The Napa Valley winery and luxury fashion house will unite for events in New York and Napa Valley and a limited-edition wine supporting Dress for Success® Worldwide
September 2, 2026 (Calistoga, CA) — Napa Valley’s Frank Family Vineyards is thrilled to announce a year-long partnership with luxury fashion house SIMKHAI, beginning at the SIMKHAI Spring 2027 Runway Show on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 in New York City. Frank Family wine will be served at both the runway show and the official after-party during New York Fashion Week.
The collaboration will continue in Napa Valley on Oct. 24, 2026, when SIMKHAI brings its runway experience to Frank Family Vineyards for a fashion show and luncheon marking the unveiling and debut of a limited-edition collaborative wine. Featuring custom SIMKHAI-designed packaging, the wine will be released in late October, with proceeds from the event and wine benefiting Dress for Success® Worldwide through the winery’s annual “Frank for a Cause” charitable giving campaign. From July 2026 through June 2027, every purchase of Frank Family wine will help support Dress for Success in its purpose to empower women to achieve greater economic mobility.
“SIMKHAI embodies the idea of craftsmanship as a modern luxury, which is very much in line with what we strive for at Frank Family Vineyards,” says Frank Family Co-Founder Leslie Frank. “Whether it’s designing a beautifully tailored garment or crafting a world-class wine, both brands share a commitment to excellence and creating memorable experiences. We are excited to bring our audiences together through a series of unique events that celebrate style, hospitality and giving back.”
Frank Family Vineyards is one of Napa’s most highly awarded wineries for hospitality, consistently recognized in both local and national awards. Its “Frank for a Cause” charitable giving campaign was established in 2018, and to date has benefited 10 national organizations with its most recent partnership with Dress for Success Worldwide announced in July 2026. Jonathan Simkhai founded his namesake brand in 2010 and gained industry recognition after winning the CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund in 2015. SIMKHAI has dressed modern icons such as Taylor Swift, Michelle Obama, Anne Hathaway, Patrick Schwarzenegger and Justin Bieber.
“At SIMKHAI, we design for all kinds of occasions, from special moments to the everyday. That same spirit of coming together is what made partnering with Frank Family feel like a natural fit,” says SIMKHAI Founder Jonathan Simkhai. “We’re especially proud that this collaboration will support Dress for Success Worldwide as the organization helps empower women to build confidence and pursue their professional goals.”
Throughout the campaign, the brands will host a series of curated events and experiences in New York and Napa Valley, with additional details to be announced. Tickets for the Oct. 24 fashion show and luncheon at Frank Family Vineyards are $250 and are available now at frankfamilyvineyards.com/events.
About Frank Family Vineyards
Frank Family Vineyards has been a part of Napa Valley’s landscape for three decades. Founded by former Disney Studios President Rich Frank and his wife Leslie, an Emmy Award-winning former broadcast news journalist, the winery is dedicated to crafting exceptional wines with balance and memorable guest experiences. Consistently recognized as having one of the best tasting rooms in Napa Valley, Frank Family is considered one of today’s most successful California wineries. The winery proudly stewards 380 acres of sustainably farmed, coveted vineyards spanning five estate properties, including the iconic Winston Hill Vineyard in Rutherford. While best known for its classic renditions of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, the world-class portfolio also includes méthode champenoise sparkling wines, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and more. For more information about Frank Family, please visit www.frankfamilyvineyards.com.
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About SIMKHAI
SIMKHAI is a luxury American fashion house where modern sensuality meets timeless luxury. Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, SIMKHAI redefines the contemporary wardrobe, transforming essentials into statements through innovative techniques and enduring design. In the SIMKHAI studio, Jonathan and the design team bring creative visions to life with precision and artistry. Each collection is designed for celebrating life’s defining moments and elevating the everyday. As SIMKHAI continues to evolve, its dedication to craftsmanship and innovation remains unwavering, ensuring every piece reflects the brand’s modern spirit and timeless appeal.
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About Dress for Success® Worldwide
Dress for Success® Worldwide is the leading resource for advancing women in the workplace globally. Our purpose is to empower women to achieve economic mobility by providing a global network of support, workplace attire, and development skills and tools for success. Founded in 1997, with the vision of creating a world where women thrive in work and in life, our proprietary program model includes coaching, clothing, and a continuing community network of support. Today, Dress for Success offers career reskilling, support for entrepreneurs and women owned businesses, and programs in sustainability, financial education, and health and wellness; and a strong community of 130 global network members across 15 countries that has supported more than 1.3 million women worldwide. Follow Women Who Inspire and donate at https://dressforsuccess.org/get-involved/donate/.
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