Planned program
The Designer Salon
Selective collection presentations with professional runway production, editorial documentation, and opportunities to introduce collections to an accredited industry audience.
INDIGENOUS FASHION & COMMERCE
CHELSEA, NEW YORK CITY / SEPTEMBER 2027
BY INVITATION ONLY
SALON7
THE INAUGURAL EDITION 01 / 2027
Beyond the Runway.
Into the Market.
An invitation-led platform advancing Indigenous fashion through curated presentations, commercial opportunity, and industry relationships.
Model & agency informationIn partnership with Grinding Stone Collective and La Soirée Indigène
01 / THE INSTITUTIONIndigenous ownership. Lasting enterprise.
Where Indigenous fashion
enters the marketplace.
SALON7 is a curated fashion and commerce platform established to advance Indigenous designers through industry access, commercial development, and meaningful relationships with the global fashion marketplace.
Planned for Chelsea, New York City during Fashion Week in September 2027, SALON7 will bring together Indigenous fashion houses, emerging designers, retail buyers, wholesale representatives, fashion editors, industry professionals, and prospective commercial partners.
Our purpose extends beyond the presentation of collections. We seek to create the conditions in which Indigenous designers can establish lasting businesses, develop retail relationships, retain creative ownership, and participate in the fashion economy on their own terms.
Through selective participation, curated presentations, professional accreditation, buyer engagement, and commercial programming, SALON7 is being developed for long-term industry participation.
Visibility is an introduction. Commerce creates continuity.
We believe Indigenous fashion should occupy a meaningful position within the industry's commercial future. Our ambition is a recurring point of access between Indigenous-owned fashion businesses and the international retail economy.
Purpose, leadership & standards
Developed in partnership with Grinding Stone Collective and La Soirée Indigène. The proposed Industry Council has not yet been appointed; leadership responsibilities and advisory appointments will be published when confirmed.
Our developing standards center creative independence, transparent participation terms, professional relevance and accountable follow-through. Selection and support should help designers build sustainable, independently owned businesses.
THE PRINCIPLE
The battlefield was once land.
Our arena is now commerce.
And our instrument is fashion.
SELF-DETERMINATION, THROUGH DESIGN.
02 / THE SALONFive functions. One commercial purpose.
Beyond the presentation.
Built for continuity.
Five interconnected functions form the proposed SALON7 platform. Each remains in development; services, partners and availability will be announced as they become operational.
Planned program
The Buyers’ Exchange
A dedicated business-to-business environment for retail buyers, boutiques, department stores, and designers. Planned activities include scheduled introductions, line-sheet reviews, wholesale appointments, and post-event follow-up.
Planned program
The Commerce Office
Designer development focused on wholesale readiness, pricing, production capacity, distribution, intellectual property awareness, and sustainable business growth. Appropriately qualified supporting partners are to be confirmed.
Planned program
The Editorial Bureau
A coordinated approach to press, fashion photography, collection storytelling, media accreditation, and designer visibility that extends beyond the event itself.
Proposed advisory structure
The Industry Council
A proposed advisory structure of experienced Indigenous designers, fashion executives, retail professionals, and commercial specialists to strengthen selection standards, programming, accountability, and industry relationships.
CHELSEA, NEW YORK CITY / SEPTEMBER 2027
Presentations, commercial appointments and hospitality are in planning. The event is planned for Chelsea, New York City in September 2027. The exact date, venue, lineup and schedule will be announced. Invitations will specify confirmed access.
03 / BUYERS & WHOLESALEThe Buyers’ Exchange / Planned program
Discover the work.
Develop the relationship.
A dedicated setting for retail buyers, boutiques, department stores, wholesale representatives and Indigenous-owned fashion businesses.
Request buyer accreditationThe planned Buyers’ Exchange connects collection discovery with commercial discussion. Buyer accreditation considers purchasing responsibilities, retail relevance and alignment with participating collections. Buyer attendance and appointments are not yet confirmed.
- Introduce your buying remit.Share your retailer or showroom, business website, role, categories, markets and price points.
- Request relevant appointments.Planned introductions and line-sheet reviews will address wholesale prices, minimum orders, production capacity and delivery windows.
- Continue the conversation.A proposed 30–90-day follow-up process will support next steps on samples, further appointments and prospective orders.
