KRATER is a pioneering cultural platform that reimagines the intersection of fashion design, performance art, and electronic music. More than just an event, KRATER is a movement dedicated to transforming culture by fostering creativity, inclusivity, and community.

Held twice a year during New York Fashion Week, KRATER offers a cost-free platform for emerging designers and artists, particularly those from underrepresented communities. By challenging traditional runways with innovative fashion performances and integrating art and music, KRATER drives cultural change while promoting artistic expression and economic empowerment.

vision

To be a leading global platform that celebrates the intersection of fashion design, performance art, and electronic music, driving cultural transformation through innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable practices.

mission

To empower emerging fashion designers, performance artists, and musical artists by providing an inclusive and accessible platform where they can express their authentic selves, collaborate across disciplines, and engage with a diverse audience.

We are committed to breaking down financial barriers, promoting sustainable practices, and building a vibrant, year-round artistic community that transforms culture through creativity.

Event Highlights

  • Fashion Performances

    At KRATER, fashion transcends the traditional runway to become a dynamic form of performance art. Our fashion performances are a fusion of sustainable design, innovative artistry, and powerful storytelling, where each collection is presented as a multisensory experience.

    Designers push the boundaries of their craft, blending fashion with live perfor- mance and electronic music to create immersive displays that challenge conventional norms. These performances not only showcase the creativity and vision of emerging designers but also amplify diverse voices and narratives, making each show a transformative experience that resonates deeply with our audience.

  • Pop Up Market

    KRATER offers a free, complimentary pop-up market for participating designers, providing them with a unique opportunity to connect directly with the audience.

    This market allows designers to showcase and sell their collections at no cost, supporting them financially while fostering both artistic expression and economic empowerment. It’s a space where creativity meets commerce, enabling attendees to take home one-of-a-kind pieces while supporting emerging talent.

  • After Party

    The KRATER experience continues with an unforgettable after party, where creativity and celebration merge seamlessly. Featuring live sets by top electronic music DJs, the after party provides a space for attendees, designers, and artists to unwind, connect, and celebrate the night’s achievements.

    It’s more than just an after-party—it’s an extension of the event’s artistic energy, offering a vibrant, inclusive atmosphere where fashion, music, and community come together to close the night on a high note.

THE SIGNIFICANCE OF KRATER

The symposium, a festive gathering deeply ingrained in Greek society, especially in Athens, held significant social and cultural importance. Vase depictions over a century illustrate the central role of wine, women, and song in these events. However, the true essence of the symposium was its role as an institution fostering citizen engagement, facilitating business transactions, and promoting serious discourse, as highlighted in Plato's dialogues.

A key element of the symposium was the vase used to dilute wine with water and serve it to participants.

In black-figure vase painting before the late sixth century B.C., large and elaborate kraters often depicted mythological scenes. This particular krater is exceptionally important as one of the earliest to portray wine, women, and song in a mythological context.

Inspired by this vessel, we have named our event KRATER, symbolizing an artistic incubator where sustainable fashion design, electronic music, and performance art converge. KRATER represents an artistic vessel where imagination transcends boundaries, reflecting the transformative power of the symposium and its societal impact.