The Pacific Northwest's premier fashion event is returning Friday, Sept. 26 and Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Bellevue Collection. Celebrating 20 years of style and community impact, this milestone year features two show-stopping runway experiences, including showcases from student designers. On both nights, guests can expect an unforgettable evening of fashion-forward looks and meaningful support for local nonprofits. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at fashionweekbellevue.com.
This year, The Bellevue Collection is debuting its New & Next Student Designer Showcase, a program providing a platform for the next generation of fashion talent. Students from design programs across the state were invited to apply, and eight emerging designers were selected to bring their creative visions to life at Fashion Week. The selected students represent Central Washington University, Seattle Central College, Seattle Pacific University and Washington State University. Each student developed two original looks that will be unveiled on the runway at the Collective Runway Show. Beyond the show, student designs will be featured in installations throughout Bellevue Square the following week, Sept. 29 - Oct. 9.
"As we mark 20 incredible years of Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection, we want to do more than look back, we want to look forward," said Jennifer Leavitt, senior vice president of marketing for The Bellevue Collection. "The launch of New & Next is about investing in the future of fashion and providing these talented students with a platform to share their work, gain real-world experience and build the confidence to take the next step in their careers."
The full Fashion Week premier Runway shows include:
At the heart of the runway shows is a commitment to giving back. Over its lifetime, Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection has donated more than $1.4M to community partners, supporting social and health services, education and the arts through ticket sales. Continuing this tradition, 100% of tickets sold this year will benefit Sports In Schools and WWIN.