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Velvet Playground, NYFW February 2026

Feb 14, 2026 · fashion · 50 selected frames

A NYFW group show from Heavensgate NYC, a Ridgewood theater turned runway for one night, where the underground went full glam: big silhouettes, sharp styling, and a live glam-rock set between the walks. Shot across the runway and backstage, with coverage from the show featured in Harper's Bazaar China.

Photography: Christopher Davila

FeaturedHarper's Bazaar China, February 25, 2026

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Pink-haired model wears a tiara and a pale pink-and-white ruffled outfit in a room with stained-glass windows.

Six models gather in layered ruffles, corsets, bows and ornate accessories beside stained-glass windows and wooden flooring.

Close portrait shows a model in a strapless black lace outfit with a white floral waist detail and vivid blue eye makeup.

A runway model poses beside stained glass in a cap, white floral strands, a blue-and-white strappy outfit and tall white platform boots.

Side portrait of a capped runway model with white floral shoulder strands, blue fabric loops and dark gloves.

A model walks the wooden runway in white platform boots and a strappy blue-and-white look, with seated spectators behind.

A side view of a runway model with sculpted hair buns, an olive knotted chest piece and a patterned mini skirt.

A model poses on the runway in a black bra, an olive knotted sash and a metallic patterned skirt above tall black boots.

A runway model turns and extends an arm while wearing an olive knotted chest piece, patterned skirt and black thigh-high boots.

A model in a cap and slit black skirt lifts a hand with long pink ribbon streamers beside a stained-glass window.

A model walks in an asymmetrical black skirt, pale pink platform heels and long pink ties trailing from the outfit.

A side portrait of a model walking in black gloves and a cap, with pale pink knotted ties at the shoulder and wrist.

A model in black and pink turns on the wooden runway, long ribbon streamers falling beside pink platform heels.

A capped runway model with long pale hair extensions wears a black fringed shoulder piece and a graphic pencil skirt.

A blond-bobbed model walks past low steps in a pastel floral two-piece with white straps and black thigh-high boots.

Side view of a model in pale floral appliques and white straps, with pink ribbons trailing behind and black thigh-high boots.

A model in a pale floral strappy look walks toward the camera on a wooden runway beneath bright overhead light.

A turquoise-haired model in a cap wears a pink floral shoulder piece, black strappy outfit and bright green wrist ties.

A runway model with a turquoise bob walks in a black mini skirt and thigh-high boots beneath pink floral shoulder details.

Close side view of a turquoise-haired runway model with pink floral straps, pale waist bands and a bright green tie at the wrist.

A pink-haired model in a white cap wears red ribbons and a striped skirt, with white cage-like extensions fanning behind.

A model walks toward the camera in red platform heels, a pink striped skirt and a white sculptural ribbon frame.

A pink-haired model poses with both arms bent, displaying red streamers, white sculptural bands and floral shoulder details.

A model turns on the runway in red platform heels and a pink striped skirt, with a white cage-like frame extending behind.

Three models stand beside stained-glass windows in strappy runway looks with caps, floral strands and trailing fabric ties.

Models line up across the runway in colorful strappy outfits, caps and sculptural floral details beneath stained-glass windows.

A wide view of the runway finale, with models in blue, black, pink and red looks lined up before stained glass.

Model turns sideways in a black-and-white corset and voluminous layered skirt beneath a stained-glass window.

Two models pose together in a white furry coat and black off-the-shoulder clothing with a black neck bow.

A curly-haired model wears a jeweled purple top, sheer puff sleeves and a pale blue tulle skirt with ornate waist trim.

Model wears a tiara, purple lace sleeves and a jeweled outfit above a pale blue ruffled skirt.

Model raises both arms behind the head in a strapless black lace outfit with white floral details at the waist.

A blue-haired model sits by a stair railing in a white layered outfit, dotted legwear and turquoise socks.

A short-haired model in a fitted black satin outfit sits with legs apart on a blue chair amid bright starburst lights.

A model in a pale mint head covering, black top and lavender tulle skirt sits sideways on white stairs.

A model in sunglasses and a metallic purple checkerboard puffer jacket stands on the wooden floor in black trousers.

A model poses with hands on hips in an oversized black blazer dress and tall red lace-up boots.

A model wears a pale mint knit outfit with jeweled waist trim and a green necklace, carrying a pink handbag.

A model in a glossy black cropped jacket and gray wavy-patterned trousers sits wide-legged on stone steps.

A close portrait of a model in a glossy black jacket with white cuffs and gray wave-patterned trousers beside stained glass.

A model with a spiked hairstyle sits wide-legged in a window recess, wearing a glossy black jacket and wavy gray trousers.

A model leans back in a window recess with one knee raised, wearing gray wave-patterned trousers and a glossy black jacket.

A model crouches in a stained-glass window recess, black boots planted beneath wide gray wave-patterned trousers.

Two models stand beside stained glass, one in a black high-collared outfit and the other in a sleeveless silver dress.

A long-haired model raises both hands beside the temples, wearing a black open-knit top before a gridded window.

A model with a pale yellow-green updo and a small veil wears a black bow-front top with soft trim and a patterned skirt.

Close portrait of a blond model in a pale mint fuzzy top and green jeweled necklace inside the show venue.

A capped model with a short blond fringe and red eye makeup wears white floral strands over a white top and blue fabric loops.

A pink-haired model in a white cap and red neck ribbon poses with open palms inside a white sculptural cage-like outfit.

Rear view of a model in an off-the-shoulder white blouse, patterned gold skirt and tall floral headpiece on the runway.

Model with black eye makeup in a winged-shoulder mini dress perched on a bench with one hand on their head.

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Two models in distressed brown and black looks on a staircase lined with blue tube lights.

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RIO runway model in a pale green sculptural outfit walking between seated guests beneath round ceiling lights.

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