Slovak Fashion Night 20th Anniversary Charity Gala
Thursday, September 10, 2026
7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Bohemian National Hall, 321 East 73rd Street, New York, NY
Slovak Fashion Night Celebrates 20 Years at
New York Fashion Week
The highly anticipated 20th Anniversary of Slovak Fashion Night will take place on September 10, 2026, at the historic Bohemian National Hall in New York City, bringing together distinguished Slovak and American designers, cultural leaders, diplomats, media, celebrities, and fashion industry professionals for an evening celebrating Slovak artistry, creativity, and international collaboration.
Organized by the +421 Foundation under the auspices of the Consulate General of Slovakia in New York, this milestone edition will celebrate two decades of Slovak Fashion Night as a platform for presenting Slovak fashion and creative talent to international audiences.
You're invited!
RSVP by Sept 8th to: rsvp@plus421.org
Commemorating Two Decades of Building Bridges Across Cultures Through Fashion, Art & Philanthropy
Dress Code: Cocktail Attire with a Fashion Flair
This year’s event will also raise funds and awareness in support of organizations serving individuals with Down syndrome, continuing the Foundation’s longstanding commitment to connecting cultural celebration with meaningful philanthropy.
Featured Slovak Designers
The 2026 runway will feature the work of:
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Eva Benova — Glass Button Laureate 2026
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Andrea Berdisova
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David Demovic — Glass Button Laureate 2024
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Diana Egenberg / Egenberg Style in collaboration with the Slovak artist, Michal Cernusak
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Zuzana Hakova — Glass Button Laureate 2016
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Boris Hanecka — Glass Button Laureate 2006
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Monika Lacekova / Atelier71
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Lenka Padysakova
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Ida Rapaicova — Glass Button Laureate 2025
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Alexandra Vidic Millinery
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Accessories by Caressimi Jewlery.
The evening’s featured musical artist will be Julia Radosz, an acclaimed spinto soprano.
The runway will also welcome Katarina Van Derham, internationally recognized model, actress, and entrepreneur, together with Tatiana Kucharova, Miss World 2006. They will present haute couture creations by acclaimed Hollywood costume designers Lenka Padysakova and Boris Hanecka.
A Global Platform for Slovak Fashion
Over the past two decades, Slovak Fashion Night has evolved into an internationally recognized platform for introducing Slovakia’s rich design heritage and contemporary creative talent to global audiences during prestigious fashion weeks around the world.
The annual showcase celebrates exceptional craftsmanship, contemporary couture, sustainable fashion, and artistic innovation while strengthening cultural connections between Slovakia and the United States.
As New York Fashion Week brings together designers, tastemakers, media, and fashion professionals from around the world, Slovak Fashion Night offers an immersive celebration of Slovakia’s dynamic fashion identity—demonstrating that Slovak fashion is not only preserving its heritage, but actively contributing to the future of global design.
In Memoriam: William Simmons - Honorary Founding Member