26Stars is a comprehensive entertainment company specializing in custom bookings for any event worldwide. Our team of creatives will bring your visions to life with a wide range of specialized entertainment and production services. Known for professionalism, unparalleled productions and hand crafted designs, 26stars elevates any event and leaves lasting impressions.

Our Mission

To deliver highly memorable production experiences by marrying NYC’s best talents with the grandeur and execution found in theater and film.

Our Experience

Over 6,000 successful productions since our establishment in 2010.
Full Creative Direction of TAO Group Hospitality, the highest grossing restaurant group worldwide
Successfully producing a wide variety of events, from mega-restaurant openings to music festivals worldwide, to intimate private parties.
Wardrobe Styling, Management and branding for major fashion brands
Custom costume designing for major artists and celebrities
Featured in the New York Post, Daily News & Business Insider.

Our Team

26stars is a collection of professional creatives versed in providing state of the art entertainment to each of their clients. From the early planning stages, to the day of execution, our experienced team is here and ready to elevate your event

Founder and Creative Director

Carmela Lane

Carmela Lane is the powerhouse creative director, producer and designer that founded and built 26stars. The Brazil-native studied at the Fashion Institute of Technology and was intrigued by fashion from a young age. Inspired by icons like Alexander McQueen and artists like David Bowie, Lane’s brilliant designs are truly one of a kind. She extends her reach into the realms of set costuming and designing for theater and film, and has been recognized for her iconic work by the New York Times, New York Post, Vice, and many more. Carmela is known for her creative expertise as well as her edgy designs and concepts that makes 26Stars stand out above the rest.

Head Designer

Neil Gallagher

Neil Gallagher is a multidisciplinary and creative designer with over 20 years of experience in design. After studying fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology, he has created apparel, costumes and accessories for brands such as Diesel, Lucky Brand, Michael Kors, Victoria's Secret, Rachel Roy, and Karl Lagerfeld. Neil has created costumes and worked for various performers and clients like Madonna, Beyoncé, and Chanel. His mission with 26 Stars is to deliver innovative and captivating designs to exceed the expectations of our clients and their audience.

Production Manager

Diva Nicole Henriquez

Diva Nicole is a skilled professional with over 8 years of experience with 26Stars. She started her career with 26stars as a young dancer and quickly fell in love with the “behind the scenes” work it took to make these huge productions come to life. She eagerly jumped on projects where Carmela needed an assistant and learned the in’s and out’s of the business. Now, she successfully and smoothly manages large-scale productions and helps staff over 60 performers across multiple cities for 26stars. She is known for her attention to detail, exceptional organization, costume styling and team management.

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