NYC’s ultimate summer soirée: luxury fashion, conscious design, and a landmark filled with legacy
📍By Yongwen Yuan | Estimated Read: 6 Minutes
Prologue: A House with a Past, A Night for the Future
On June 12th, the echoes of history met the future of fashion inside the storied Lincoln Isham House, a stately residence built by the granddaughter of Abraham Lincoln. Closr hosted Couture for a Cause within this landmark space, transforming it into a living gallery where legacy and innovation intertwined. Each floor of the townhouse unfolded like a curated narrative, with designers inviting guests into their creative worlds through fabric, silhouette, and storytelling. Carefully paired wines elevated the experience, adding a sensory layer to the evening’s dialogue between past and present.
(Couture for a Cause Poster, Picture by BFA Image)
At the heart of the event was a shared belief: that fashion can be more than ornamental — it can be purposeful, expressive, and rooted in meaning. These were not just garments, but stories stitched with intention. Meet the designers who brought this vision to life, their voices shaping a more conscious, artful, and enduring future of couture.
(Night of the event, guests chatting and sipping wine, Picture by Marcus Lewis)
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Chapter I: The Dreamer – Vellachor’s Modern Heirlooms
Bridal-inspired silhouettes. Vintage romance. Ethereal wedding wear with a poetic soul.
Romantic, otherworldly, and handcrafted with care, Vellachor opened the evening with a vision bathed in softness and story. Drawing from Victorian quietude and European summer elegance, the brand’s hand-embellished corsetry, whisper-light tulles, and flowing gowns evoked the intimacy of heirlooms and the grandeur of modern bridalwear.
(Left to Right: Models Natalie Demarco, Claire Bacon, and Minami Ando in Vellachor, Picture by BFA Image and Karla Tomanelli )
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Made ethically in Los Angeles, Vellachor crafts garments to be treasured, each a piece of wearable memory rooted in sustainability and slowness. Whether worn at a wedding or passed down through generations, their pieces are designed to endure.
(Left top: Guests browsing through Vellachor's collection; Left bottom: Model Minami Ando in Vellachor, chatting with guests; Right: Designer Ella Titus besides collection, Picture by Marcus Lewis)
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Chapter II: The Sculptor – Megan Renee's Shaping of Modern Femininity
Bold femininity. Statement dressing. Conscious fashion for the modern muse.
In the next room, Megan Renee offered a refreshing interpretation of femininity, one built on strength, shape, and sustainability. Her designs walked the line between architectural and fluid, featuring sculptural tops, cinched silhouettes, and textures that moved with intent.
(Model June Ramadhan in Megan Renee, Source: BFA Image)
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Crafted with ethical practices and an inclusive vision, the collection exuded event-ready power, ideal for evening wear, summer celebrations, or the boldest wedding guest. Megan’s pieces don’t whisper — they declare, embodying the new woman who leads with both confidence and care.
(Left: Model Tenny Zhang in Megan Renee; Right: Designer Megan Smith chatting with guest, Pictures by Karla Tomanelli)
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Chapter III: The Craftsman– Darzi Studio’s Quiet Precision
Refined menswear. Heritage tailoring. Minimalism with meaning.
With a deep respect for technique and a mastery of silhouette, Darzi Studio closed the showcase with a collection that celebrated tailoring as an art form. Rooted in South Asian craftsmanship and elevated through a contemporary lens, the designs spoke in clean lines, elegant draping, and a refined palette that favored richness over excess.
（Designer Rythum Singh in tailored Darzi Studio Suit, Picture by Karla Tomanelli)
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Darzi’s quiet luxury is designed for those who value intention, ideal for the groom who defies convention, or anyone seeking timeless elegance with cultural depth. Every piece speaks with precision, carrying the quiet strength of rebellion dressed in refinement.
(Left: Close-up detail of Darzi Studio suit; Right: Models Jaylen Bennett, Ray Wu, and Javier Baez in Darzi Studio, Picture by Marcus Lewis)
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Epilogue: A Legacy in the Making
Couture for a Cause was more than a showcase — it was a statement. Inside one of New York’s most historic homes, Closr gathered designers who are shaping a new narrative in fashion: one rooted in sustainability, identity, and legacy.
(Closr founder Drishti Gangwani in Vellachor and Nest Seekers Global Wealth Office's Katie Van Brunt in Megan Renee, Photo by BFA Image)
(Isham House Staircase Shoot from Top Floor, Picture by Karla Tomanelli)
In every room, the lines between fashion and art, past and present, purpose and beauty, blurred. This was not just an evening to remember, but a glimpse into the future of fashion.
And Closr is proud to be part of that story.
At Closr, we believe fashion becomes culture when it’s created with intention. As the industry evolves, we’re spotlighting the designers who are rewriting its rules and championing identity, sustainability, and storytelling through every stitch.
Meet the emerging voices shaping what’s next in fashion, one purpose-led collection at a time.