MWINTL | NYC FASHION SHOW 2025
Moda Week International proudly welcomes the world to MWINTL | NYCFS 2025, the official international premier event inaugurating New York City Fashion Week.
Our prestigious celebration will take place on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025, at THE MEZZANINE, 55 Broadway, New York, NY 10006 in the heart of Manhattan’s Financial District, where Wall Street meets the world.
More than a fashion show, MWINTL | NYCFS 2025 is a global catalyst for innovation, cross cultural collaboration, and economic opportunity. Situated steps from the world’s financial epicenter, our event creates a powerful intersection of style and strategy, creativity and commerce drawing international designers, music industry professionals, elite buyers, fashion producers, and for the first time, the keen interest of Wall Street Leaders.
The venue’s symbolic location where global markets shift and decisions shape the future sets the stage for an event designed to spark new ventures, foster global partnerships, and ignite cultural dialogue through the transformative forces of fashion and music.
We extend a distinguished invitation to members of the international press, broadcast media, and global news agencies to cover this landmark moment. MWINTL | NYCFS 2025 is positioned to command global headlines and capture the attention of industry and commerce worldwide.
By opening the doors to New York Fashion Week, MWINTL reaffirms its mission: to celebrate diversity, elevate creativity, and advance the global fashion economy. From haute couture to ready-to-wear, from the runway to the real world, this event represents fashion and music as powerful engines of identity, culture, and international commerce.
Let this be the moment where fashion and music open the gates to global investment, innovation, and exchange beginning at the steps of Wall Street and extending to runways around the world.
Moda Week International. Where the world meets fashion, music and where the future of fashion meets the global economy.
The International Opening of New York City Fashion Week
Where Fashion, Music & Global Markets Converge
H.H. PRINCE MARIO MAX SCHAUMBURG LIPPE
A ROYAL LEADER WITH GLOBAL IMPACT
His Highness and Excellency, Global Peace Ambassador Dr. H.H. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe, is an internationally recognized royal figure whose multifaceted career bridges diplomacy, entertainment, and humanitarian advocacy. As a working royal and cultural icon, Prince Mario Max brings with him a legacy of elegance, responsibility, and global service.
Born in Salzburg, Austria, Prince Mario-Max is the son of H.H. Dr. h.c. Prince Waldemar and H.H. Dr. Princess Antonia of Schaumburg-Lippe. He descends from the Royal Danish Nachod Line of the Princes of Schaumburg-Lippe the noble family founded Hamburg, Lübeck and Kiel. His esteemed grandmother, H.R.H. Princess Feodora of Denmark, further anchors his lineage in the highest circles of European royalty.
Beyond heritage, Prince Mario-Max is an award-winning television and event host, an accomplished author with Bertelsmann Random House, a SAG-AFTRA actor, and a passionate public speaker and philanthropist. His royal title is matched by an equally noble mission: promoting peace, human rights, and global unity.
In 2024, Prince Mario-Max was appointed Global Peace Ambassador and honored at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City with the prestigious U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award and the President’s Volunteer Service Award, in recognition of his enduring impact in humanitarian efforts. He was also the recipient of the Humanitarian Platinum Leadership Award, underscoring his commitment to justice, compassion, and community support.
A charter member of the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Prince Mario-Max is a celebrated figure in both European nobility and Hollywood circles. His influence spans major international media outlets, philanthropic boards including Mommy’s Heart Foundation and elite cultural institutions.
As an honored guest and international voice for peace, H.H. Prince Mario-Max Schaumburg-Lippe embodies the very essence of royal service in the modern world bridging tradition with transformation, nobility with action, and legacy with leadership.
Where Prestige Meets Purpose. Moda Week International is proud to announce THE MEZZANINE as the official venue and partnership for MWINTL | NYCFS 2025. The international premier event inaugurating New York City Fashion Week.
This monumental alliance marks a powerful convergence between two forces of excellence. MODA WEEK INTERNATIONAL, a global platform dedicated to fashion, community empowerment and cultural diplomacy and THE MEZZANINE, a venue renowned for its refined elegance, sophisticated design, and iconic location at the epicenter of global finance in Downtown Manhattan’s Financial District.
With a shared mission to unite fashion, music, and international commerce at the highest level, this partnership sets the stage for a truly transformative experience. By opening its doors to the historic occasion, THE MEZZANINE becomes a distinguished symbol of progress, prestige, and purposeful business alliance. Together, our partnership represents a bridge between creativity and capital, between cultural expression and global opportunity, where the future of fashion and the global economy converge in one iconic moment.
THE MEZZANINE AND MODA WEEK INTERNATIONAL warmly welcome you to be part of the most extraordinary event of the year.
FASHION DESIGNERS
ESMERALDS
ESMERALDS A LUXURY LEGACY UNVEILED.
Born from the heart of the Amazonas, and refined for the world, ESMERALDS is a symbol of identity, elegance, and empowerment.
