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Forever 21 brought the magic back to New York Fashion Week with its sexy fashion show and party produced by Planet Fashion

September 14th, 2021 – Miami, FL – Media and event company, Planet Fashion marked their return to New York Fashion Week with a bold fashion show production for mega-retailer, Forever 21. Set in the heart of the West Village, the show was built out in a gorgeous industrial space with exposed brick walls and skylights. Gold neon Forever 21 letters served as the backdrop for the chic, edgy aesthetic. The collection was a nod to the sexy reference of the Bridgett Bardot era mixed with today’s urban fashionista.  Forever 21 has certainly taken on a more high fashion tone under the art direction of Planet Fashion. Among the models walking the runway were Total Divas reality TV star Danielle Moinet, current Miss El Salvador Vanessa Velasquez, former Miss Poland Caroline Derpienski, Maxim Model Rachel Vallori, and influencers, Iriannis Lopez, Daylon Muenzer, Bri Wilburn, Kemi Areke, Aly Korin, Anthia Mo, Karen Chaiane and Giselle Pina. There was a live performance by Warner Music artist Maya Soufi.  In the fashionable crowd, was Actor Rome Flynn, NBA star JT Thor, actress Lilly Ketchman, actresses from The hit Netflix series Baby Sitter’s Club, Anais And Mirabelle Lee, Model Wendell Lissimore, TikTok Stars Chicklet, and Maleni Cruz, and many other influencers and notable personalities in sports, music, and fashion. Cocktails were sponsored by Kolohe Juice and elevate Tequila. Skin and Co. provided cosmetic gifts. The event was part of a digital influencer marketing campaign by Planet Fashion for Forever 21.

Forever 21 brought the magic back to New York Fashion Week with its sexy fashion show and party produced by Planet Fashion

Model Karolina Derpienska walks the runway for Forever 21

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Danielle Moinet walks the runway for Forever 21

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Fashion model Daylon Muenzer walks the runway for Forever 21

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Model Bri Wilburn walks the runway for Forever 21

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Model Anthia Mo walks the runway for Forever 21

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Guest attending Forever 21 show

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Guest attending Forever 21 show

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Guest attending Forever 21 show

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Guest attending Forever 21 show

Photo credit: Jessie Williams

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