BY PATRICIA ANN PARENTI

The show took place on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at the 3 West Club which has the original

Art Deco architecture. The ballroom had the most perfect lighting to show off her fabulous creations. Singer Maria Ellis performed In one of Diana’s silver sequin strapless gowns.

Nothing screams screen siren like this collection because it’s all about glitz and glam! Diana designs clothes to show off a women’s body to make her look extremely sexy. Every gown is embellished with beading on illusion fabric, sequins and feathers. If you’re looking for old Hollywood glamour and want to look like a star than these gowns are for you. They show all off all your curves. Her creations are for straight or curvy figures. Details of the gowns are one shoulder, asymmetrical hems, hi/lo hems, strapless, off the shoulder and some come with long sleeves and high necklines that if lined would be perfect for the woman that has to dress modest for her religion. Trains on the back of the gowns are fashionable this season and Diana put them in a contrasting fabric but puts them on men’s tuxes too. Colors were in golden tones, all shades of violet, silver, black, pewter and wine. Men’s suits. Tuxedos and coats were also on the runway but not in my photos. For the guys she put lots of beaded trim on the shoulders and lapels of jackets. Notice the little girl dress in my photo that would be perfect as a flower girl dress, a teen’s Quinceanera and pageant gowns.

I’ve always wanted to see this designer’s NYFW show and now that I have, all I can tell you if you want an evening gown custom made to fit you perfectly than you need to have her make it. She has 30 years of experience in making eveningwear. Lucky for you she has a store in the NYC garment center where she also makes bridal. I’ve been in her shop and she does have some ready to wear that can be tried on and altered to fit you. 

The location of her shop is 263 West 38^th Street, street level, between 7^th and 8^th Avenues, phone 212-382-1300.

Open 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday thru Saturday.

www.dianamahrachcouture.com. 

She also has a fabric store that carries many the beautiful fabrics she uses in her collection right next door. It’s called Diana Fabrics.  If you want something custom made, then you will have to make an appointment but you can just walk into the stores. So, if you want to look like star and center of attention at your event then this is the collection for you. You will own this gown for years to come and can wear it again.

BY PATRICIA ANN PARENTI