helping to make a difference for our fashion industry and its professionals.
THE STATE'S OFFICIAL FASHION WEEK IN SUPPORT OF INDUSTRY!
Hosted by the Texas Fashion Industry Initiative 501c3 TFII Board of Directors, TEXAS FASHION WEEK™ serves as the state’s official fashion week in support of stronger Industry. As part of the CFDA Connects Program, the CFDA influentially amplifies this mission, expands our reach, increases our awareness, and strengthens our connection to the pulse of business, commerce, media and trade in the American fashion industry and globally.
Internally, TEXAS FASHION WEEK™ is the time where our Texas fashion industry can showcase their work, products and collections. It is also a time when industry brands can scout new talent. Silver Jacket Entrepreneurs have their break-out business moments, and statewide, fashion community fly-in to network and discover new ways Texas fashion & style businesses can flourish as a world class resource for the industry.
This week-long event highlights our talent to the world, showcasing visually stunning fashion shows, incredible retail shopping, exciting innovations in hair, makeup & wellness, inspired fashion art exhibits, thought provoking fashion performances, educational opportunities, luxe culinary experiences and ends with the premier red-carpet event of the year, the TEXAS FASHION INDUSTRY AWARDS™ held at the world class Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.
As the City’s official celebration of fashion in San Antonio as proclaimed by Mayor Ron Nirenberg, this event strives to put Texas on the map as a prime destination for fashion talent and elite fashion business.
PAST EVENTS OF ADVOCACY
LOOK LOCAL NIGHT
AREA OF IMPACT: Fashion Retail Businesses and Entrepreneurs
FEATURING: The third annual Look Local Night features an unforgettable night of shopping, city wide activations & specials along with fashion shows showcasing our local fashion retail scene. Time to shop for economic impact!
BEAUTY SPHERE
AREA OF IMPACT: Fashion Retail Businesses and Entrepreneurs
FEATURING: Featuring a fabulous night of beauty & wellness popups, tutorials, panels and shows.
CELEBRATE FASHION
AREA OF IMPACT: Education and awareness of fashion designers and their latest collections
FEATURING: Formerly known as Celebrate San Antonio, this event features visually stunning ready-to-wear and couture fashion shows from local designers and beyond. Opportunity to learn about the artistry of fashion design and shop these incredible lines at pop ups.
FASHION IS ART™
AREA OF IMPACT: Awareness to fashion artists and avant garde fashion designers
FEATURING: Fashion Is Art is the official event celebrating the collaboration of fashion and art. The evening hosts the opening reception of the Fashion Is Art exhibit in a partnering gallery or museum and showcase of our fashion artists and avant garde’ fashion designers collections. Opportunity to learn about the fashion art scene and shop the art and fashion.
STREET BEAT™
AREA OF IMPACT: Awareness to our budding streetwear industry and alternative fashion entrepreneurs.
FEATURING: In partnership with the San Antonio Street Art Initiative, this event showcases streetwear fashion shows set to a street art environment! Features the education and understanding of this rapidly growing industry and the collections or inventory of the hosttest streetwear brands.
FASHIONABLE BRUNCHES™
AREA OF IMPACT: Awareness to our fashionable culinary colleagues.
FEATURING: San Antonio’s finest culinary minds bring you their fashionable interpretations of brunch around the city so you can bask in the afterglow of attending one of our events the night before.
TEXAS FASHION AWARDS™
AREA OF IMPACT: Awareness to fashion industry individuals who work at an excelled level.
FEATURING: Formerly known as the San Antonio Fashion Awards, this event is the longest running, formal award ceremony in Texas recognizing fashion industry excellence. Now known as the big finale to TEXAS FASHION WEEK™, the TEXAS FASHION AWARDS™ is known as the premier red carpet event of the year and recognizes the best in our local fashion industry, acknowledges our Texas colleagues & celebrates all of their achievements.
