Step Into a Purposeful Celebration
Luxury fashion, wine, and community impact
The Journey Behind Runway Uncorked
Born from Creativity and Advocacy
Years before the lights of the runway or the glint of a wine glass, AndreaDenise "Sweetz" Gray moved with heart through two powerful worlds - high fashion and autism advocacy. Trained as a Registered Behavior Technician and inspired by her experiences in behavioral health since 2005, she built deep roots supporting neurodiverse individuals and their families. Alongside this dedication, AndreaDenise's creative spirit found expression in the bold energy of New York Fashion Week and across iconic shows. Her evolution as an industry leader has always been shaped by compassion, artistry, and the belief that beauty should empower and include. These passions now align in Runway Uncorked.
Uniting Couture and Compassion
The spirit behind Runway Uncorked is as vibrant as its collections - a heartfelt pledge to celebrate uniqueness and lift every voice. AndreaDenise built this event on the understanding that true luxury is found in kindness, belonging, and shared celebration. In each curated moment, the event brings together emerging and established designers, invites over 50 diverse models to the runway, and welcomes guests to elegant wine tastings - all woven around advocacy for autism awareness and inclusion. Every ticket, every toast, and every applause is a step toward greater acceptance and community empowerment.
Meet Our Founder
AndreaDenise Gray | Founder & Producer— Runway Uncorked
AndreaDenise “Sweetz” created Runway Uncorked to be more than a stylish weekend — she envisioned a movement where creativity meets compassion, where art and advocacy walk hand in hand, and where giving back is always in style.
A Registered Behavior Technician and lifelong autism advocate, AndreaDenise has dedicated her career to supporting children, adults, and families in behavioral health since 2005. Alongside her advocacy work, she discovered her voice and passion in the fashion world — participating in and hosting fashion experiences that redefined her purpose and gave rise to Sweetz, a name now synonymous with confidence, connection, and community.
Having lived in New York, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and now Texas, AndreaDenise has carried her mission wherever life has taken her — celebrating creativity, inspiring inclusion, and reminding others that no matter where you come from, giving back will always be in style.
