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Red Squared Models Walk the Runway at New York Fashion Week for Marc Marlon NY, Elie Balleh, Hive & Colony, and SDN Brooklyn

New York, NY – September 10, 2025 – Fresh off its official launch during New York Fashion Week, Red Squared is proud to announce that models from its roster are walking the runway for a dynamic slate of designers this season. The agency’s talent will appear in shows for Marc Marlon NY, Elie Balleh, Hive & Colony, and SDN Brooklyn, underscoring Red Squared’s commitment to championing emerging talent on some of fashion’s most visible stages.

Showcasing Red Squared Talent on NYFW Runways

  • Marc Marlon NY – Known for bold, statement-driven fashion with international flair, Marc Marlon’s shows combine urban energy with couture-inspired design. @marcmarlonnewyork

  • Elie Balleh – The luxury menswear designer fuses sleek tailoring with vibrant patterns and colors, redefining contemporary elegance. @elieballeh

  • Hive & Colony – Curated by celebrity stylist, Jeffrey Ampratwum, Hive & Colony is celebrated for custom suiting that merges artisanal craftsmanship with modern innovation. @hiveandcolony

  • SDN Brooklyn – Rooted in streetwear culture and sustainability, SDN Brooklyn brings Brooklyn-born style and edge to the runway. @sdn.brooklyn

Red Squared: Building Careers, Elevating Brands

Founded by Shawn Red and Tim Gerdes, Red Squared is a mother agency for emerging models, a creative partner for fashion brands, offering editorial-to-execution campaigns, and a runway show production team. The agency’s roster is proudly diverse, with queer, trans, nonbinary, and models of color representing talent in both the NYC and LA markets.

“This New York Fashion Week is a milestone for us,” said co-founder Shawn Red. “To see Red Squared talent walk for brands as varied and visionary as Marc Marlon, Elie Balleh, Hive & Colony, and SDN Brooklyn in our very first season affirms the importance of what we’re building.”

“Representation matters both on and off the runway,” added co-founder Tim Gerdes. “Our models are not only walking for incredible brands, but also showing the industry what inclusivity, authenticity, and professionalism look like in action.”

About Red Squared

Red Squared is a fashion agency founded by stylist and modeling coach Shawn Red and award-winning photographer Tim Gerdes. With offices in New York and Los Angeles, the agency focuses on three core areas: model management, editorial-to-execution creative campaigns, and runway show services. With a diverse roster and a mission to amplify underrepresented voices in fashion, Red Squared brings artistry, representation, and impact to every project.

For more information, visit redsquared.agency.

Media Contact:

Tim Gerdes
tim@redsquared.agency
609-339-6261