2026 CMG New York City Fashion Week Featured Brands!
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CUPANI FASHION, USA
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| +1 (501) 749-9479 | [email protected] | Facebook cupanifashion | Instagram cupanifashion | Treads @cupanifashion
| Press-release in English & French | Featured by CMG Worldwide News Channel | Featured by Entrepreneur Platform Magazine 2020 January; River & Word Magazine, July 8; STYLÉCRUZE Magazine, Issue 52, 2020; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2024 Sept-October; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2025 January; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2025 May ; Coral Avenue Magazine, May 2025 Issue #391; STYLÉCRUZE Magazine, May 2025, Vol 1084 ; EnRich Your Life Fashion & Lifestyle Magazine, 17th Issue, May 2025; Coral Avenue Magazine, 2025 June -399 Issue
Cupani Fashion Crocheted Couture with a Heartbeat: Thirteen Years of High Fashion, Eleven Years of Global Philanthropy.
Changing the world never goes out of style.
In a world captivated by the ephemeral, Cupani Fashion stands as a testament to artistry with purpose—where haute crochet meets timeless couture and every stitch tells a story of compassion, creativity, and transformation. Founded by Dr. Lacie Cupani in 2013, Cupani Fashion has become internationally recognized for redefining luxury through signature crocheted couture. From the runways of New York, Paris, Dubai, and Eurasia, each collection reflects a poetic fusion of vintage elegance, floral artistry, and contemporary sophistication. In 2026, Cupani Fashion proudly celebrates 13 years of excellence in high fashion and 11 years of global philanthropic impact. Throughout this remarkable journey, Dr. Lacie Cupani has remained committed to using fashion as a platform for positive change—mentoring and promoting creative talent worldwide, supporting 36 children at the Orlovski Orphanage through charitable initiatives, and championing emerging designers through the CMG Travel Award and recognition of CMG 101 Winners. Dr. Cupani's contributions to the fashion industry have earned numerous honors, including: Line of the Year (2014); Crochet Extraordinaire (2020); Crochet Royalty (2025); 2025 Style Icon Semifinalist Winner, supporting the Elton John Foundation.
For Cupani Fashion, couture is more than what is worn—it is an experience that inspires, empowers, and leaves a lasting impression. Today, Cupani Fashion presents a bold vision for modern couture, where timeless craftsmanship meets contemporary elegance. Inspired by history, nature, science, and romance, every creation is thoughtfully designed to celebrate individuality and confidence. Each handcrafted garment is a masterwork of texture and artistry, transforming traditional crochet into extraordinary wearable couture. More than a fashion collection, Cupani Fashion is a celebration of identity, beauty, and self-expression. Sensual yet sophisticated, structured yet fluid, every design moves with the wearer while telling a story uniquely their own. Experience the artistry of Cupani Fashion. Discover your favorite runway piece and embrace the transformative power of couture created with heart, purpose, and passion—because true style is not only seen, it is felt.
CONTACT BRAND
| +1 (501) 749-9479 | [email protected] | Facebook cupanifashion | Instagram cupanifashion | Treads @cupanifashion
| Press-release in English & French | Featured by CMG Worldwide News Channel | Featured by Entrepreneur Platform Magazine 2020 January; River & Word Magazine, July 8; STYLÉCRUZE Magazine, Issue 52, 2020; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2024 Sept-October; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2025 January; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2025 May ; Coral Avenue Magazine, May 2025 Issue #391; STYLÉCRUZE Magazine, May 2025, Vol 1084 ; EnRich Your Life Fashion & Lifestyle Magazine, 17th Issue, May 2025; Coral Avenue Magazine, 2025 June -399 Issue
Cupani Fashion Crocheted Couture with a Heartbeat: Thirteen Years of High Fashion, Eleven Years of Global Philanthropy.
Changing the world never goes out of style.
In a world captivated by the ephemeral, Cupani Fashion stands as a testament to artistry with purpose—where haute crochet meets timeless couture and every stitch tells a story of compassion, creativity, and transformation. Founded by Dr. Lacie Cupani in 2013, Cupani Fashion has become internationally recognized for redefining luxury through signature crocheted couture. From the runways of New York, Paris, Dubai, and Eurasia, each collection reflects a poetic fusion of vintage elegance, floral artistry, and contemporary sophistication. In 2026, Cupani Fashion proudly celebrates 13 years of excellence in high fashion and 11 years of global philanthropic impact. Throughout this remarkable journey, Dr. Lacie Cupani has remained committed to using fashion as a platform for positive change—mentoring and promoting creative talent worldwide, supporting 36 children at the Orlovski Orphanage through charitable initiatives, and championing emerging designers through the CMG Travel Award and recognition of CMG 101 Winners. Dr. Cupani's contributions to the fashion industry have earned numerous honors, including: Line of the Year (2014); Crochet Extraordinaire (2020); Crochet Royalty (2025); 2025 Style Icon Semifinalist Winner, supporting the Elton John Foundation.
