Inside the EMERGE! Fashion Show 2025 Pre-Show LIVE

A behind-the-scenes look at how EMERGE! Fashion Show 2025, Dionne Williams and her team are preparing for one of New York Fashion Week’s most inspiring events.

Qui Talks host EMERGE behind the scenes LIVE

I just wrapped an incredible EMERGE! Pre-Show Live with none other than Dionne Williams, the force of nature behind the Emerge Fashion Show 2025, and let me tell you — if you weren’t already excited for this year’s runway, you will be after this!

What Went Down During Pre-Show Live

Talking with Dionne felt like sitting down with the blueprint of what makes Emerge! so special. We covered everything from how the show highlights rising talent to why it’s just as much a celebration of community and culture as it is about fashion.

The energy is unmatched, and Dionne made it clear: this isn’t just another runway show, it’s a movement — a space where fresh voices in design are given the spotlight they deserve.

Picture it: the lights, the glamour, the anticipation — all building up to a runway that will showcase six phenomenal emerging designers.

The Fashion Honors

This year, EMERGE! is also honoring two trailblazers who’ve left an undeniable mark on the fashion industry:

• Brandon Blackwood – The luxury fashion and accessories designer whose handbags have become icons in their own right.

• Ty Hunter – The celebrity stylist best known for shaping Beyoncé’s most iconic looks, and a creative visionary in his own right.

These two innovators embody the spirit of what EMERGE! is all about: vision, authenticity, and legacy.

Sponsors Who Make It Happen

Of course, none of this magic comes together without amazing sponsors. Huge love to Basil Hayden, Jamaican Mango & Lime, Bennett Career Institute, Dermablend Pro, and Models Inc for supporting a platform that pushes fashion forward.

Final Thoughts

The EMERGE! Fashion Show has always been about more than just clothes — it’s about stories, dreams, and the next wave of fashion. Sitting down with Dionne Williams reminded me that this event continues to raise the bar every single year.

If you haven’t grabbed your ticket yet, do it now — because trust me, this is the kind of fashion history you’ll want to say you were part of.