By Senay GOKCEN | Editor-in-Chief
Sustainable Luxury Brand Raul Peñaranda Fall / Winter 2026 Private Runway Show under the Official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar.
Raul Peñaranda presented his Fall 2026 collection ‘BOLERO NIGHTS‘ on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar on February 16, 2026.
Clara Vegas Goetz @claravegasgoetz walks the runway at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS,” presented on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City. Goetz, Miss Venezuela Universe 2025, made her NYFW debut in the show. Photo by Chia-Ta Tsai @ct_tsai
New York-based designer Raúl Peñaranda has steadily transformed his lifelong dream into reality, building a luxury womenswear brand defined by a distinctive balance of edge and sophistication. Recognized for his exceptional craftsmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and refined aesthetic, Peñaranda was once dubbed “The New King of NYFW” by Vogue Mexico. His guiding philosophy, “Dream-Vision-Reality,” continues to shape both his creative vision and his growing legacy.
Models walks the runway at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS,” presented on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City.
On February 16, 2026, Peñaranda unveiled his Fall 2026 collection, “Bolero Nights,” on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar. The presentation took place at Rockefeller Plaza, reinforcing his presence within one of fashion’s most prestigious global stages.
Models walks the runway at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS,” presented on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City.
“Bolero Nights” served as both a personal and cultural statement. The collection celebrated Peñaranda’s Colombian-Venezuelan-American heritage while acting as a love letter to the romance and nostalgia of a refined, elegant era. The designer reaffirmed his signature design language of shine, sheer textures, and fluid silhouettes, introducing a mood that balanced sophistication with sensuality.
Models walks the runway at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS,” presented on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City.
The show featured looks from his contemporary womenswear line, ARLU, alongside one-of-a-kind couture pieces from Atelier Peñaranda. Sustainability and cruelty-free production remained central to the brand’s ethos, with each garment created through mindful sourcing and responsible craftsmanship.
Models walks the runway at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS,” presented on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City.
The Atelier Collection highlighted Peñaranda’s mastery of luxurious materials, from French bouclé, Italian silk, metallic brocade, organza, French lace, and crinkle chiffon to intricate hand-beaded embellishments. This rich textile foundation allowed the lineup to explore the tension between romance and structure through an interplay of embroidery, sequins, and printed suede, while silhouettes leaned decisively toward occasion dressing. Column gowns, open backs, and controlled cut-outs reinforced a confident after-dark narrative, as strong shoulders, tactile surfaces, and high-contrast embellishment anchored the collection in Peñaranda’s signature language: polished glamour with theatrical precision. The result was a body of work that felt avant-garde yet wearable, opulent yet emotionally grounded.
Clara Vegas Goetz @claravegasgoetz walks the runway at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS,” presented on the official CFDA New York Fashion Week calendar at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City.
This season marked Peñaranda’s 33rd consecutive collection presented during New York Fashion Week, achieved with the continued support of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). This milestone places him among a rare group of designers of Latin heritage – alongside Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera – who have maintained such sustained visibility on the global fashion stage. 
Models posing at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS” presentation at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City. Photo by Juan Manuel Vargas Ramirez – @juavar
With “Bolero Nights,” Peñaranda reaffirmed the foundations of his brand: luxury, refinement, exclusivity, repurposing, mindfulness, and kindness. The collection stood not only as a showcase of craftsmanship, but also as a reflection of a designer whose creative journey continues to evolve while remaining deeply rooted in identity and purpose.
Models posing at Raul Peñaranda Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS” presentation at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City.
Accessories Collaboration
For Fall 2026, BOLERO NIGHTS, Raúl Peñaranda deepened his creative dialogue with European accessories house Lonza, marking their second runway collaboration following the designer’s BLOOM presentation in September 2025. For this season, Lonza completed the collection with its signature heels, structured footwear, and refined handbags, grounding Peñaranda’s dramatic silhouettes with timeless polish.
