Photos: 810 Models take Flint to New York Fashion Week

FLINT, Mich. — A group of Flint models headed east to bring the city’s style to New York Fashion Week for the Indie Fashion Show.

Led by Adriana Lanice, founder and CEO of La BelleWERK Modeling and Booking Agency and producer of 810 Fashion Shows, the group of models, photographers and creative consultants traveled to New York from Feb. 13 – 15, 2026, to represent the city on one of fashion’s biggest stages.

The runway showcased 810 Models in custom designs by Shanta Smith of Unleashed Apparel and Ziyaa Lanai, blending hometown creativity with high-fashion energy.

Check out photos of the event below for behind-the-scenes moments, runway highlights and snapshots of 810 Models lighting up Times Square.

The Journey

The 810 Models and crew pose for a group photo on Feb. 15, 2026.
The van carrying the 810 team refuels at a gas station on the way to New York City, Feb. 13, 2026.
810 Model Alex Green poses for a photo inside a gas station on the way to New York City on Feb. 13, 2026.

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