Style Across the Aisle, New York’s only bipartisan community fashion show, is set to return this fall, bringing together local government leaders and emerging designers for a runway event that blends politics and style. The initiative kicks off on Tuesday with a launch party at the Renaissance New York Hotel Chelsea.
The kickoff party will bring together elected officials from across the political spectrum, fashion industry professionals and community members. The goal is to build momentum ahead of the main runway show, scheduled for Sept. 10 at Manhattan’s Surrogate’s Court, where each participating official will model looks created by designers from their own districts.
Sen. Kevin Parker in Okaigo at the Style Across the Aisle runway show in 2024.
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Founded by political media entrepreneur Skye Ostreicher, Style Across the Aisle aims to connect public service and personal expression. The project provides local designers with a platform to showcase their work, while fostering dialogue and connection between leaders and citizens.
“When public service meets personal expression, something transformative happens,” Ostreicher said in a statement. “We create a space where leadership feels human, connection feels possible, and style becomes a statement of unity. When our leaders show up not just in suits, but in support of local designers, we’re not just making a fashion statement — we’re stitching community, culture and courage into the fabric of public life.”
Last year’s event featured 30 local officials and 30 designers, raising more than $70,000 for charity. Organizers expect the 2025 edition to surpass those numbers, with a larger venue, expanded programming and increased charitable impact.
Confirmed participants for 2025 include City Council members from all five New York City boroughs, such as Keith Powers (Manhattan), Julie Won (Queens), Althea Stevens (Bronx) and David Carr (Staten Island), as well as New York State Sen. Zellnor Myrie and New York City Commissioner Louis Molina. Designers representing neighborhoods across the city include Bond & Bari Bespoke’s Gina Marie Newman (Manhattan), Heed’s Starling Sanders (Queens), Okaigo’s Sherlon Stephenson (Brooklyn), Signed by McFly’s Mugzy McFly (Bronx) and others.
New York City Councilwoman Vicki Paladino at the Style Across the Aisle runway show in 2024.
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Tickets for the Sept. 10 show at Surrogate’s Court will be available this week at styleacrosstheaisle.com.