With more than two decades of heritage and a strong foothold across Eastern Europe, LONZA SHOES has built its reputation on premium craftsmanship and sophisticated design. As the brand expands into the United States, its ethos remains centered on empowering women through pieces that blend elegance, confidence, and enduring wearability.
Jewelry Collaboration
Jewelry for BOLERO NIGHTS was created in collaboration with Colombian design house Awork by Andrés Sánchez. Known for its meticulous handmade approach, Awork produces each piece to order, reinforcing the collection’s sense of intimacy and artisanal value. The custom process allows up to ten business days for production, underscoring the brand’s commitment to craftsmanship over mass production.
With BOLERO NIGHTS, Peñaranda reaffirmed his commitment to craftsmanship-driven eveningwear while sharpening the brand’s red-carpet identity. The collection positioned texture, silhouette, and textile provenance at the center of the narrative, underscoring a vision of femininity that is both dramatic and deliberate.
Raul Peñaranda and Clara Vegas Goetz
Clara Vegas Goetz wears the Italian multi sequin stripe cut-out gown from Raúl Peñaranda’s Fall 2026 ‘BOLERO NIGHTS’ Collection.
Raul Peñaranda, Miss Venezuela Universe 2025 Clara Vegas Goetz @claravegasgoetz and the Models posing at his Fall 2026 “BOLERO NIGHTS” presentation at Rockefeller Plaza on February 16, 2026 in New York City.
Special Thanks to Photographers:
Chia-Ta Tsai – @ct_tsai
Juan Manuel Vargas Ramirez – @juavar
All images used by permission.
Raul Peñaranda
https://raulpenaranda.com |@raul_penaranda
Raul Peñaranda‘s collections celebrate the intrinsic beauty of the human spirit with his one of a kind expert craftsmanship and beautiful use of luxurious fabrics to create a uniquely avant-garde yet wearable collection. Through this uncompromising style, Raul has dared to be himself and only two years after debuting at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week back in 2010 was declared by FORBES magazine as one of the fastest growing fashion entrepreneurs to come out of the small business industry with his 100% USA manufactured ready to wear fashion line for women and Vogue Mexico named Raul “The New King of New York Fashion Week” for his extraordinary craftsmanship, attention to detail and exquisite style. Recently he became a member of “Friends of the CFDA” under the leadership of Thom Browne and Jordan Roth.
Raul was born in Cali, Colombia. He grew up in Caracas, Venezuela and moved to Miami, Florida with his family as a young adult. In 2000, Raul relocated to New York City where he was offered a freelance design position at Liz Claiborne, while enrolled at F.I.T and Parson’s. Over the next ten years, some of the industry’s most established fashion houses and CFDA members felt his creative impact such as Oscar de la Renta, Donna Karan, Zac Posen, Nicole Miller and Tommy Hilfiger. He has held key positions as Creative Director of Merchandise and Trend Services, Head Designer and Textile/CAD Designer.
Raul is only getting started and with 18 seasons (33 collections uninterrupted at NYFW) of inspiring and sustainable luxury pieces crafted with kindness; there is only one demand from the designer; SHOW THE WORLD WHO YOU ARE.
CREDITS
Jewelry: Awork by Andrés Sánchez @aworkjoyeria
Shoes: Lonza @lonza.brands
Casting Director: Dimas Bravo @dimasnyc
Model Agencies:
Liz J @lizjmodelsofficial
Crawford New York @crawfordmodels
Fenton Model Management @fentonmodels
Genetics Model Management @geneticsmgmt
Elite Modeling Agency Network @elitemodelworld
Soul Model & Artist Management @soulartistmgmtwomen
reMade Management @remademgmt
APM New York @apmmodels
Make up Beauty Director: Diva Soria @thedivasoria
Make up: Vera Nicolla @makeup.byveranicolla
Hair: Reny Brito @renyhairystyles
Nails: William Camargo @mrluisnails
Special Thanks:
Council of Fashion Designers of America @cfda
Harry Levy Altman @harrylevya, Artistic & Creative Director @missvenezuela | @missuniverse_venezuela
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