Studio 525 became a key location for The Venue Collective, New York Fashion Week’s innovative approach to decentralizing the runway calendar. Designed to give designers greater creative freedom while offering built-in production support, the Venue Collective transforms a curated selection of spaces across the city into turnkey show destinations. With its soaring ceilings, gallery aesthetic, and immersive AV capabilities, Studio 525 was a natural fit for designers looking to make bold statements on the runway.
Over the course of NYFW, Studio 525 hosted presentations from KATE BARTON, AKNVAS, ADVISRY, and ZANKOV, each transforming the venue in their own distinct way. By joining The Venue Collective, Studio 525 served as a creative partner in New York Fashion Week’s evolution. The collective model allowed each designer to reimagine the space with their own visual identity, while relying on the infrastructure and support that Studio 525 provides. The result was a series of shows that underscored both the versatility of the venue and the forward-thinking nature of NYFW itself.