After everything I experienced on Project Runway, I found myself standing at the edge of another transformation.
THE PHOENIX is about that moment—the space between what has been and what comes next. It is about honoring everything you've lived, consciously preparing for what you cannot yet see, and having the courage to enter the fire when you know the fire is necessary.
The fire is not punishment.
The fire is the catalyst.
For me, this collection is about choosing that process. About enduring the burn, carrying the wisdom of what came before, and allowing yourself to emerge renewed—not as who you were, but as who you are becoming.
The Phoenix does not return to life.
It returns as life renewed.
I invite you to experience THE PHOENIX with me.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2026 7:30PM
84 WEST 120TH STREET
HARLEM, NEW YORK, NY 10027
Love,
JOSEPHMcRAE
