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Jean Shafiroff Hosts Time Square Fashion Week
Mark Levine , Manhattan Borough President, Attends and
Helps Sponsor the event
Jean Shafiroff, philanthropist and fashion icon, once
again hosted Times Square Fashion Week2023 .
The event took over Times Square NYC with the largest
attendance in NYFW that included over 10,000
spectators. Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine
attended and was a sponsor. NYS Assembly Member Rebecca
Seawright also attended and presented awards.
Dee Rivera, Time Square Fashion Week founder and
producer, was also on-hand for this exciting fashion
event.
Jean Shafiroff, dressed in a Oscar de la Renta red
silk ball gown , said of the show, “ It is an absolute
honor to host this event that showcases the unique
talents of some of our most
creative new fashion designers.
The setting, Times Square, could not be more
representative of New York City and its incredible
ability to shine as one of the most spectacular cities
in the world.
We are extremely thankful for the support of Mark
Levine and Rebecca Seawright. Dee Rivera does a great
job organizing this event!”
This one day event
featured designers
from Australia, Yukon Alaska , and Tennessee.
Designers included Merci Dupre Clothiers with Envirem
presented by Christina Rahm and DRC Ventures, Outer by
Simone Zleao,
Teddy McRitchie Design by Teddy McRitchie and Yukon
Indie designer Kaska Dena Designs by Natasha Peter.
One of the highlights of the show was the presentation
of the “I Love NY Awards" given out by NYS
Assemblymember Rebecca Seawright.
These awards served as a testament to the talent and dedication of those
shaping the fashion landscape. Dr. Christina Rahm, the
visionary designer and founder of Merci Dupre Clothiers,
ENVIRoware, DRC Ventures, and Root Brands, received the
Sustainable Fashion Award.
New to the Show was
an activation from MetaburnettNYC featuring a multi-faceted fashiontech
experience that
had models walk with designer collections and QR Codes
pre-show where attendees had
a chance to win a $500 Swag Bag.
Dee Rivera, Producer and Founder of DCG Media Group
welcomed VIP attendees and other guests , and shared the
evolution of Times Square Fashion Week and the
opportunity to have diversity and inclusion in NYFW.
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