There are fashion shows, and then there are fashion moments that feel genuinely iconic. This September, New York Fashion Week is getting one of those moments as Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin brings fashion, global creativity, and technology to Vanderbilt Hall inside Grand Central Terminal. And honestly, the history behind this one makes it even more fascinating.
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More than a century ago, the Vanderbilt family helped shape Grand Central Terminal.
Now, during New York Fashion Week 2026, a Vanderbilt is returning to the landmark, not simply to celebrate the family legacy, but to create a stage for the future of fashion. Could this be a new gilded era in fashion?
On Tuesday, September 15, Costin will host the first fashion presentation from House of Vanderbilt, along with the NYFW debut of Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio, the fashion investment, media, and technology venture she founded with media entrepreneur Michaela Seewald. And yes, this will be the first time a Vanderbilt has hosted a runway show inside the terminal her ancestors helped build. Talk about a full-circle fashion moment.
A Global Fashion Moment in the Heart of New York
The evening will bring an international lineup of designers to Vanderbilt Hall, with Latin fashion among the focal points. Mexican designer Lorena Saravia will showcase her signature combination of Mexican craftsmanship, feminine strength, and modern luxury. She’ll be joined by Stockholm-based Dustin Glickman of DSTN, known for its distinctive “dark cowboy” aesthetic, and Paris couturier Nabil Hayari of Hayari Paris.
Where Fashion Meets Technology
Hosted by Mario Lopez, the presentation isn’t just about beautiful clothes. It’s about creating opportunities for international designers looking to enter and expand within the U.S. market. That’s where Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio comes in.
What really caught my attention is that this isn’t your traditional runway show. The presentation will incorporate AI-enabled commerce, livestream shopping, and Click-To-Buy technology, allowing the runway to connect directly with consumers beyond Vanderbilt Hall.
Imagine seeing a look walk down the runway and being able to shop it almost instantly. That intersection of fashion and tech is where the industry is heading, and this event is putting it front and center.
Honoring the Past While Looking Forward
There is something incredibly fitting about holding this presentation in Grand Central during America’s 250th anniversary year. You have a historic New York landmark, one of America’s most recognizable family names, international designers, modern fashion, and emerging technology, all coming together under one roof. But this isn’t about living in the past; it’s also about the future. House of Vanderbilt is using its history as a platform to introduce new voices, new designers, and new ideas.
It’s a pretty perfect example of how fashion can honor where we’ve been while still looking toward what’s next. And if you ask me, that’s exactly the kind of fashion history I want to see.
