IMPACT Showcases Eco-Friendly Fashion at NYFW

Diverse designer platform challenges industry norms on the runway.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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IMPACT, a fashion platform founded by designer Lizzy Gee in 2020, held its annual New York Fashion Week showcase in the heart of Wall Street. The event featured bright, innovative designs from eco-friendly and diverse voices in the industry, along with a performance by electronic artist Princess.

Why it matters

IMPACT aims to uplift underrepresented perspectives in fashion, which has historically lacked diversity and sustainability. The platform's NYFW show highlights the growing demand for more inclusive and environmentally conscious design.

The details

IMPACT's NYFW showcase featured bold, colorful collections from emerging designers focused on using sustainable materials and production methods. The event also included a performance by electronic artist Princess, who shared a message about the fashion industry's environmental impact, stating "Mother Nature doesn't make microplastics."

  • IMPACT was founded by designer Lizzy Gee in 2020.
  • IMPACT held its annual NYFW showcase in February 2026.

The players

IMPACT

A fashion platform founded in 2020 to uplift eco-friendly and diverse voices in the industry.

Lizzy Gee

The designer who founded IMPACT in 2020.

Princess

An electronic artist who performed at IMPACT's NYFW showcase.

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What they’re saying

“Mother Nature doesn't make microplastics.”

— Princess, Electronic Artist (Washington Square News)

The takeaway

IMPACT's NYFW showcase demonstrates the growing demand for more sustainable and inclusive fashion, challenging industry norms and uplifting diverse voices that are shaping the future of the industry.