NYFW: New York City's First Fashion Show-Up for Climate Week - General Admission Ticket
Our planet has enough clothes to dress humanity for 30 years. Yet, consumers experience overproduced sameness and are overwhelmed by options. I am Veronica, and I am starting a circular fashion movement that changes how humans live and consume.
In 2024, we’re taking a bold stand. As the fashion industry inches closer to 26 percent of global carbon emissions by 2050, it's time for change. Last year, fashion was absent from the climate conversation during Climate Week—we're here to change that.
We’re bring you a fashion event like no other. There is no glitz and glamour. We are creating a movement for a sustainable and equitable future.
Dress code: You can overdress or underdress...be yourself!!!
Event Highlights:
1:00 PM – 1:25 PM | Fireside Chat
Veronica Zhai: Founder & CEO of Veronica Zhai, a sustainable fashion startup in stealth mode. Former Data Director at Fivetran, a $5.6 billion Silicon Valley unicorn, and an Angel Investor in Data & Luxury. IG: @veronicazhaiatelier
Taylor Ping: CEO of Hierarchy Media, overseeing multiple international 7-8 figure businesses across PR, retail, and female startup accelerators. IG: @q_tay
Matthew Sinnaeve: NYC-based artist. Owner of Matthew Sinnaeve photo and video production company. Founder of Prince Street Alliance, a non-for-profit collective to support financially insecure artists in New York. Ex-model & collegiate athlete. IG: @matthewsinnaeve
Access: VIP members only
1:25 PM – 1:55 PM | Live Music by Lexy Panterra
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Charity Auction of Couture Pieces, Arts, and Veronica Zhai Private Sales
VIP members enjoy exclusive access to auction for charity that supports local communities in New York, private sales @Veronica Zhai Atelier, and private networking.
During the auction, VIP guests will see the rarely seen photography work of Jean-Michel Basquiat, a rare insight into a genius at play.
Impact 100 NYC is a non-for-profit dedicated to collective funding for charities that focus on sustainability and educational opportunities for low-income students.
Prince Street Alliance is a non-for-profit collective to support homeless artists on Prince Street of New York.
Access: VIP members only
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM | General Public Trunk Show
Access: VIP & General Admission members
Veronica Zhai is a boutique brand that has no online presence. Purchases are exclusively through 1:1 private fitting. This is the one and only opportunity in 2024 to procure unique, sustainable, statement pieces.
Ticket Details:
VIP Experience | $75 (Link to Purchase)
Exclusive meet & greet with panelists and celebrity guests.
Private access to an auction featuring rare couture pieces & arts —never available for sale. All profits will benefit Impact 100 NYC and Prince Street Alliance.
Raffle Prize: Win gifts & arts worth $250-$550!
Enjoy complimentary champagne throughout the event.
Bring a plus-one on us—our complimentary gift to you!
A surprise post-show activity for those who are intrigued (hint: bring your swimming suits but no, it is not what you think!!!)
A special accessory gift or 10% markdown on all sales during this exclusive private sales. Unfortunately, Veronica Zhai's Atelier is booked on trunk shows for the rest of the year in private homes. There are no other channels to buy.
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General Admission | $20
Exclusive Buying Access to Veronica Zhai during NYFW's private sales. Unfortunately, we are booked on trunk shows for the rest of the year in private homes. There are no other channels to buy.
Exclusive opportunity to view and buy never-seen art works from a diverse range of local artists in New York.
Be part of a community of like-minded, empowering, and transformative people who are passionate about fashion and arts with purpose and impact.
Why Attend?
This isn’t just another fashion event—it's a movement. It’s about showing up EARLY and taking responsibility for a sustainable and equitable future we want to live.
Your participation not only grants you access to exclusive fashion & art experiences but also supports initiatives that empower local communities and drive sustainability.
Join us. Be part of the change. Secure your ticket today. Make fashion history together.
Featured Designers:
Veronica Zhai
Our planet has enough clothes to dress humanity for 30 years. Yet, consumers experience overproduced sameness and are overwhelmed by options. Veronica started a high-end, circular fashion brand that changes how humans live and consume.
Veronica's workshop in Italy offers custom, high-end products made from upcycled designer products and dead-stock textiles. She also invests in and supports sustainable designers worldwide.
Velvet Phoebe
Velvet Phoebe was started by two soulmates Angela and Cinzia in Italy. Angela is a famous fashion blogger and Cinzia owns a clothing store for over 40 years. They are talented in creating unique, eclectic, androgynous designs by upcycling designer jackets and using deadstock fabrics.
ReWeave LA
ReWeave LA makes one of a kind pieces from fabric samples sourced from the leading interior design showrooms. ReWeave never throw away any contributions. While some pieces might not find a new home immediately, we are committed to placing every swatch within our patchwork designs.
ReWeave embraces L.A.'s culture by designing and producing all of our goods locally. ReWeave L.A. donates a percentage of sales to non-profit organizations that provide job training for Angelenos facing barriers to employment.
Featured Charities:
IMPACT 100 NYC
Impact 100 NYC is a chapter of the premier, global women-led philanthropic movement to “give where we live.” By harnessing the power of collective giving and collaborative action, Impact 100 NYC unites women across the five boroughs to fund transformative change that helps the people and communities of NYC overcome adversity and thrive.
Prince Street Alliance
A non-for-profit collective to support homeless & struggling artists in New York.