FashioNXT Night Three Features Charming Collections
Night three of FashioNXT featured returning designers showcasing bigger collections of 10 to 15 pieces. The designers include the 2025 UpNXT Runway Competition Winner Vanessa Robeson along with FashionNXT x Truman Fry, Mensonique and LALUVE by FYNAPPAREL.
The show started with opening remarks from FashioNXT founder Tito Chowdhury who was very grateful people attended the show, “It’s Saturday night in Portland and there is so much going on and you could be anywhere else. But you chose to be here tonight so thank you.”
Designer Lisa Mensonides kicked off the night with her brand Mensonique showcasing a 15 piece collection that included many stunning dresses and two piece sets. Her glimmering gowns played with different elements including sequence, diamonds, and unique patterns. The collection felt like elevated prom dresses with many of the pieces perfect for a spring day.
Next up was Vanessa Robeson the 2025 UpNXT Runway Winner who debuted her new lingerie collection. The designs were seductive and sexy bralettes and corsets with each featuring a distant color. Some of the bralettes had fun lacy patterns while other pieces were playful coverups. The final two looks were ballgowns showing the full evaluation from lingerie in the morning and ready to go to a red carpet in the evening.
LALUVE by FYNAPPAREL debuted its new bridal collection that felt stunning and elegant with a variety of bridal dresses that felt perfect for any bride and style of wedding. Some pieces were long and timeless with lots of fluffy tulle, long veils, and trains while others played with modern sultrier silhouettes. The final pieces were perfect for a wedding reception being short and sparkly with a lot of sequins.
FashionNXT x Truman Fry closed the show with his third appearance of the weekend styling the UpNXT merch line in fashion-forward streetwear. This merch line supports the UpNXT designers with a portion of merch sales going back to those designers. Presale is live now!
A huge thank you to everyone who attended FashioNXT 2026 and everyone who volunteered and helped make the show possible. We can’t wait to see you next year!