Fashion, music, and culture converge as Grammy Award-winning artiste and Hollywood actor Septimius The Great headlines Fashion Elevation 2026: The Essence of Style on Saturday, April 18.

Set for The Summit, 16 Chelsea Avenue in New Kingston, the fashion showcase will bring together designers, models, creatives, and cultural tastemakers from across the globe for an evening celebrating couture, creativity, and cultural expression.

Septimius The Great will unveiling his luxury menswear line, the Septimius Couture Collection, while also delivering a live musical performance.

The event is presented by The Mahogany Entertainment Network in collaboration with the globally recognised fashion production company LA Fashion Closet, which recently produced a celebrated international runway production in New Delhi, India.

The production is led by actor, model, and international fashion show director Rashad Todd, known for staging visually captivating runway experiences that blend theatrical presentation with global fashion artistry.

Septimius Couture Collection represents a bold interpretation of modern luxury menswear. The collection is defined by its precision tailoring, elevated silhouettes, and statement design elements crafted for the modern gentleman. The designs embody a refined yet expressive aesthetic — where classic elegance meets contemporary fashion storytelling.

Beyond the runway, Septimius The Great will further captivate the audience with a live performance featuring selections from his Grammy Award-recognised catalogue, seamlessly merging music and fashion into a multidimensional entertainment experience.

The evening will also feature a special performance by the Mahogany Dance Ensemble, showcasing some of their gold medal-winning dance pieces, adding a dynamic and culturally rich element to the production.

Fashion Elevation 2026 will also feature a distinguished line-up of designers, among them Heather Laine, Endlesz Dezigns, Shades of Africa, Polka Dots, Earl Williams, Yard Pop, and Pepper Jacques Collection, alongside guest designers and surprise performers from the international fashion community.

The production is powered by an experienced team from The Mahogany Entertainment Network, including Executive Producer Howard Leslie; Weston Haughton, creative consultant; Brent Maxwell, director and choreographer; design and décor coordinator Ann-Marie Summers; and Fitzroy James, designer and fashion coordinator.

Guests are encouraged to arrive embodying the spirit of fashion excellence when the doors open at 7:00 pm; showtime is 8:00 pm.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the New Jamaica of Peace Foundation, supporting initiatives that promote community empowerment and social development.