NEW YORK—I Love New York Collection 2022 took over Times Square at Times Square Fashion Week as celebrities walked the runway featuring TMZ’s Loren LoRosa; daughter of Russell Simmons and Model Kimora Lee Simmons, Aoki Lee Simmons; and daughter of Yolanda Adams, debutante Taylor Crawford. NYC philanthropist, TV host and author Jean Shafiroff impressed the crowd with an Oscar de la Renta ballgown at Father Duffy Square.

There was a Times Square takeover Sunday Sept. 12th at the I Love New York Collection 2022 presented by Times Square Fashion Week, DCG Media Group, Times Square Alliance, and partners had their kickoff event to New York Fashion Week, promoting local and international fashion designers. This invite-only show was hosted by veteran fashion publicist and producer Dee Rivera, who has been curating this event for the last three years.

“(NYFW) Times Square Fashion Week runway show promotes talent in the clothing retail industry and provides NYC residents, workers, and visitors with a fashion experience to commensurate with what is already available in cities such as Paris, and Milan,” said Dee Rivera. “Times Square Fashion Week strives to embody a world-class environment, propelling that mission forward by hosting it in the middle of Father Duffy Square where native New Yorkers and the world can celebrate the opening of Broadway & NYC.”

Over 8,000 guests gathered to enjoy a New York Fashion Week inspired runway show featuring Spring/Summer 2022 fashions from Celebrity Designers and overseas collections.

Performer Cindy Ashton. Photo: Tania Sterl.

Mistress of Ceremonies, NYC socialite Jean Shafiroff, presented Gale E. Brewer with the I Love NY Leadership Award. Ms. Shafiroff sported an evening gown by Oscar de la Renta in the middle of Father Duffy Square. Following was a live performance featuring TV personality Cindy Ashton honoring NYC and First Responders with a tribute to the re-opening of Broadway and an entertaining teaser before the runway shows began, with of course, performers dancing out classic show tunes.

The show proceeded to begin with a wow factor featuring the Bahamian designer, David Roelle of (RAPHELITA), who featured an array of woven white linen and cotton gowns and dresses beautifully accessorized with bamboo bags and top hats, celebrity Gina Neely gracefully walked down the runway in one of his beautiful dresses. Gloria Lee’s sustainable collection of draped, romantic dresses were showstoppers in colorful resort wear. Reality TV star Isabella Barrett, designer of House Of Barretti, featured “Chanel” suits and dresses that were perfectly curated for any NYC socialite. Celebrity designer Cesar Galindo Collection took over Times Square featuring TMZ’s Loren LoRosa, Aoki Lee Simmons and Taylor Crawford. Caesar’s collection of signature colorful, festive silhouettes of dresses and fringe was a finale to an homage to NYC with I LOVE NY looks.

Cindy Ashton sings in Times Square. Photo: Krista Rizzo.