Showcase Your Collection. Preserve the Legacy.

I appreciate your interest in participating in Black Fashion Week USA.

We are committed to spotlighting emerging and established designers whose work reflects creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and cultural expression. Through our runway productions, media coverage, digital storytelling, and archival initiatives, we provide opportunities for designers to gain visibility while contributing to the preservation and advancement of Black fashion.

Designer participation is curated to ensure alignment with the mission, quality standards, and creative vision of each Black Fashion Week USA production and program.

Why Participate?

Selected designers may have opportunities to:

• Present their collections during Black Fashion Week USA runway productions
• Receive editorial and media exposure through our digital platforms
• Be featured in fashion recaps, interviews, and designer spotlights
• Connect with consumers, media professionals, retailers, stylists, and industry leaders
• Contribute to the documentation and preservation of Black fashion history through our growing archives and cultural initiatives

Application Requirements

To be considered, please complete the Designer Registration Form and submit the following materials:

• Designer biography
• Professional headshot or brand image
• Current collection lookbook or collection images
• Website and social media links (if applicable)
• Brand statement or creative vision
• Press kit (recommended)
• Any additional materials that best represent your work and brand

We welcome applications from fashion designers, accessory designers, textile artists, costume designers, and creative brands whose work contributes to the evolving story of Black fashion and culture.

Apply Today

Join a national platform dedicated to celebrating creativity, expanding opportunities, and preserving the legacy of Black fashion for future generations.

We look forward to learning more about your brand and creative vision.