Fashion Week Columbus Announces Designers and Show Lineup for 2025

Fashion Week Columbus (FWC) presented by Woodford Reserve has announced its full lineup of designers and runway shows for 2025. This highly anticipated annual event returns September 14–20 with a robust schedule of fashion-forward experiences. FWC kicks off the season with a Launch Party on August 7 at The Overlook, where the headline celebrity designer will be announced. The public is invited to this free but ticketed event. Some events during Fashion Week Columbus are free with registration, while others require a paid ticket. Tickets for FWC go on sale later this month at https://fashionweekcolumbus.org.

The 2025 show lineup includes:

• Sunday, Sept. 14 – High Fashion Tea Runway Show
• Monday, Sept. 15 –Macy’s Fall Fashion Show
• Tuesday, Sept. 16 – Nordstrom’s Beauty Show
• Wednesday, Sept. 17 – Nurtur Aveda Institutes Recycled Runway presented by SWACO
• Thursday, Sept. 18 – Philanthropy Meets Fashion
• Friday, Sept. 19 – FWCurve Runway Show & Afterparty Marketplace
• Saturday, Sept. 20 – Finale Runway Show

A panel of industry experts selected this year’s designers after evaluating each submission for creativity, technical skill, market readiness, and artistic vision. Whether emerging or established, each designer brings a unique perspective that embodies the spirit of innovation, diversity, and artistry. The 2025 FWC Designers include:

• Juan Jose Saenz Ferreyros  – FerreyrosLife
• Sophi Mitil – The Sophi Mitil Co.
• Jay Robertson – The House of Jay Amour
• Tiraj Lucas – From Tirz
• Amber Hall – Amber Nicole Customs
• Valerie Mayen – Yellowcake Shop
• Bea Heidman – The Bea Hive
• Xantha Ward – Xantha
• Jasmine Burton – Alexandria Jay
• Candace Walker – Elaina B
• Evelyn Smith – E.Denise

“The runway is calling,” said Thomas McClure, Founder and Interim Executive Director of the Columbus Fashion Council. “This group of designers represents some of the most exciting talent in our fashion community. From avant-garde to ready-to-wear, they’ll deliver a week of unforgettable fashionable moments that Columbus won’t want to miss.”

Fashion Week Columbus continues to position Central Ohio as a vibrant hub for fashion and creativity, proudly ranking third in the nation for resident fashion designers, behind only New York and Los Angeles.

About Fashion Week Columbus

Fashion Week Columbus is the flagship program of the Columbus Fashion Council, dedicated to showcasing emerging fashion designers through a full week of shows and programs. Since 2010, FWC has provided a platform for 220+ designers and 2,000+ models, awarded over $65,000 in scholarships, and produced more than 200 fashion shows. www.FashionWeekColumbus.com

About Columbus Fashion Council

The Columbus Fashion Council is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose mission is to provide scholarships to fashion design students and a platform for local designers. Our vision is to expand the fashion economy in Central Ohio through creative programming, community partnerships, and industry growth initiatives including Fashion Week Columbus, The Fashion Industry Conference, Columbus Fashion Awards, The Fashion Presentations, Common Thread Shops on Third, and more. www.ColumbusFashionCouncil.org