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NYFW Designers Serve Up Snacks: Butter Sculptures, Popcorn, and Oyster Towers

other · 2026-09-17

During New York Fashion Week, culinary delights took center stage, with an array of snacks and beverages on display. Emily Dawn Long debuted with popcorn, while Kallmeyer featured sea salt dark chocolate and Coach presented traditional bar snacks. At Paris Fashion Week, The Row offered cherries and blackberries. Gwyneth Paltrow’s showcase included a butter block accompanied by vegetables and fruits. Coach's location resembled a cocktail lounge, and Collina Strada presented a margarita fountain along with a variety of international treats. Emily Dawn Long's popcorn was popped in coconut oil, and Marcus Allen featured gourmet Uncrustables. Sabyasachi added an oyster tower and caviar station, enhancing the fashion week experience with both decor and nourishment.

Key facts

  • New York Fashion Week featured snacks and drinks at various shows.
  • Emily Dawn Long served popcorn popped in coconut oil at her screening-party debut.
  • Kallmeyer offered sea salt dark chocolate and chilled water.
  • Coach provided classic bar snacks and cocktails in a lounge-like setting.
  • Gwyneth Paltrow’s Gwyn presentation included a giant butter block carved with the brand’s logo, served with vegetables, figs, peaches, and cream.
  • Collina Strada’s show at Storm King had a margarita fountain, Bon Bon candy, princess tortas, Swedish fare, and knäckebröd used as plates.
  • Marcus Allen’s Society Archive show served gourmet Uncrustables and lemonade with Argentinian peanut butter.
  • Sabyasachi featured an oyster tower with tiny Tabascos and pearls, plus a caviar station.

Entities

Artists

Institutions

  • Vogue
  • CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund
  • The Row
  • Gwyn
  • Coach
  • Kallmeyer
  • Collina Strada
  • Storm King
  • Society Archive
  • Sabyasachi
  • TWP
  • Proenza
  • Vogue Business
  • Vogue Runway

Locations

  • New York
  • United States
  • Paris
  • France
  • Storm King
  • Sweden

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