Break Free NYFW Was About Freedom & Fashion

Break Free NYFW held its premiere showcase on Monday, February 14th featuring designers Wu-Sah, Jacqueline City Apparel, Love Disorder, Adorn Your Clothes, and LadyCat. These designers came together to raise awareness for the nonprofit organization, 10,000 Beds, which has a scholarship fund to assist those struggling with a substance use disorder attend a rehabilitation center of their choice.

“The fashion industry has long been an influencer in how society chooses to live, dress, and act, commented Jean Krisle, founder of 10,000 Beds stated in the moving speech she delivered at the event to the nearly 300 people in attendance, “We are honored to be included in the conversation of how the fashion industry can raise awareness about mental health and recovery — not only within its ranks — but in society at large.”

Break Free is the brainchild of Alexandra Nyman, the creative director and founder of LadyCat and the Editor-In-Chief of Soberocity. A highlight of the event was Deni Carise, PhD, the Chief Scientific Officer for the Recovery Centers of America, the event’s corporate sponsor, returning to the catwalk for the first time in two decades as a person in recovery.

There was a surprise performance on the runway by plus-sized model and body positivity activist, Gabby Fe. Fe performed her hit singles “Better” and…