Ava Dash Stuns In ALICE + OLIVIA at New York Fashion Week
Ava Dash Stuns In ALICE + OLIVIA at New York Fashion Week
Vegan leather, effortless cool, and a front-row moment worth remembering.
By: ALICE + OLIVIA Editorial Team | Published: February 2026
The Moment: Surrogate's Court, September 2025
Where effortless cool met conscious fashion on NYFW's biggest stage.
Ava Dash delivered the kind of effortless glamour that makes Fashion Week worth watching. Arriving at the ALICE + OLIVIA Spring 2026 presentation — held inside the breathtaking Surrogate's Court in Lower Manhattan — the Ford Models talent and Bravo Next Gen NYC star turned every head in the room. Alongside her boyfriend Tyler "Hook" Senerchia, she joined a star-studded guest list that included Ashlee Simpson, Nicky Hilton, Liz Gillies, and Emira D'Spain.
The atmosphere crackled with energy as Stacey Bendet's Spring 2026 collection unfolded. Ava's look — a coordinated vegan leather ensemble from the brand — felt perfectly attuned to the moment: bold, intentional, and unapologetically her. It was exactly the kind of fashion-forward statement the daughter of hip-hop mogul Damon Dash and designer Rachel Roy was born to make.
The moment quickly gained traction across social media, with fashion editors and fans alike taking note of Ava's polished yet rebellious aesthetic — a reflection of ALICE + OLIVIA's own design spirit.
The Mace Vegan Mini Skort
Every great outfit starts with a foundation piece worth building around. For Ava at NYFW, that piece was the MACE VEGAN MINI SKORT — a short, flirty silhouette crafted from distressed vegan leather that brings the edge of classic leather with none of the compromise.
The skirt overlay in front creates a decidedly feminine line, while the built-in shorts underneath keep things comfortable and covered — practical without ever feeling so. The back zipper closure is a sleek detail that keeps the silhouette clean, and the classic black colorway makes it a closet-staple poised to outlast every trend cycle. Sitting at the perfect waist, it defines proportion beautifully — giving the cropped jacket above it exactly the right amount of space to command attention.
Made from 100% polyurethane, it's a fully animal-free garment that aligns with Ava's well-documented commitment to conscious, vegan fashion — a commitment she's amplified through her PETA campaign work and her platform as a rising model and media personality.
The Emerson Vegan Military Jacket
Layered over the Mace skort, the EMERSON VEGAN MILITARY JACKET elevated the look from statement to story. Cropped to hit just above the waist, its structured shoulders and gold button-front closures give it an undeniable military authority — but the distressed vegan leather texture softens the severity into something altogether cooler and more wearable.
The mock neck adds a clean, architectural finish at the collar that frames the face without fuss, while the worn-in quality of the fabric gives the piece that rare feeling of something lived-in and beloved — as if you've had it for years. Paired with the Mace mini skort, the two pieces tell a cohesive story: matching textures in tonal black, proportion balanced between the micro hemline below and the cropped cut above, with the gleam of gold hardware as the throughline that ties it all together.
This is what Ava Dash does instinctively — and what ALICE + OLIVIA designs for: a look that reads as effortless because every detail has been considered.
Why It Works: Ava Dash & ALICE + OLIVIA
Ava Dash is exactly the kind of woman ALICE + OLIVIA designs for — someone who dresses for herself, on her own terms, with style that comes from a genuine point of view rather than a borrowed one. Stacey Bendet has always championed this philosophy: that fashion is a form of self-expression, not performance. Ava embodies that instinctively, whether she's on the runway for Ford Models, on screen for Bravo's Next Gen NYC, or advocating for animal-free fashion through her PETA partnership.
Her choice of ALICE + OLIVIA's vegan leather pieces for the Spring 2026 NYFW presentation wasn't incidental — it was a natural alignment between a brand committed to beautiful, conscious design and a woman committed to wearing her values. Learn more about the ALICE + OLIVIA story and the vision that has made it a fixture of New York Fashion Week for over two decades.
How to Style It: 4 Ways to Wear the Look
The Ava Dash
Wear the Emerson Vegan Military Jacket over the Mace Vegan Mini Skort exactly as Ava did — tonal black head to toe, letting the gold buttons do the talking. Add a sleek ankle boot and a minimal crossbody bag for a NYFW-ready look that works just as well at a gallery opening or a dinner downtown.
Weekend Edge
Break the jacket from the skort and style the Emerson over a fitted white ribbed tank and straight-leg denim. The structured shoulders and worn-in leather texture make even the simplest base feel elevated — casual with clear intention.
After Dark
Wear the Mace Vegan Mini Skort with a satin or silk slip top and barely-there heeled sandals for an evening look that balances the leather's toughness with something undeniably feminine. Let the skirt's flirty hemline take center stage.
Layered Luxe
For cooler days, layer the full look — skort, jacket, and a fine-knit turtleneck underneath for warmth without sacrificing the silhouette. The cropped cut of the Emerson means the turtleneck peeks out at the collar, adding texture and depth to the monochromatic palette.
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