COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK: DESIGNER APPLICATION

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Showcase Your Collection at Columbia Fashion Week

November 2026

Columbia Fashion Week (COLAFW) is the city’s premier celebration of style, creativity, and culture — a dynamic, high-energy platform where designers from across the region and beyond come to make their mark. As our flagship week of runway shows, presentations, and fashion experiences, COLAFW brings together media, influencers, buyers, stylists, and fashion enthusiasts for a week that shapes the Midlands fashion landscape.

Now, we’re opening the runway to designers ready to be seen.

Whether you create ready-to-wear, couture, streetwear, or boundary-pushing design, COLAFW offers a professional stage designed to elevate emerging and established designers alike.

There are no age or formal experience requirements; however, applicants under 18 must have parent or guardian permission. Designers are responsible for their own travel, accommodations, and transportation of collections to Columbia. Please review our Designer Guidelines for complete details and requirements.

How to ApplyTo be considered for a showcase during Columbia Fashion Week, applicants must:

Complete the online designer application
Meet all scheduling and availability requirements
If selected, submit the designer showcase fee (based on runway selection)
Pay a 50% deposit to secure your spot; remaining balance is due two weeks before the event

Please note: All designer fees are non-refundable.

For a full breakdown of benefits and opportunities available to designers, be sure to review the Designer Package below.

EARLY BIRD PRICING - 15% OFF DESIGNERS PACKAGES IF REGISTER BY JULY 4, 2026

If you’re ready to elevate your brand and be part of a Columbia Fashion Week Experience, we’d love to feature your work in 2026.

Bring your vision. Bring your artistry.
Let’s create something unforgettable.

2026 COLAFW Designer Package

For general questions about showcasing at Columbia Fashion Week or issues with submitting application, please email our showcase department.

APPLY TODAY: 2026 FASHION WEEK DESIGNER APPLICATION

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BRAND NAME *

Name *

First

Last

Phone Number *

Email *

Address *

Line 1

Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

Country

LOCATION *

BRICK & MORTAR E-COMMERCE MADE TO ORDER

YEAR ESTABLISHED *

BUSINESS WEBSITE *

SOCIAL MEDIA (INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK) *

TRAINING? *

Desired Runway *

EXPANSIVE RUNWAY [THUR, NOV 2026] - $350 FINALE EXPERIENCE [SAT, NOV 2026] $500

IF FORMAL TRAINING, WHAT SCHOOL DID YOU ATTEND? *

WHAT ARE YOUR SAMPLE SIZES? *

WHO DO YOU DESIGN FOR? (FEMALE, MALE, NON-BINARY) *

DOES YOUR SIZING INCLUDE PLUS SIZE BODY TYPES? *

ARE YOU PREPARED T0 SHOWCASE 10-15 LOOKS? *

HAVE YOU SHOWCASED YOUR DESIGNS WITHIN 60 MILES OF COLUMBIA, SC? *

BRIEFLY DESCRIBE THE TYPE OF WOMAN/MAN/CHILD THAT WEARS YOUR CLOTHING? *

Tell Us About Your Brand: *

HAVE YOU EVER SHOWN AT A FASHON WEEK? IF YES, PLEASE LIST: *

BRAND LOGO *

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PROFESSIONAL DESIGNER HEADSHOT *

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