New York Fashion Week
Your runway moment starts here — get seen at New York Fashion Week. Several ways to be part of NYFW — apply to find the right fit for you. Can't make it to NYC? You can still be part of it — apply to see how.
Showcase Your Collection at New York Fashion Week
We're offering emerging and independent designers the opportunity to be part of New York Fashion Week season through a range of participation options — from full runway showcases to remote presentation packages. Whether you're based in New York or anywhere else in the world, there's a path designed to fit your goals, your timeline, and your budget.
Some opportunities require you to be present in person; others let your collection be showcased on your behalf, with professional models, styling, and photography — no travel required.
Apply to tell us about your collection and let us match you with the option that's the best fit.
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For independent designers, fashion professionals, and creative entrepreneurs who believe that how you build matters as much as what you build.
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ifd is built around four things that belong together — and that no other platform combines
Community
Through IFD Connect and live programming, we create space for designers and industry professionals to connect, share ideas, and grow together. We believe strong community is essential to long-term success.
Education
Through The Conscious Fashion Design Academy, we offer learning focused on sustainable design, business strategy, and emerging fashion technologies. Our goal is to give designers practical tools they can apply right away.
Mentorship
We support designers with real-world guidance that helps bridge the gap between creative vision and business reality. Our mentorship approach is rooted in industry experience and practical next steps
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Why It
Matters
Fashion designers and industry professionals face growing pressure to balance sustainability, profitability, and visibility — often without the support systems needed to succeed.
Inside Fashion Design exists to help change that.
We’re building a more connected, accessible model where designers can grow with the tools, relationships, and knowledge they need to build lasting businesses.
“Designers don’t just need exposure — they need infrastructure.”
What We Cover
Every piece of ifd content is grounded in one of five areas that matter most to designers & fashion pros building consciously.
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Independent Designer & Entrepreneurship
Career & Business
The textile traditions, artisan communities, and cultural histories that shape how fashion is made — and the designers honoring them responsibly
Practical, honest guidance on how independent designers can use AI and emerging tools to work smarter without losing what makes their work human
The real work of building a conscious brand — from materials and supply chain to regulation, circularity, and what sustainability actually requires in practice
The decisions, frameworks, and hard-won knowledge that help independent designers build viable, values-aligned businesses — not just beautiful collections.
Where the industry is heading, which skills matter, and how to position yourself for a fashion career that lasts.
New to conscious fashion design? Start here.
Grab our free Fashion AI Starter Kit — a practical first step into designing with AI, consciously.
Testimonials
“When I started following Inside Fashion Design, I gained valuable education and resources on sustainable and ethical fashion practices. The ifd workshops and consulting services helped me understand the impact of the fashion industry and provided guidance on how to incorporate sustainability and ethics into my work”. Rachel Kinley, Founder Meridian Lee
I have worked with Britta Cabanos for over 30 years. We have worked on Private label and Branded swimwear together. Always a pleasure and a rewarding experience.
She is one of the best I have worked with in my 40 years in the apparel business.
From line development to presenting new ideas to the largest retailers in North America.
She is an extremely knowledgeable and hard-working Director of Design who thinks in and outside the box.
Kevin McFall
President, Trimera
I started working with Britta on leading design workshops and participating in panel talks about important topics in the fashion market. Britta provides valuable insights and opportunities to learn and grow to excel in the industry. Her expertise and experience as a design director and business owner have played an instrumental role in shaping her offerings through Inside Fashion Design. "Working with Britta was a game-changer for me. Her partnership and collaborations have allowed me to connect with others in the industry and grow my personal network. I am forever grateful for the opportunities to be a part of the ifd community.”
Matt Rhoades: Former Global Design Director Nike
When I joined Britta's community-building events and online forum, I found a supportive network of young professionals who were passionate about sustainability and ethics in the fashion industry. The connections I made and the resources shared in this community have been invaluable in my journey.
Rebecca Kauffman”. Chief Creative Director, Principle of Creative Capital Design
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Hey there, lovely fashion friends! My name is Britta Cabanos, and I'm thrilled to have you here!
I've spent over 30 years working across global brands including Nike Swim, Oakley, Perry Ellis International, Tommy Hilfiger, and DKNY. My background spans design leadership, product development, consulting, and entrepreneurship, and through Inside Fashion Design, I help independent designers and fashion professionals build future-ready, conscious businesses. Welcome- I am thrilled that you are here!
– Britta Cabanos, Founder of Inside Fashion Design &
The Conscious Fashion Design Academy
Britta Cabanos; Founder & CEO
Featured Programs
The Conscious Collection — NYFW Showcase
Show your collection at New York Fashion Week — even if you can't be there. In collaboration with Jude Kingston of Mind Your Fashion, IFD is opening a limited number of spots for independent designers. Can't travel? Models, hair, makeup, and full on-the-ground management are included.
Priority apps July 15 · Deadline July 30 · Selections Aug 5
Featured Reading
Explore recent articles, insights, and stories from Inside Fashion Design
Featured Events
See what’s coming up and join us for live programming, workshops, and industry conversations.
Invite to show your collection at NYFW- no need to be present to participate
September 14th The Penthouse NYC
Want to show at NYFW but— 🗽
❌ Can't afford the trip?
❌ No NYC connections?
❌ No team to produce the show?
✔️ We've got all of it.
Independent designers: show your collection at New York Fashion Week, in collaboration with Jude Kingston of Mind Your Fashion. Models, hair, makeup, and full on-the-ground management — included. You don't even need to be there.
Backed by 35+ years in fashion (Nike, Oakley, Perry Ellis) and a real commitment to the people behind the work.
📅 Priority July 15 ·
Final deadline August 20 ·
Selections Aug 30
Limited spots — apply now. Link below
September 14th, The Penthouse, NYC
From Concept to Commercial Success: Building a Scalable, Sustainable Fashion Business with International Speaker Jude Kingston
Fresh off sold-out seminars across Australia, internationally recognized fashion expert Jude Kingston brings her signature masterclass to New York City.
Drawing on more than 30 years of experience at the highest levels of the global fashion industry, Jude cuts through the theory to deliver practical strategies for building a fashion business that is profitable, purpose-driven, and built to last.
You’ll walk away with:
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Smart sourcing strategies that balance quality, profitability, and sustainability
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Effective sales approaches across wholesale, e-commerce, and direct-to-consumer channels
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A practical framework for protecting brand integrity and transparency
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Actionable strategies for scaling your fashion business with confidence
Whether you are launching a new label or scaling an established brand, this seminar is one you will not want to miss.
Space is limited. A separate seminar ticket is required in addition to general Made With Intention admission
From Concept to Commercial Success.
Fashion Designers Masterclass
“A practical, full-day masterclass helping fashion brands turn creative vision into a scalable, sustainable, and commercially successful business.” This full-day masterclass is an immersive extension of the Sourcing, Selling, Sustainability & Scaling seminar, designed for fashion entrepreneurs ready to move from concept or early growth into structured, sustainable, and scalable businesses. Participants will work through real-world frameworks, case studies, and guided exercises to strengthen their sourcing decisions, refine sales strategies, embed sustainability in commercially viable ways, and build the systems required for long-term growth. The session is practical, interactive, and tailored to the realities of the modern fashion industry.
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