Founded by visionary entrepreneur Esmeralda Harwood, ESMERALDS makes its grand debut on the global stage as a high end fashion and lifestyle label redefining luxury through cultural richness, divine femininity. Inspired by the beauty and strength of the emerald stone, the brand stands as an emblem modern life style.
Rooted in elegance and elevated by exclusivity, ESMERALDS celebrates authenticity, self worth and the magnetic essence of true beauty. Its signature design emerald green lines representing rebirth and balance reflects the soul of the brand, powerful, graceful and timeless.
This premiere marks the beginning of a new legacy, a global movement of style, spirit and sovereignty.
Welcome to ESMERALDS. The Gem and Soul of a Legacy.
AMR EL BANNA
Haute Couture Designer. Alexandria, Egypt
Mr. Amr ElBanna, a distinguished haute couture designer from Alexandria, Egypt, is internationally recognized for his visionary craftsmanship and timeless elegance. With a career spanning decades, ElBanna has built a legacy by seamlessly blending traditional Egyptian refinement with modern fashion aesthetics creating garments that are both luxurious and uniquely expressive.
His journey began in his hometown of Alexandria, where a deep passion for fashion led him to pursue formal studies in design and perfect his artistic technique. Over the years, his work has graced prestigious international runways and captivated audiences with its intricate detail, bold silhouettes, and refined sophistication.
Renowned for his unwavering commitment to excellence, Amr ElBanna continues to shape the world of haute couture with creations that embody grace, innovation, and the spirit of modern luxury
ETNA CASTAÑO
Born in the heart of Colombia, Etna Castaño embarked on a journey to the United States at the age of 20, guided by her parents’ hope for a brighter future. Despite her early aspirations in medicine, life’s circumstances led her on a different yet profoundly impactful path. Etna pursued her education with determination, earning a degree in Biology, which laid the foundation for her distinguished career in the pharmaceutical industry.
For over two decades, Etna dedicated herself to the advancement of healthcare, making significant contributions to the development of a life-changing medication for women battling breast cancer. Her unwavering commitment to science and the well-being of others brought her immense fulfillment and a deep sense of purpose. Beyond her professional achievements, Etna experienced the miracle of motherhood, being blessed with twin daughters who have been her greatest source of joy, strength, and gratitude. She remains deeply thankful to God for their health and the privilege of being their mother.
Etna’s life has been a tapestry of challenges overcome and milestones achieved, each step marked by gratitude and faith. With a heart full of compassion and a spirit of resilience, she recently embraced a new chapter in her life by founding Guapissima Artisan Jewelry. This venture, born from a desire to enhance the natural beauty of women, offers high-quality, classic, yet modern handmade jewelry. Through this creative endeavor, Etna continues to empower women, celebrating their beauty with elegance and simplicity.
NIA & ROSE
Nia & Rose is a fashion house born in Australia with a clear and modern vision to redefine sophistication through the lens of boho chic, merging artisanal creativity with contemporary design and meticulous craftsmanship. In just three years, the brand has positioned itself as a trusted name for sophisticated women seeking exclusive pieces that carry character, emotion, and an artistic narrative that transcends seasonal trends.
At Nia & Rose, true luxury begins with the story behind each garment. Our collections are inspired by the discovery of rare fabrics, experimentation with textures, and thoughtful collaborations with artists from around the world. Every textile is a canvas, every print is conceived as a work of art designed to evoke meaning, memory, and identity.
Signature pieces often feature visual storytelling rooted in Australian landscapes, drawing from the exotic wildlife and sun drenched beaches that define the country’s spirit. The result is a curated line of garments that capture the freedom, beauty, and poetry of nature, rendered through fluid silhouettes and intricate details.
What truly sets Nia & Rose apart is our commitment to accessible sophistication. While the fashion industry often reserves exclusivity for the few, our brand challenges that notion by offering exceptional quality and high-fashion design at a highly competitive price point. This unique positioning enables us to connect with a global clientele that seeks the perfect fusion of luxury, artistry, and everyday wearability.
Nia & Rose a label it’s a movement for women who want to express individuality with elegance, embrace the beauty of craftsmanship and wear their stories with pride.
PIETRO PARADISO
Pietro Paradiso, born in Apulia, is a global fashion talent whose early collaborations include Valentino Garavani, Carlo Pignatelli, and Patrizia Brenner. His international career took him to Paris with Ted Lapidus and to New York with Demetrios Apostolopoulos.
Since 2014, his demi-couture collections have been sold in Beijing and Shanghai through the luxury group Ximan Color, and he has showcased for several seasons in Milan Fashion Week under the Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana.
In 2023, he received a prestigious humanitarian award during the Cannes International Film Festival, at a charity gala for children in Cameroon, organized by Manuel Collas de la Roche. Already in 2007, Capital magazine listed him among the 100 Italians who have done something good for humanity.
Pietro is also the founder of “A Garment for the Soul”, a traveling fair for ethical and sustainable fashion, raising funds for cancer research and involving patients in transforming personal pain into art. His work is a testament to the power of fashion—not only as an art form, but as a tool for healing, dignity, and social change.
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