For Cupani Fashion, couture is more than what is worn—it is an experience that inspires, empowers, and leaves a lasting impression. Today, Cupani Fashion presents a bold vision for modern couture, where timeless craftsmanship meets contemporary elegance. Inspired by history, nature, science, and romance, every creation is thoughtfully designed to celebrate individuality and confidence. Each handcrafted garment is a masterwork of texture and artistry, transforming traditional crochet into extraordinary wearable couture. More than a fashion collection, Cupani Fashion is a celebration of identity, beauty, and self-expression. Sensual yet sophisticated, structured yet fluid, every design moves with the wearer while telling a story uniquely their own. Experience the artistry of Cupani Fashion. Discover your favorite runway piece and embrace the transformative power of couture created with heart, purpose, and passion—because true style is not only seen, it is felt.
BE KIND, USA
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| Facebook: Be Kind | Featured by CMG Worldwide News Channel | Featured by Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2024 Sept-Oct, Vol. 1; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2020 Nov-Dec
Be Kind is all about hats, scarves, and seasonal accessories, thoughtfully made with love for every season. This year, Be Kind proudly donated a collection of hats and scarves to support the CMG Charity - Orlovski Orphanage 2026 fundraising lotteries, benefiting 36 orphans. Funds raised during the 2026 annual campaign will be used to purchase a commercial oven and dough mixer for the Orlovski Orphanage. These essential additions will help provide the children with freshly baked bread and homemade pastries, bringing warmth, nourishment, and comfort to their daily lives.
Every donation purchase here or at https://www.cmgworldwidefashionweeks.com/store/p1102/Help_Orphan.html and every ticket purchased for the fashion week show helps make a meaningful difference. Together, we can give these children the gift of fresh food, care, and hope for a brighter future. Wish to adopt a child contact Dr. Lacie Cupani on Facebook, +1-501 749-9479 or [email protected]
CONTACT BRAND
| Facebook: Be Kind | Featured by CMG Worldwide News Channel | Featured by Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2024 Sept-Oct, Vol. 1; Amazing Fashion Magazine, 2020 Nov-Dec
Be Kind is all about hats, scarves, and seasonal accessories, thoughtfully made with love for every season. This year, Be Kind proudly donated a collection of hats and scarves to support the CMG Charity - Orlovski Orphanage 2026 fundraising lotteries, benefiting 36 orphans. Funds raised during the 2026 annual campaign will be used to purchase a commercial oven and dough mixer for the Orlovski Orphanage. These essential additions will help provide the children with freshly baked bread and homemade pastries, bringing warmth, nourishment, and comfort to their daily lives.
Every donation purchase here or at https://www.cmgworldwidefashionweeks.com/store/p1102/Help_Orphan.html and every ticket purchased for the fashion week show helps make a meaningful difference. Together, we can give these children the gift of fresh food, care, and hope for a brighter future. Wish to adopt a child contact Dr. Lacie Cupani on Facebook, +1-501 749-9479 or [email protected]
SORA WATANABE WITH KIMONO DE DRESS® , JAPAN
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Sora Watanabe
〒2520243
神奈川県Sagamihara5-12-17Chuo-ku kamimizo
Contact information
Ph. : 09039084247
[email protected]
Facebook: Sora Watanabe https://www.facebook.com/people/%E6%B8%A1%E8%BE%BA-%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89/100088378255752/ | Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/kumosora2010/ |
Sora Watanabe, an accomplished hairstylist, kimono dresser, and photographer from Japan, has devoted more than 31 years to the celebration and evolution of beauty and cultural heritage. She is the visionary behind Kimono de Dress®, an original and transformative concept that reimagines the traditional Japanese kimono. Without cutting or sewing the fabric, Watanabe’s unique technique allows a single kimono to be styled as both a traditional garment and an elegant modern dress. This innovation not only preserves the integrity of the kimono but also enhances its versatility, inviting a broader audience to engage with and appreciate this iconic symbol of Japanese culture. At the core of Watanabe’s creative philosophy is the belief that "Every woman is a princess for life." Her work seeks to empower women by blending timeless tradition with contemporary elegance, offering garments that inspire both confidence and grace. Through Kimono de Dress®, Sora Watanabe invites the world to rediscover the beauty, depth, and enduring legacy of Japanese kimono culture in a way that feels both accessible and inspiring. We are honored to announce that Kimono de Dress® has been recognized as the 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week LINE 101 Winner, 1st Place, and Travel Awardee to New York
CONTACT BRAND
Sora Watanabe
〒2520243
神奈川県Sagamihara5-12-17Chuo-ku kamimizo
Contact information
Ph. : 09039084247
[email protected]
Facebook: Sora Watanabe https://www.facebook.com/people/%E6%B8%A1%E8%BE%BA-%E3%81%9D%E3%82%89/100088378255752/ | Instagram; https://www.instagram.com/kumosora2010/ |
