{"id":727890,"date":"2025-01-16T12:30:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:30:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/?p=727890"},"modified":"2025-01-16T12:30:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-16T12:30:01","slug":"break-free-foundation-presents-recovery-on-the-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/pressreleases\/break-free-foundation-presents-recovery-on-the-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week_727890.html","title":{"rendered":"Break Free Foundation Presents &#8220;Recovery on the Runway&#8221; at New York Fashion Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Break Free Foundation is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated event, <strong>&ldquo;Recovery on the Runway,&rdquo;<\/strong> taking place on <strong>Saturday, February 8th, 2025<\/strong>, during <strong>New York Fashion Week<\/strong>. This innovative runway show continues to lead the conversation on mental health, substance use disorders, and co-occurring disorders within the fashion industry and beyond, merging creativity with advocacy to foster hope, break stigma, and celebrate resilience.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Event Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday, February 8th, 2025<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>6:00 PM<\/strong> &ndash; Doors open for red carpet photos and virtual panel highlights<\/li>\n<li><strong>7:00 PM<\/strong> &ndash; Fashion show begins<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong><br \/>Location:<\/strong> Judson Memorial Church, 55 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;Recovery on the Runway&rdquo; redefines the traditional fashion show, putting recovery and mental health advocacy at the forefront. Each season, the Break Free Foundation invites activists, influencers, and designers to use their art to inspire change and spread the message that <strong>there is life beyond recovery<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The show highlights diverse recovery stories, encompassing journeys from substance use, co-occurring disorders, risky behaviors like love addiction, gambling addiction, self-harm, disordered eating, surviving a suicide attempt, and mental health recovery.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">&ldquo;At Break Free, we believe that everyone is recovering from something,&rdquo; said <strong>Alexandra Nyman<\/strong>, founder of Break Free Foundation. &ldquo;This event is more than a fashion show &mdash; it&rsquo;s a movement to celebrate resilience, break down stigma, and empower those in recovery.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Featured Designers<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><strong>Sky Eagle Collection:<\/strong> Led by Native American artist and veteran <strong>Dante Biss-Grayson<\/strong>, this brand celebrates cultural heritage and resilience through contemporary fashion.\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rehab Studios:<\/strong> Inspired by real recovery journeys, this New York City-based brand merges streetwear and ready-to-wear designs that challenge stigma and celebrate individuality.\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chablis Designs:<\/strong> Helmed by <strong>Tyrone Chablis<\/strong>, a cornerstone of the New Jersey fashion scene, showcasing timeless style and innovative designs rooted in passion and experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Proceeds from this event will support the <strong>Break Free Foundation&rsquo;s Scholarship Fund<\/strong>, which provides financial aid for individuals seeking treatment for substance use disorders.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Break Free Foundation invites the community to experience this unique celebration of advocacy, fashion, and resilience. Complimentary tickets are available for individuals in recovery who cannot afford to attend by emailing <strong>team@breakfreefoundation.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Tickets<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Available now on <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/1052828998877?aff=oddtdtcreator\" target=\"_blank\">eventbrite.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>About Break Free Foundation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Break Free Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders. Through events like &ldquo;Recovery on the Runway,&rdquo; support groups, and advocacy initiatives, Break Free empowers individuals and families on their recovery journeys, fostering a culture where recovery is accessible and celebrated.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">For press inquiries, sponsorship opportunities, or more information, please contact: <strong>Alexandra Nyman <\/strong>at <strong>team@breakfreefoundation.org<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style='font-size:18px !important;'>Media Contact<\/span><br \/><strong>Company Name:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/companyname\/breakfreenyfw.com_82890.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">Break Free NYFW<\/a><br \/><strong>Contact Person:<\/strong> Alexandra Nyman<br \/><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/email_contact_us.php?pr=break-free-foundation-presents-recovery-on-the-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week\" rel=\"nofollow\">Send Email<\/a><br \/><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 5703690325<br \/><strong>City:<\/strong> NYC<br \/><strong>State:<\/strong> New York<br \/><strong>Country:<\/strong> United States<br \/><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.breakfreenyfw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.breakfreenyfw.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abnewswire.com\/press_stat.php?pr=break-free-foundation-presents-recovery-on-the-runway-at-new-york-fashion-week\" alt=\"\" width=\"1px\" height=\"1px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Break Free Foundation is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated event, &ldquo;Recovery on the Runway,&rdquo; taking place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, during New York Fashion Week. 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