By: Betty Coker, Editor in Chief for World Liberty TV

New York Fashion Week, February 2025, was a very good fashion week for our team, covering fashion week over 20 years.

We had also the pleasure of attending Miss Universe, world headquarters opening event in New York city. Where we met Miss Universe 2024, Victoria Kjær Theilvig of Denmark won the 73rd Miss Universe pageant on November 16, 2024. The pageant was held in Mexico City, Mexico. You will see the Owners of Miss Universe Pageant and so much more.

The Other Fashion shows we covered were: Runway 7, Art and Hearts, Grey Ven Designs, Supermodels Unlimited, Small Boutique Fashion Shows and so much more.

Below are some of the fashion shows we attended, and reviewed different products during fashion week, do go on their websites to get more information or to purchase their products.

Small Boutique Fashion Week 2025: Small Boutique Fashion Week (SBFW) will take place in New York City on Saturday, February 8, 2025, as part of New York Fashion Week. SBFW is an event that showcases emerging and independent brands.

We had the pleasure of meeting Lamont Brown and Robert McCargo, Co-Founders of Niche No 9 LLC, how it Started, Niche No.9 founded in New York in 2022 by two friends with a love for sneakers. We decided to create our own brand built on style, comfort, and quality with unique designs.

What does Niche No.9 Mean? Niche No.9 simply means to do something you love while aiming for progress & betterment.

Mission Statement; Our mission is to create a Niche community focused on comfort, quality, and style. Building a family of like-minded individuals striving to endlessly pursue pushing the community forward.

NN9 Sneakers: First sneaker, the perfect blend of style, comfort, and quality. These sneakers are designed to elevate any look with their sleek and modern design, making them the ideal choice for any casual outfit. With a cushioned insole and supportive fit, these sneakers are as comfortable as they are stylish.

They are very Stylish, and keep your feet warm in the Winter and also make a fashion statement, the sneaker colors White, Black, grey and blue, are very reasonably priced around $220.00. They are light weight not too heavy like many sneakers on the market.

They start from Size 7- 13, Mr. Brown Co-Founder of Niche No 9, went on to say we are taking baby steps, we want to test the market, and get feedback how people feel about them.

We can tell you we have showcased many sneaker brands, in our Review channels, Niche No 9, is very well put together, very well priced and we are sure it will do well. We highly recommend the brand, also see their other accessories, to buy the Sneakers or other accessories, Click here.

OJO Beauty & Cosmetics: One of the other brands we saw and highly recommend is OJO Beauty and Cosmetics. Welcome to OJO Beauty & Cosmetics, where we’re passionate about empowering individuals to unleash their inner beauty and confidence.  Our story began with three friends who shared a vision of creating a DIY beauty and cosmetic company that would make high-quality and affordable products accessible to all. To Learn more about OJO Beauty & Cosmetics or to purchase click here.

Miss Universe NY Headquarters Opening:  On February 7th, New York City became the epicenter of glamour, innovation, and global influence as we officially unveiled Miss Universe NYC Headquarters at the WSA Building during New York Fashion Week. The evening was a spectacular blend of high fashion, live music, and groundbreaking announcements, setting the stage for the next chapter of Miss Universe.

From breathtaking performances by Filip Pogády on violin, Adrian Daurov on cello, and DJ Ana Boo, to the grand host country reveal for the 74th Miss Universe competition, the night was nothing short of extraordinary.

With the launch of MU Talent NYC and our exclusive collaboration with Water Lounge at WSA, Miss Universe is now at the center of elite beauty, wellness, and talent innovation, aligning with celebrity-favorite experts in skincare, body sculpting, acupuncture, and movement refinement.

This is just the beginning. Stay tuned for exciting updates, exclusive content, and more global announcements coming your way.

About Miss Universe Organization: The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) is a global, inclusive organization that celebrates women of all cultures and backgrounds and empowers them to reach their potential. For 73 years, MUO has been committed to leveraging its global network of ambassadors to affect positive change through philanthropic outreach, job creation, and serving as a platform for positive transformation. To learn more click here.

Grey / Ven Designs Fashion Show at Casa Cipriani New York:  Grey/Ven presented its Fall/Winter 2025 collection, titled The Journey, at New York Fashion Week. well-tailored ready-to-wear pieces perfectly suited to the brand’s audience.

Presentation of quiet luxury, this collection includes the use of materials like cashmere, leathers, wool blends, ponte fabric, and shearling.

Grey/Ven hosted a cocktail party for guests before the show, then. Fashion Events and Experiences – Fashion shows at iconic locations, incorporating experiential elements like cocktail hours, are transforming into immersive experiences that elevate brand storytelling and consumer engagement.

This was a wonderful event, took place at the Iconic Casa Cipriani, Near South Seaport, started off with a Cocktail, with guests munching on hors d’oeuvres and drinking the Special house drink Bellini. It was high level business crowd, people from all sectors, celebrity guest was rapper Ja-Rule.

Public Relations for the brand was done by Sabrina Levine PR Company. One of New York’s elite PR company handled the event very professionally. To purchase or learn more about Grey/Ven designs click here.

Art and Hearts: Art Hearts Fashion is the leading platform dedicated to bringing innovative designers and artists to the forefront of fashion week. Founded in 2010, AHF has become a driving force for fashion, art, and entertainment.

The shows have featured designers including Nicole Miller, Carmen Steffens, Hale Bob, Michael Costello, Trina Turk, Orlebar Brown, Patbo, Onia, Furne Amato, Walter Mendez, Vilebrequin, Jovani, Cotton INC, Black Tape Project, Mr. Triple X, and Michael NGO.See New York Fashion Week Shows Feb 2025 at Art and Hearts by clicking here.

Runway 7 NYFW 2025: Runway 7 is a Fashion Week production company representing the best in cultural diversity by integrating international designers, media, celebrities and commerce every season.

Its expansive lifestyle marketplace includes designers and guests ranging from fashion and art to design and music, striving for excellence in presenting every season’s must-see shows, performances and installations.

See Runway 7 NYFW 2025 Shows or to learn more about Sponsoring or being part of Runway 7, Click here.

 Supermodels Unlimited NYFW 2025:  Supermodels Unlimited (SU) is a magazine that focuses on the beauty and modeling industries, and advocates for women in fashion. The magazine is committed to inclusivity and positive change.

Aligns fashion with philanthropy and social causes, empowers women in the fashion industry, Inspires and leads with a commitment to inclusivity and positive change. Focuses on the entire modeling and beauty industry.

SU Magazine took over NYC for a star studded live fashion event featuring fashions designed by Kelly Dempsey, performances by Big Boss Vette and Emblem 3, and surprise celebrity appearances by Miss USA and Miss Teen USA, Laylah Rose, Jordan Kimball, and more.

To learn more about Supermodels Unlimited NYFW 2025, and view the events, click here.

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