2025

Runway 7

Entrant

Runway 7

Category

Event - Fashion Event

Client's Name

Country / Region

United States

Runway 7 Fashion is an inclusive, vertically integrated platform redefining the Fashion Week experience. Since our founding in 2020, we’ve successfully produced eight NYFW seasons, with our ninth set for September 2025. As the first hybrid model merging fashion shows, commerce, media, and social impact, Runway 7 streamlines the journey from runway to retail—unlike any traditional production.
To date, we’ve showcased over 600 designers from 30+ countries, offering global exposure and real post-show opportunities. Our immersive productions at Sony Hall feature LED floors, dynamic digital backdrops, and live performances tailored to each brand’s identity. With more than 20,000 attendees and coverage in Forbes, WWD, Glamour, Marie Claire, and People, we’ve become a leading force in the industry.
What sets us apart is our ability to turn runway moments into brand momentum. Participating designers have seen an average 221.32% growth in Instagram followers. Iconic names like Naeem Khan, Nicole Miller, Malan Breton, Marc Bouwer, and Victoria’s Secret ADORE ME have trusted our platform for high-impact presentations.
Social responsibility is at the heart of Runway 7. We’ve raised over $150,000 for Multiple Sclerosis research through Project Lab Coat, in partnership with Mount Sinai. Our upcoming season will spotlight Lyme Disease awareness—transforming fashion into a vehicle for healing and advocacy.
Runway 7 proudly champions diversity. We actively support and elevate LGBTQ+ designers, as well as talent from Asian, Black, and Latin American communities. Our mission is to uplift every human being—celebrating individuality and driving equity through fashion.
In 2026, we will expand to Los Angeles and Miami, bringing our inclusive, high-production model to new fashion capitals. Every detail—from creative direction to digital reach—is executed by top industry professionals, ensuring world-class experiences.
More than a show, Runway 7 is a global movement—empowering talent, elevating underrepresented voices, and merging fashion with purpose. Receiving the Titan Award would recognize our ongoing work to reshape the fashion world through innovation, inclusion, and lasting impact.

Credits

 
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Sappi’s Project Elevate: Over $400M Investment in Sustainable Packaging Innovation
Achievement

Entrant

Sappi North America

Category

Achievement - Achievement in Sustainable Supply Chain

Country / Region

United States

 
2025
Technical Professional of the Year
Information Technology

Entrant

ARUNKUMAR PARAMASIVAN

Category

Information Technology - Technical Professional of the Year

Country / Region

United States

 
2025
Scaling Innovation: From Data Lakes to LLMs—Redefining Enterprise IT at Scale
Information Technology

Entrant

Vivek Prasanna Prabu

Category

Information Technology - Information Technology (IT)

Country / Region

United States

 
2025
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Business Technology Solutions

Entrant

Abhishek Singh

Category

Business Technology Solutions - Telecommunication Solution

Country / Region

United States