RVA FASHION WEEK

06/12/2026

As Season 18 comes to a close, we couldn’t move forward with out recognizing all who contributed to a successful RVAFW. Thank you to all Volunteers who supported the implementation of every show. Thank you to each Beauty Artists who dedicated their skill to ensuring our models looked their best. Thank you to our Wardrobe team, helping our models transform the runway. And thank you to our incredible Media and Social Media team, without you all we wouldn’t be able to share the visual story of Richmond Fashion Week. You all truly made each day come to life, your contributions are deeply appreciated.

Until 2027.

06/01/2026

Ladies and gentleman, RVAFW presents the FORCE behind the Elevation. As we’ve stated, Season 18 was about bringing RVAFW to new heights — creating not only an Elevated experience but giving Richmond something to take with them after exiting the rooms. Our 2026 Coordinators ensured this was felt. They were entrusted with a vision and they showed up, worked hard and made certain that the implementation of even the smallest detail reflected Elevation. One may ask, “how could an event of this magnitude be pulled off?” And there’s only one answer to that — the dedication of our Coordinators. RVAFW could not have functioned as smoothly as it did without each and every last one of your masterminds. We want to recognize and give a distinctive thank you to:

- Logistics Coord.lilo - Fashion Ops Coord.
- Fashion Ops Coord.
Catalina Porter - Fashion Ops Coord.
Aaliyah Antandre-Impala - Fashion Ops Coord.
- Runway Experience Coord.
- Beauty Advisor
- Photography + Media Coord.
- Social Media Coord.

Until 2027.

05/28/2026

Season 18 was the season of Elevation — taking Richmond Fashion Week in a new direction. But not only did this season promote Elevation as this year’s theme, but as a way of life for Richmond as a whole. A mission of this standard involved the hard work and brilliant minds of our 2026 ALL women leadership team. Together they were able to establish and execute an environment where attention to detail was felt, quality of the craft was seen, and intention behind the creation was embodied. This moment is to give a special thank you to:

- General Manager
- Logistics Manager
- Beauty Managerjackk - Social Media Manager
- Media Managererica - Marketing & Partnership Manager
- Fashion Ops Manager

These women understood the concept and made it their mission to incorporate Elevation in all aspects of the show along with the intention of spreading Elevation throughout Richmond overall. This was no easy task but our leaders were dedicated to making this a reality. Thank you to our magnificent leadership team behind the Elevation.

Until 2027.

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05/22/2026

Amazing recap of our “Prototype: Made to Inspire” show at Virginia Museum of History & Culture by our friends over at En Forme magazine. Thank you!!!

RVAFW's Prototype: Made to Inspire event at VMHC in Richmond merges history with fashion, sparking conversations and supporting local creatives and Dress for Success Central VA.

05/15/2026

05/12/2026

A few more vendor spots left for this Saturday’s Pop-Up Market Day & Open Mic!

📣 We have 10 vendor spots left for Pop-Up Market Day & Open Mic at John Marshall High School!

Showcase your brand, connect with a built-in, wellness-focused crowd from the Women’s Self Care Conference, and benefit from radio promotion and strong Northside community support. 100% of vendor fees help send girls to Ghana for Her Journey Home this summer.

Secure your vendor table today and be part of something powerful and purpose-filled. ➡️ https://heyor.ca/bs2ReX

05/08/2026

Beauty and hair appreciation.
Show: The Collective: Established and Curated

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05/07/2026

RVAFW is now a month in passing and as we reflect on the success of our week long fashion marathon, we want to give appreciation and recognition to some of our incredible beauty and hair professionals who helped craft the vision and also share how some of our designers came to be part of RVAFW!

Show: The Collective: Established and Curated

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