September 13th | THE HAUTE COUTURE BOAT (NEW YORK EDITION)
Join us for an exclusive evening aboard our magnificent luxury yacht, where elegance meets the vibrant heart of New York City. This intimate event will feature a breathtaking fashion show in one salon, showcasing the latest trends and designs in a stunning waterfront setting. As you immerse yourself in the world of haute couture, you can also explore a premium art exhibition in another salon, highlighting exceptional works from renowned artists, all curated to stimulate your senses and inspire conversation.

Experience the perfect blend of style, sophistication, and creativity as we celebrate art and fashion like never before. Indulge in exquisite canapés and refreshing wine, ensuring an unforgettable night of luxury and leisure. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with fellow connoisseurs in an environment that promises to be as captivating as the talents on display. We look forward to welcoming you to an evening that will leave a lasting impression.
Live from New York at 7.00 pm on September 13th
Premier Runway Selections
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Witness the genesis of a new paradigm. Empório Aragão's Haute Couture collection is not merely adornment; it is a
meticulously crafted dialogue between tradition and rebellion, a whisper of ancient spirits in the language of modern defiance. Born from a reverence for the intricate poetry of Japanese cutting and design, these forms are not simply silhouettes, but architectural marvels. Each fold, each line, a deliberate stroke, echoing the disciplined grace of the East. This is where the profound depth of Ukiyo-e ("floating world") and Irezumi arts, two fundamental influences from Japan's Edo period (17th-19th centuries), blossom.

This vision was further shaped by the designers' recent immersive trip to Japan for the launch of their previous
collection in Osaka. Observe the audacious spirit manifested in the satin blazer, a canvas alive with the dynamic power of
traditional Japanese woodblock prints, and the ethereal mesh blouse, its sheer expanse tattooed with intricate, vibrant motifs that cling to the skin like whispered secrets, mirroring the artistry of a full-body canvas. The collection reveals a masterclass in contrasts: from the serene, monochromatic landscapes etched onto shirts and trousers, evoking ancient forests and hidden paths, to the electrifying shock of fuchsia, a vivid current cutting through shadow, demanding attention. Our structured shirts, fluid skirts, and commanding blazers bear patterns that are both abstraction and evocation, a testament to a world where nature's untamed wildness meets urban grit.

Forged from the earth's own bounty– the uncompromising strength of 100% cotton, the shimmering
deception of satin – these garments become a second skin, a testament to the tactile power of true luxury. They are both armor and embrace, a canvas upon which stories of strength, vulnerability, and untamed elegance are etched. This is not fashion for the faint of heart. This is for those who understand that true sophistication lies in the audacious, the fearless, the undeniably magnetic.
Schedule
Sep 13 SEPTEMBER
The Haute Couture Boat
Sep 13
Doors Open – 04:00 PM
Sep 13
Doors Open – 04:00 PM
Saturday - OPENING
Boarding (pickup)
Presentation

04:30 PM
04:30 PM
ART BIENNIAL SUR MER (Upper Deck)
Art exhibition curated by São Rafael Galleries
Featured artists:
Angela Thouless (Scotland), Ashima Kumar (India), Elena Varnava (Cyprus), Elizabeth Mikellides (England), HANA (Japan), Lina Alves (Portugal), Marc van der Leeden (USA), Marina Emphietzi (Cyprus), Minahada Yousyu (Japan), Shafaq Ahmad (Pakistan), Tohiona (Japan), Vinatha Reddy (India), Se Fenger (China) and Sonia Raymond (United Kingdom).
05:30 PM
05:30 PM
BRUNCH & VIDEO-PROJECTION (Aft Deck)
SOFT’WEAR 2D/3D DESIGN IN MOTION by Daniela Nascimento (Portugal)
VIBRANT VISIONS: ORIGINAL CANVAS PAINTINGS 3D HOLOGRAM PROJECTION by Sónia Raymond (United Kingdom), Poetonic (Ireland) and Sandhya Singh (India)
06:00 PM
06:00 PM
EMPÓRIO ARAGÃO RUNWAY (Lower Deck)
Resort 2025-26 Fashion Show by Empório Aragão
Artistic installation concept by Sílvia Raposo and Atsushi Kobayashi

3 hour cruise
EMPÓRIO ARAGÃO RESORT 2025/26
Runway Lineup:
  1. Empório Aragão Look 1. Model: Steve Peacock Satoko Kasuya
  2. Empório Aragão Look 2. Model: Rudea Horikawa
  3. Empório Aragão x Ashima Kumar. Model: Seina Kamo
  4. Empório Aragão x mimima-bee. Model: Aaron Thao
  5. Empório Aragão Look 4. Model: Kateřina Kautská
  6. Empório Aragão Look 5. Model: Lee Carter
  7. Empório Aragão Look 6. Model: Scotty jacobson
  8. Empório Aragão x Sandhya Singh. Model: Jackson Lee
  9. Empório Aragão x Elena Varnava. Model: Victoria Pousada
  10. Empório Aragão x Susanne Persson. Model: Maddie Mullen
  11. Empório Aragão Look 10. Model: Britney T.
  12. Empório Aragão x Vinatha Reddy. Model: Laura Guilarte
  13. Empório Aragão x Sonia Raymond. Model: Efatá Sandrem
  14. Empório Aragão Look 13. Model: Misora Matsumura
  15. Empório Aragão x Shafaq Ahamad. Model: Kelvin Ado
  16. Empório Aragão Look 15. Model: Shu Kitatani
  17. Empório Aragão x Marc van der Leeden. Model: Shu Kitatani
  18. Empório Aragão x Marina Emphietzi. Model: Misora Matsumura
  19. Empório Aragão x TOHIONA. Model: Shu Kitatani
  20. Empório Aragão x Elizabeth Mikellides. Model: Scotty Jacobson
  21. Empório Aragão x Se Fenger. Model: Cátia Gomes
  22. Empório Aragão x Minahada Yousyu. Model: Sander Neguin
  23. Empório Aragão x Angela Thouless. Model: Miyazaki Ayumi
  24. Empório Aragão x HANA. Model: Britney T
  25. Empório Aragão x Lina Alves. Model: Jackson Lee
  26. Empório Aragão x Shafaq Ahmad. Model: Anzhelika Nikolskaia
Jewerly partner: mimima-bee (Japan), Jin Accessories (China)
Shoes partner: TORICO TABI (Japan), Cinderela Shoes (Portugal)

06:40 PM

06:40 PM
Nessun Dorma (Turandot de Puccini) by opera singer Maddie Mullen (@maddiemullenmusic) (Lower Deck)
After-party with wine tasting and appetizers


09:00 PM
09:00 PM
Disembarking (drop-off)

Partners: São Rafael Galleries (@saorafael_galleries), Sílvia Raposo, Atsushi Kobayashi, Isaac Manesis, Casteel Lisac, Ron R., CW Studios, Sim Chocolate
Runway Location
The Haute Couture Boat
Board the epitome of luxury and creativity with The Haute-Couture Boat, proudly presented by the esteemed
Portuguese haute couture house, Empório Aragão. This exclusive event, framed by the stunning Manhattan
skyline, guarantees to be an unparalleled celebration of high fashion and artistic expression at the very heart of New York City.
How to get there?
  • The Haute Couture Boat, Chelsea Piers, New York, NY 10011, USA
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