An Exhibition, Fashion Show & Awards Debut
Official Kickoff to New York Fashion Week, Reggae Month & Upcycle Fashion Week
New York, NY — February 7, 2026
New York Fashion Week opens with culture, history, and creative power as ROOTS ROCK STYLE: ART, FASHION & CULTURE takes over Saturday, February 7, 2026, serving as the official kickoff to New York Fashion Week, Reggae Month, and Upcycle Fashion Week.
Presented by Fashion Sizzle in partnership with Sizzle Arts, ROOTS ROCK STYLE is a bold, immersive exhibition and live fashion show that merges art, photography, runway, and cultural storytelling. The event celebrates the global influence of reggae culture while spotlighting sustainability through upcycled, custom, and vintage fashion designs.
Hosted at the iconic Holy Apostles Ballroom, the evening transforms the venue into a living cultural space — where runway meets museum, and fashion becomes history in motion.
EXHIBITION, RUNWAY & DESIGN
ROOTS ROCK STYLE features a dynamic presentation of:
- Upcycled fashion created from reclaimed and re imagined materials
- Custom designs crafted specifically for the runway
- Vintage and retro pieces honoring legacy style and cultural memory
Together, these collections reflect the roots, resistance, and creativity embedded in Caribbean and African diasporic fashion, aligning with the mission of Upcycle Fashion Week to promote sustainability, innovation, and conscious design.
FEATURED ARTISTS & CONTRIBUTORS
The exhibition and art showcase will include works by acclaimed and emerging creatives, including:
- Answered Stewart
- Garvin Gray
- Joe Swift
- And additional artists, designers, and visual storytellers
Photography, fine art, mixed media, and fashion installations come together to tell powerful stories of identity, heritage, and renewal.
DEBUT OF THE JAMROCK AWARDS
A historic highlight of the evening will be the official debut of the Jamrock Awards, recognizing excellence and impact within reggae, dancehall, and Caribbean culture.
The inaugural honor will be presented to Lady G, celebrating her groundbreaking contributions, cultural influence, and lasting legacy within reggae and dancehall history. Her recognition marks a powerful moment of acknowledgment and preservation, placing her story within a broader cultural archive.
A CULTURAL MOMENT AT NEW YORK FASHION WEEK
ROOTS ROCK STYLE is not just a fashion event — it is a cultural statement. Guests will experience:
- A museum-quality exhibition
- A high-energy fashion show
- The launch of a major cultural awards platform
- A celebration of heritage, sustainability, and artistic excellence
This event affirms that reggae culture is not only heard — it is worn, seen, preserved, and celebrated on a global stage.
EVENT DETAILS
Holy Apostles Ballroom
296 9th Avenue
New York, NY 10001
Saturday, February 7, 2026
Showtime: 7:30 PM
ABOUT THE PRESENTERS
Fashion Sizzle is a leading New York Fashion Week platform known for producing culturally driven fashion experiences and elevating independent designers.
Sizzle Arts is a creative arts organization dedicated to supporting artists, designers, and cultural preservation through exhibitions, fashion shows, education, and sustainable initiatives.
Upcycle Fashion Week, produced by Sizzle Arts, champions sustainable fashion through upcycled, custom, and vintage design, redefining the future of fashion through conscious creativity.
ROOTS. ROCK. STYLE.
Where heritage walks the runway.
Where sustainability meets culture.
Where New York Fashion Week begins.
