A Colorful NYFW Story

On September 10, 2026, I Love Mel Kids returned to New York Fashion Week, bringing color, imagination and young talent to the TW Fashion Runway in New York City.

This year’s experience brought together fashion, young models, imaginative collections, backstage memories, a Times Square billboard experience and growing media coverage—all part of the colorful world of I Love Mel Kids.

For us, NYFW is about more than the runway. It is about giving young models an opportunity to experience fashion, express their personalities and create memories that extend far beyond one show.

I Love Mel Kids at TW Fashion Runway • New York Fashion Week 2026
Photography: Split Second Moments

 

🦄 UNICORN UNIVERSE

Where Childhood Imagination Meets Fashion

For New York Fashion Week 2026, I Love Mel Kids presented Unicorn Universe, a collection inspired by childhood imagination, individuality and fearless self-expression.

Sequins met tulle. Iridescent textures caught the runway light. Whimsical prints, playful accessories and saturated colors transformed each look into a different character within the Unicorn Universe.

But the collection was never about making every model look the same.

Each look was created to have its own personality, giving every young model the opportunity to bring her own confidence, attitude and energy to the runway.

Photography: Split Second Moments

Fashion Made to Be Experienced

For I Love Mel Kids, children's fashion is meant to be more than something beautiful to wear.

Our runway experiences give young models the opportunity to step into a creative world, build confidence, express themselves and experience fashion in unforgettable places.

“Children already have incredible imaginations. Unicorn Universe was our opportunity to take that imagination and turn it into a fashion story they could actually step inside and experience on the runway.”

— Melissa Duran, Founder & Creative Director, I Love Mel Kids

BEHIND THE RUNWAY

The Moments Before the Show

Before the runway lights come the fittings, final touches, rehearsals, outfit changes, excitement and anticipation.

Backstage is where the runway experience begins—and often where some of our favorite memories are made.

Photos by Split Second Moments, Will Photography and Pelican Studios 

 

FROM THE RUNWAY TO TIMES SQUARE 🗽

The New York Fashion Week experience extended beyond the runway and into the heart of New York City.

On September 10, 2026, I Love Mel Kids models were celebrated on Times Square billboards, creating another unforgettable moment during NYFW.

Seeing our models larger than life in Times Square was about more than a photograph on a screen. It was a celebration of the children, their families, and the memories created throughout their New York Fashion Week experience.

Times Square Billboard Models • New York Fashion Week 2026
Celebrating our young models in the heart of New York City.

SPARKLE MERMAIDS 🧜♀️✨

Where Fashion Meets Imaginative Play

A little mermaid magic also made its way to New York Fashion Week with Sparkle Mermaids by Charmed Love Kids.

Created around the joy of dress-up and pretend play, Sparkle Mermaids combined mermaid skirts, flowing capes, sparkling tiaras, playful purses and accessories to create a fantasy world children could step into.

The runway brought that imagination to life as our young mermaids transformed each look into their own character.

For Charmed Love Kids, the fun doesn't have to end when the runway does. These pieces are designed to inspire children to mix, match, dress up, imagine and create their own adventures.

Sparkle Mermaids by Charmed Love Kids • TW Fashion Runway • NYFW 2026 Split Second Moments 

TW FASHION RUNWAY — NYFW KIDS SHOW

Young Fashion in New York City

The September 10 TW Fashion Runway New York Fashion Week Kids Show brought young models and children's fashion together for a special presentation in New York City.

Alongside I Love Mel Kids and Charmed Love, the Kids Show featured Cupcake Girls and Isabella Collection, bringing different creative perspectives and personalities to the runway.

From colorful fashion and fantasy-inspired accessories to statement looks and imaginative design, each collection contributed something different to the show.

Together, the young models created a runway filled with fashion, confidence, creativity and personality.

TW Fashion Runway • New York Fashion Week Kids Show • September 10, 2026

Photography: Split Second Moments • Will Photography • Pelican Studios

THROUGH THE LENS 📸

Capturing the NYFW Experience

A runway lasts only moments. Photography allows those moments to live far beyond the show.

From confident runway walks and fashion details to backstage preparation and candid expressions, the photographers surrounding the TW Fashion Runway captured the many sides of our New York Fashion Week experience.

We are grateful to the creative professionals who documented these memories for our models, designers and families.

Photography:
Split Second Moments • Will Photography • Pelican Studios

AS SEEN IN 📰

NYFW Press & Editorial Coverage

Our New York Fashion Week story continued long after the final model left the runway.

From fashion and business publications to digital media and editorial features, I Love Mel Kids and our NYFW experiences have been reaching audiences beyond New York.

We're grateful to every publication and media platform helping us share the creativity, young talent and experiences behind our growing brand.

More NYFW press, editorials and model features coming soon.

LOVE MODEL MAG — NYFW SPECIAL EDITION 🗽

The Story Continues

The runway may be over, but we're not finished telling the story.

Love Model Mag is preparing a special New York Fashion Week edition celebrating the models, collections, fashion, photographs and unforgettable moments surrounding our NYFW experience.

From Unicorn Universe and Sparkle Mermaids to our Times Square Billboard Models and special model interviews, we're bringing the memories together in one special edition.

Coming Soon.

Love Model Mag • NYFW Special Edition 2026
Coming Soon

MORE THAN ONE RUNWAY

A Growing Story

New York Fashion Week is one chapter in a much bigger I Love Mel Kids story.

I Love Mel Kids is a growing children's fashion and experience brand bringing together fashion, runway opportunities, editorial projects, accessories and creative experiences for young models and their families.

Our goal is to create experiences where children can explore fashion, celebrate their individuality, build confidence and create memories with their families.

From New York to Puerto Rico and beyond, we continue creating new opportunities, new collections and new stories.

And we're just getting started. ✨

PRESS & MEDIA INQUIRIES

For press inquiries, editorial opportunities, collaborations and media requests:

Melissa Duran
Founder & Creative Director
I Love Mel Kids

Email: info@ilovemelkids.com

I Love Mel Kids • New York Fashion Week 2026 • New York City