and paired with feathered minis.

ADAM MOYER (BERKS COUNTY, PA)

Influenced by the iridescence of hummingbirds, Adam’s collection played with light, movement, and transformation. Shimmering fabrics and layered textures captured fleeting, dreamlike moments. Notable designs included a black moiré silk bustier over a hand-painted skirt, a turquoise charmeuse hand-beaded cocktail dress with a flowing cape, and a “hummingbird” evening gown in black charmeuse accented with feathers.

“Year after year, our students prove that fashion is not only about garments, it’s about ideas, storytelling, and innovation,” said Debra Townsley, President of Albright College. “This showcase reaffirms our commitment to preparing designers who are ready to shape the future of the industry.”

Once again for the 5th year in a row, Albright College right out of Reading, PA brings an optimistic future to New York Fashion Week. All of these 5 chosen talents do better than just shining for SS26, they’re destined to uplift American fashion in a high-caliber direction. Key international fashion hubs are sure to take notice of this season’s class of Albright College students who deliver new ideas for the fashion industry. Very New York also plays a key role in aligning itself to organize a roster of designers with well-coordinated NYFW events so NYFW continues to be held in high regard.

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DANIEL QUINTANILLA