Appointment availability will follow confirmed designer and buyer participation. Orders are agreed directly with designers; accreditation does not guarantee appointments, purchases or retail placement.
04 / DESIGNER APPLICATIONSSelection with commercial purpose.
Your creative ownership.
Your commercial future.
Indigenous designers and Indigenous-owned fashion labels may express interest in presenting a collection. Emerging designers are welcome; an established retail stockist is not required.
Start a designer application inquiryExpressions of interest are open. Final application criteria, deadlines and participation terms are in development.
What to share
Your label and designer introduction; your Indigenous identity or community connection in your own words; portfolio or collection links; product categories and pricing; production capacity and delivery timelines; and your retail or wholesale goals.
How selection is being developed
The proposed review considers creative distinction, collection coherence, production readiness and commercial objectives. Emerging labels may identify development needs. A portfolio review and discussion would precede a written selection decision; the final process and reviewers will be published before participation is confirmed.
Costs, benefits & written terms
Participation fees, inclusions, production responsibilities, travel support and cancellation terms have not been finalized. Designers will receive written terms before accepting a place or making a payment.
Planned benefits include presentation, documentation, industry introductions and commercial development opportunities. Specific services depend on confirmed programming; selection does not guarantee press, buyer attendance, sales or distribution.
A FRAMEWORK FOR ACCOUNTABILITY / IN DEVELOPMENT
What a credible pathway requires.
Before selectionPublished criteria, review steps and transparent participation terms.
Before the salonA documented buyer outreach program and appointments confirmed with both parties.
After the salonPlanned follow-up at 30, 60 and 90 days to track introductions, next steps and designer feedback.
These are proposed operating commitments, not services already delivered. Final scope and responsibility will be documented as the program is confirmed.
FOR MODELS & REPRESENTATIVESProfessional inquiries
The people
behind the presence.
Models, performers and their representatives are welcome to introduce themselves for the inaugural edition. Represented talent should have their agent or manager make the introduction.
Talent inquiries are open. A casting schedule and booking terms have not yet been announced.
Model & agency inquiries +Send a professional introduction.
Include your name, agency or management contact, city of residence, portfolio or comp-card link, and the role you are interested in. Performers may include a showreel.
Review the scope together.
Before accepting a booking, request the written brief: dates, venue, fittings, rehearsals, performance or runway duties, fee, payment timing, travel arrangements and image usage.
Keep the booking clear.
An introduction does not place a hold or confirm a booking. Any engagement needs separate written confirmation with the talent or their authorized representative.
ONE POINT OF CONTACT
office@salon7newyork.comInitial inquiries need only professional contact details and portfolio links. Please do not send identification documents, bank details or private medical information.
03 / PARTICIPATEAccess by invitation.
Different roles.
Shared possibility.
Buyers, press and industry professionals may request consideration. Emerging Indigenous creatives may apply with a portfolio in place of company credentials.
THE NEXT COLLECTION STARTS WITH A CONVERSATION.
Discover a point
of view worth carrying.
Meet Indigenous designers and explore work with a distinctive creative identity. Request consideration for the planned buyer program. An expression of interest is not an invitation; attendance requires written confirmation from the SALON7 team.
- Independent boutiques and concept stores
- Department-store and specialty buyers
- Showrooms, stylists and retail collaborators
05 / INDUSTRY & PRESSBy invitation. Open to consideration.
A considered
invitation process.
Professional accreditation supports useful relationships between designers, editors, stylists, agents and commercial specialists. Review considers professional relevance and available capacity. A request is not an invitation, a booking or an admission credential.
Tell us why you belong in the conversation.
Provide your name, email, role, organization where applicable, and a relevant business website, professional profile or portfolio.
Provide the details relevant to your role.
Buyers: retailer and purchasing remit. Press: publication, recent work and proposed coverage. Agents: agency and represented talent. Partners: proposed contribution and objectives.
Wait for a confirmed invitation.
Requests are considered against the program and venue capacity. Any approval will specify access; final arrival and seating information will follow confirmed arrangements.
EMERGING INDIGENOUS CREATIVES
Your work can be
your introduction.
