Fashionistas and connoisseurs of couture won’t want to miss a full week of runway shows, exclusive designer showcases and displays of the best in fashion innovation and creativity.
Celebrating its 15th year of shining a spotlight on local designers, Fashion Week Columbus will run Oct. 13-19. This year’s theme, “Fashion Forward” will be reflected in creations that meld retro influences with modern and futuristic styles.
Events will be held at various sites, including Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), Easton Town Center, Idea Foundry, Parable Cafe, the Greater Columbus Convention Center and Le Méridien Columbus, The Joseph.
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The launch party and headliner announcement for Fashion Week Columbus will be from 6-9 p.m. Sept. 27 at GENESIS Downtown. Admission is free, but an RSVP is required at bit.ly/3TdBLjs.
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Events scheduled during Fashion Week Columbus include:
- Oct. 13: 15th Annual High Fashion Tea Runway Show
- Oct. 14: Macy’s Fall Fashion Show
- Oct. 15: Nordstrom Fall Beauty and Fashion Showcase
- Oct. 16: Recycled Runway Fashion Show and Competition by Nurtur Salon
- Oct. 17: Philanthropy Meets Fashion by CCAD, announcement of fashion-design student scholarship recipients
- Oct. 18: FWCurve Premiere Runway Show
- Oct. 19: 15th Annual Finale Runway Show
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit fashionweekcolumbus.org/events.