Discover Favorite Words & Phrases from Jovana Louis' Team at NYFW 2026

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Jovana Louis‘ models and team share their favorite words and phrases with you at New York Fashion Week! Practice saying it with them and get your polyglot on 🌎🎉

👇 Comment your favorite word + what it means! We might feature it next!

Featured in order! Instagram accounts

@jewlyfleuristil

@malouskwette

@rena.youfu

@phoeberichmond

@pattsulysse

@jaimekikelomo

@nikkikammari

@anastasiabogushev

@melissasapini

@lesliesaintjulien

@taegancollins

@zahra.lanauze

@wangsweii

@tileslyofficial

@coky_surena

@andromedapeters

@jovana_benoit

2/22 Edited to

Attending New York Fashion Week isn't just about fashion; it's also a vibrant cultural exchange. Taking part in this linguistic journey with Jovana Louis’ team gave me a unique chance to connect with diverse languages and their rich meanings. For example, Haitian Creole expressions like "Pa kite pwoblèm" meaning "Don't let problems get to you" resonated deeply. It’s fascinating how each phrase reflects the culture's values—whether it’s the positivity in "Wagwan" from Jamaican Patois or "Xinnian kuaile" (Happy New Year) in Mandarin, these words carry warmth and connection beyond borders. Practicing these phrases aloud turned into a fun and enriching experience. It reminded me of how language can bring people closer at events like NYFW, breaking barriers even when the couture speaks louder. I highly recommend trying out such polyglot challenges to deepen your appreciation of global cultures. Keep an eye out for your favorite word featured, and maybe share your own favorite phrase too—this is a great way to build an inclusive, language-loving community right from fashion’s heartbeat!

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