Vanderbilt Takes The Runway

More than a century after the Vanderbilt family helped shape Grand Central Terminal, the family name is returning to the landmark with a decidedly modern purpose. On September 15, during New York Fashion Week, Consuelo Vanderbilt Costin will transform Vanderbilt Hall into an international fashion presentation celebrating American heritage, global creativity and the evolving relationship between fashion and technology.

The event marks the first fashion presentation from House of Vanderbilt and the New York Fashion Week debut of Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio, founded by Vanderbilt Costin and media entrepreneur Michaela Seewald. Timed to coincide with America’s 250th anniversary, the evening will connect one of New York’s most recognizable historic settings with designers representing a new generation of international talent.

Latin fashion will play a prominent role, with Mario Lopez serving as host and Mexican designer Lorena Saravia among the featured names. Known for blending Mexican craftsmanship with contemporary luxury, Saravia will be joined by Stockholm-based designer Dustin Glickman of DSTN, recognized for his distinctive “dark cowboy” aesthetic, and Paris couturier Nabil Hayari of Hayari Paris.

Their participation reflects the broader mission of Vanderbilt & Seewald Global Studio: helping designers expand into international markets while maintaining ownership and creative control. The venture combines investment, strategic guidance, media support, distribution and commerce technology designed to turn creative visibility into sustainable business growth.

The runway itself will also showcase that technology. Plans call for AI-enabled commerce, livestream shopping and Click-To-Buy integration, allowing viewers beyond Vanderbilt Hall to engage directly with the collections. The platform is supported in part by the creative network and technology of SohoMuse, which Vanderbilt Costin co-founded.

For Vanderbilt Costin, the location carries personal significance. Vanderbilt Hall connects her family’s history with a vision focused firmly on the future. Rather than treating legacy as something preserved behind glass, House of Vanderbilt is using it as a foundation for new ideas, designers and opportunities.

That contrast gives the presentation its particular New York character: historic architecture, international fashion and emerging technology meeting beneath one roof. Grand Central has always been a place defined by movement, bringing people together before sending them toward their next destination. For one evening during Fashion Week, that same spirit will extend to the runway.

The result is both a homecoming and a beginning, placing the Vanderbilt name behind a new platform intended to give designers greater visibility, broader access and a direct connection with consumers around the world.

For more information, please visit:
www.houseofvanderbilt.com & www.vsglobalstudio.com