The Break Free Foundation is proud to announce its upcoming event, “Recovery on the Runway,” set to take place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, during New York Fashion Week. This groundbreaking runway show aims to lead the conversation on mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders within the fashion industry and beyond, using fashion as a powerful medium for advocacy and awareness.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, February 8th, 2025
- Time:
- 6:00 PM: Doors open to the venue, featuring virtual highlights from our panel discussions and the opportunity to walk the red carpet
- 7:00 PM: Fashion show begins
- Location: New York Fashion Week Venue
About the Event:
“Recovery on the Runway” transforms the traditional fashion show into a platform for empowerment, resilience, and breaking down the stigmas associated with recovery. Each season, Break Free Foundation invites activists, influencers, and designers to walk the runway, showcasing their designs and spreading the message that there is life beyond recovery. This year, we are expanding our definition of recovery to include journeys from substance use, co-occurring disorders, risky behaviors such as gambling and other addictions, self-harm, disordered eating, surviving a suicide attempt, and mental health recovery. At Break Free, we believe everyone is recovering from something, and we celebrate that journey.
Featured Designers:
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Sky Eagle Collection: Founded by Dante Biss-Grayson and his wife Yanti, the Sky Eagle Collection celebrates Native American culture and resilience. Named after their daughter, the brand honors heritage and inspires others to follow their dreams through contemporary and culturally rich designs.
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Rehab Studios: Born from real recovery journeys, Rehab Studios creates collections that shed anonymity and speak out against stigma. Their bold and playful designs celebrate the freedom and exuberance of recovery, encouraging wearers to embrace their individuality and triumphs.
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Chablis Designs: Led by Tyrone Chablis, a key figure in the New Jersey fashion scene, Chablis Designs showcases decades of style and innovation. Tyrone’s multifaceted role as commentator, show producer, and master tailor brings a unique and passionate perspective to the runway.
Special Highlights:
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Photography and Videography: Influencer photographer Sebastian Barbera of Reflex Cinema will capture the event, ensuring stunning visuals and live-stream coverage. Reflex Cinema, with an Instagram following of 50.6k, has previously worked with notable personalities such as Michael K. Williams and Niki and Gabi DeMartino. All media will be available on the Break Free Google Drive two weeks post-event.
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Performances: Top-tier performers have graced our runway in years past, including double-platinum recording artist Mary Lambert, America’s Got Talent Second Runner-Up Wyn Starks, and Billboard-charting artist Elle Baez.
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Purple Carpet Interviews: The purple-themed carpet symbolizes recovery, where notable guests, sponsors, journalists, influencers, designers, and models will be interviewed and photographed, capturing the essence of the event’s mission.
Community and Advocacy:
Proceeds from “Recovery on the Runway” will support the Break Free Foundation’s scholarship fund, providing financial aid to individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders through partnerships with rehabilitation and outpatient centers.
Tickets: Available now
About Break Free Foundation:
The Break Free Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. We provide scholarships, support groups, educational resources, and advocacy to empower individuals and families on their recovery journeys. Through events like “Recovery on the Runway,” we create platforms for storytelling, community building, and societal change, fostering a world where recovery is celebrated and accessible for all.
Media Contact
Company Name: Break Free NYFW
Contact Person: Alexandra Nyman
Email: Send Email
Phone: 5703690325
City: NYC
State: New York
Country: United States
Website: https://www.breakfreenyfw.com/