[NEW YORK, NY] September 12, 2025 — Miss America 2026, Cassie Donegan, and Miss America’s Teen 2026, Tess Ferm, enjoyed front-row seats at the Sherri Hill runway show during New York Fashion Week, where bold colors, sparkling designs, and show-stopping silhouettes lit up the runway. Sherri Hill’s latest collection showcased a perfect blend of glamour and playful elegance, capturing the attention of an audience of top fashion insiders.
Seated among designers, celebrities, and influencers, Cassie and Tess soaked in the excitement and glamour of the event. The two shared conversations about their own roles as national ambassadors, reflecting on how fashion, performance, and personal expression intersect with their mission to inspire confidence, poise, and empowerment among young women across the country.
Their presence at NYFW reinforced the evolving influence of Miss America and Miss America’s Teen in the worlds of style and culture, showing how these role models lead with both grace and purpose, on the runway and beyond.
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About Miss America
Miss America is the nation’s premier empowerment platform for young women, with service to community at the core of its impact. Participants pursue personal and professional growth while inspiring others as positive role models. With its mission of Empowering Women to Lead, Miss America is also the largest provider of tuition scholarships for women in the United States, distributed through the Miss America’s Scholarship Foundation Inc., a 501(c)(3) organization.
Whoever dressed these beautiful young women and did their hair and makeup…BRAVO! They both looked stunning! This is about as close to perfection as you can get! Both are off to a great start in their reign.