Sora Watanabe, an accomplished hairstylist, kimono dresser, and photographer from Japan, has devoted more than 31 years to the celebration and evolution of beauty and cultural heritage. She is the visionary behind Kimono de Dress®, an original and transformative concept that reimagines the traditional Japanese kimono. Without cutting or sewing the fabric, Watanabe’s unique technique allows a single kimono to be styled as both a traditional garment and an elegant modern dress. This innovation not only preserves the integrity of the kimono but also enhances its versatility, inviting a broader audience to engage with and appreciate this iconic symbol of Japanese culture. At the core of Watanabe’s creative philosophy is the belief that "Every woman is a princess for life." Her work seeks to empower women by blending timeless tradition with contemporary elegance, offering garments that inspire both confidence and grace. Through Kimono de Dress®, Sora Watanabe invites the world to rediscover the beauty, depth, and enduring legacy of Japanese kimono culture in a way that feels both accessible and inspiring. We are honored to announce that Kimono de Dress® has been recognized as the 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week LINE 101 Winner, 1st Place, and Travel Awardee to New York
MAKIKO & YUSUKE OKONOGI WITH IiWA, JAPAN
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MAKIKO & YUSUKE WITH IiWA, JAPAN
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The Inclusive World Association
Yusuke Okonogi
2-20-12-2 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City,
Kanagawa 251-0035, Japan
Official LINE Account:https://line.me/R/ti/p/@142vlylx
Website: https://iiwa2022.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iiwa_yusuke/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iiwa3939
We are honored to announce that the Inclusive World Association (IiWA) has been recognized as the 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week LINE 101 Winner,3rd Place, and Travel Awardee to New York. IiWA is a grassroots initiative based in Japan, dedicated to promoting inclusivity, compassion, and social understanding through creative expression. Rather than being a designer-led brand, IiWA is a collaborative movement founded and led by two passionate advocates, Makiko and Yusuke, who believe that inclusivity is one of the purest expressions of love and compassion. For this special collection, children with and without disabilities were invited to express themselves through art. Their original drawings have been transformed into unique T-shirt designs, proudly presented as the IiWA Collection.
Each T-shirt represents a child's individual perspective, creativity, and voice. Every purchase creates a meaningful impact, with proceeds supporting:
Beyond the fashion runway, IiWA organizes events, lectures, and educational seminars throughout Japan to encourage understanding, raise awareness, and inspire inclusive communities. While many partners and supporters contribute to these efforts, the heart of IiWA remains its two founders: Talkative Yusuke and Smiling Makiko, whose shared vision continues to bring people together.
The inspiration for IiWA began when Makiko's family welcomed a child with a severe disability. That life-changing experience revealed the challenges faced by many families and became the foundation for a movement rooted in empathy, acceptance, and action.
Our message is simple yet powerful: Inclusivity is compassion. Inclusivity is love.
From Japan to the world, IiWA is committed to sharing this message of unity, hope, and belonging—one child, one design, and one act of kindness at a time.
We invite you to follow and connect with IiWA on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for supporting our vision.
CONTACT BRAND
MAKIKO & YUSUKE WITH IiWA, JAPAN
CONTACT BRAND
The Inclusive World Association
Yusuke Okonogi
2-20-12-2 Katasekaigan, Fujisawa City,
Kanagawa 251-0035, Japan
Official LINE Account:https://line.me/R/ti/p/@142vlylx
Website: https://iiwa2022.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iiwa_yusuke/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iiwa3939
We are honored to announce that the Inclusive World Association (IiWA) has been recognized as the 2025 CMG Paris Fashion Week LINE 101 Winner,3rd Place, and Travel Awardee to New York. IiWA is a grassroots initiative based in Japan, dedicated to promoting inclusivity, compassion, and social understanding through creative expression. Rather than being a designer-led brand, IiWA is a collaborative movement founded and led by two passionate advocates, Makiko and Yusuke, who believe that inclusivity is one of the purest expressions of love and compassion. For this special collection, children with and without disabilities were invited to express themselves through art. Their original drawings have been transformed into unique T-shirt designs, proudly presented as the IiWA Collection.
Each T-shirt represents a child's individual perspective, creativity, and voice. Every purchase creates a meaningful impact, with proceeds supporting:
- The children who created the artwork.
- Organizations and facilities serving children.
- Awareness campaigns represented by symbolic support ribbons.
Beyond the fashion runway, IiWA organizes events, lectures, and educational seminars throughout Japan to encourage understanding, raise awareness, and inspire inclusive communities. While many partners and supporters contribute to these efforts, the heart of IiWA remains its two founders: Talkative Yusuke and Smiling Makiko, whose shared vision continues to bring people together.
The inspiration for IiWA began when Makiko's family welcomed a child with a severe disability. That life-changing experience revealed the challenges faced by many families and became the foundation for a movement rooted in empathy, acceptance, and action.
Our message is simple yet powerful: Inclusivity is compassion. Inclusivity is love.
From Japan to the world, IiWA is committed to sharing this message of unity, hope, and belonging—one child, one design, and one act of kindness at a time.
We invite you to follow and connect with IiWA on Instagram and Facebook. Thank you for supporting our vision.
Note : The Most Outstanding Designer, Model, Hairstylist, MUA, and/or Photographer) will be awarded including but not limited to The CMG Travel Award. Award will only be redeemed at the show where the Winner was invited to participate and present his/her collection, modeling, or creative work. If the Winner chooses not to participate at the next fashion event where he/she has been invited, CMG reserves the rights to invite the winner next in ranking.