An established company affiliation is not required. Share a portfolio or examples of your work, your discipline, and what you hope to gain from attending. Attendance requests and applications to present a collection are reviewed separately.
Apply for creative consideration +04 / GOOD TO KNOW
Is SALON7 officially affiliated with NYFW or the CFDA?+
SALON7 is an independent event planned for Chelsea, New York City in September 2027. No official affiliation with or endorsement by New York Fashion Week or the CFDA is claimed.
Can emerging Indigenous creatives apply?+
Yes. You may submit a portfolio or examples of your work instead of an established company affiliation. Please indicate whether you are requesting attendance or would like your collection considered for presentation. Neither pathway guarantees selection.
What happens when I prepare an inquiry?+
The form opens a prepared message to the relevant SALON7 department in your email app. You must review and send it yourself. It does not submit to a database or issue an automatic credential. An inquiry is separate from written approval to attend.
Are sponsors and participation details confirmed?+
SALON7 is in development in partnership with Grinding Stone Collective and La Soirée Indigène. Additional sponsors, participant names, venue arrangements and programming will be announced when confirmed and authorized for publication.
When and where is SALON7?+
The inaugural edition is planned for Chelsea, New York City in September 2027. The exact date and venue are still to be announced.
Who is the salon for?+
SALON7 centers Indigenous designers and the buyers, retailers and industry collaborators who can help build lasting commercial relationships. Attendance is by invitation only. Buyers and press may request an invitation, and designers may submit their work for consideration. Approval and a confirmed invitation are required; an inquiry does not grant entry.
How will access and seating work?+
The planned format includes advance guest confirmation, guest-list checks and assigned seating for runway presentations. Access is specific to the invitation. Show times, arrival instructions and any approved guest arrangements will be provided before the event.
Are models or agencies already confirmed?+
No model, talent or agency roster has been announced on this site. We welcome professional introductions while the program is in development. Talent bookings are separate from invitations to attend as a guest.
What are the fees and travel arrangements for talent?+
Talent fees, payment timing, travel, accommodations and image-usage terms have not yet been published. These details should be agreed in writing for each engagement before a booking is accepted.
Have the seven designers been announced?+
The lineup has not yet been announced. Designers interested in the inaugural edition are welcome to start a conversation through the inquiry options below.
Are public tickets available?+
SALON7 is an invitation-only industry event, with no public ticket sales. Invitations will specify the presentations and gatherings each guest may attend. Any collection orders will be arranged directly with the participating designers.
SPONSORSHIP & PARTNERSHIPSSupport the conditions for opportunity.
Invest in the work.
And what comes next.
We welcome conversations with retail institutions, fashion and beauty companies, hospitality partners, media organizations and private patrons.
Potential areas of support include the Designer Salon, Buyers’ Exchange, Commerce Office and Editorial Bureau: production, buyer engagement, qualified business guidance, documentation and designer resources. Introduce your organization, objectives, proposed financial or in-kind contribution, and preferred timing.
Sponsorship rights, deliverables, recognition and any exclusivity are subject to a written agreement. An inquiry does not establish a partnership.
Request partnership details +05 / OUR PARTNERSGrinding Stone Collective & La Soirée Indigène
In partnership with
Grinding Stone Collective
and La Soirée Indigène.
SALON7 is being developed in partnership with Grinding Stone Collective and La Soirée Indigène to connect Indigenous designers with retail buyers and industry collaborators. The inaugural edition is currently in planning.
EVENT & INDUSTRY INQUIRIESoffice@salon7newyork.com
Please include your name, company or label, role, and a relevant website or portfolio. The team will follow up by email where further discussion is appropriate.
Confirmed event details and participating organizations will be announced here as arrangements are finalized.
06 / START A CONVERSATION
CHELSEA, NEW YORK CITY · SEPTEMBER 2027Where introductions
become possibilities.
Office & general inquiriesoffice@salon7newyork.com
Industry & press accreditationaccreditation@salon7newyork.com
Sponsorship & institutional partnershipspartnerships@salon7newyork.com
Retail buyers & wholesalebuyers@salon7newyork.com
Guest invitationsinvitations@salon7newyork.com
Designer applications & developmentdesigners@salon7newyork.com
For models, representatives, designers, buyers and partners.
Guest invitations and professional talent bookings are handled separately.