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Inside His NYFW Takeover

Prince Joseph kicked off the week at SB Fashion
Week Global, a powerhouse platform for rising
talent, before diving into a whirlwind of show-
stopping collections. At Art Hearts Fashion, inside
the iconic Angel Orensanz Foundation Center for
the Arts, he took in visionary designs from a
roster of trailblazers: Ena Mars, Tiffany Rae,
Monday Blues, Studio, Maribel Julcahuanca,
Electric Circus NYC, Cross Colours, Carlos Pienda,
Soid Studios, Raul Penaranda, Bad Pink, Milla
Stone, Kimia Arya, Giannina Azar, and Black Tape
Project. Each runway moment reinforced one
undeniable truth: fashion is the boldest form of
self-expression.
Midweek, he stepped into the rebellious energy
of Supermodel Unlimited’s The Limitless Fashion
Show, where fearless silhouettes and avant-
Prince Joseph Olaniyan: A Royal Force garde storytelling stole the spotlight – exactly
Reshaping the Future of Fashion the kind of disruptive creativity RNC stands for.
Then came Wu-Tang Clan’s fashion takeover,
where hip-hop nostalgia met high-fashion edge
New York Fashion Week 2025 wasn’t just a runway
spectacle – it was a revolution. And at the heart of it in a seamless fusion of streetwear and luxury.
all? Prince Joseph Olaniyan, the tastemaker, visionary, This wasn’t just a show – it was a cultural event, a
and connector redefining what it means to lead in love letter to legacy and a manifesto for the
fashion. More than just front-row presence, he was on future.
a mission: to uplift emerging designers, amplify To close out the week, Prince Joseph immersed
cultural narratives, and remind the industry that himself in Cesar Galindo’s latest collection –
fashion is more than fabric – it’s identity, influence, where fluid draping met intricate Mexican
and power. craftsmanship at Gen Art—before stepping into
His secret weapon? The RNC Project – his brainchild the boundary-breaking world of House of Arches.
shaking up the industry by fusing fashion, culture, and Every show was a reminder that true fashion isn’t
creative empowerment. RNC isn’t just another brand; about following trends – it’s about storytelling,
it’s a movement. A global platform that’s turning up artistry, and risk-taking.
the volume on new voices, bridging artistic
communities, and using style as a megaphone for the
stories that matter. This NYFW, Prince Joseph wasn’t
just making waves – he was building bridges, linking
up with the power players and disruptors pushing
fashion into the future.

“Fashion is a global language, and through RNC, my
mission is to ensure Nigerian designers and creatives
have a voice on the world stage. At NYFW 2025, I
witnessed a new era – where heritage meets
innovation, and boundaries no longer exist. This isn’t
just about style; it’s about shaping the future of
fashion with purpose, culture, and unapologetic
authenticity.” – Prince Joseph Olaniyan