THE 31st ANNUAL BOSTON FASHION WEEK
OCTOBER 5-11, 2025
SAVE THE DATE SPOTLIGHT:
Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World
Peabody Essex Museum
On view September 13, 2025 to February 16, 2025
#savethedate #spreadtheword
Experience a dazzling retrospective of the fashion, art, and design mastery of Singaporean designer Andrew Gn.
@AndrewGn, named a “pioneer among foreign-born, Paris-based designers” by Vogue, is one of Singapore’s most prolific creative forces. Over 25 years, he has produced more than 80 collections and 10,000 elegant ensembles.
Making its North American debut, Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World illuminates the designer’s life and legacy, showcasing nearly 100 stunning works, including clothing, accessories, original illustrations, and digital media. The experience is divided into thematic sections highlighting the designer’s signature blend of Western aesthetics, art history, and Asian decorative art and design.
Since founding his Paris fashion house in 1995, Gn has become synonymous with opulence, intricate embellishment, and luxurious craftsmanship. A visionary dressmaker and color virtuoso, he merges artistic traditions, bold patterns, and cultural influences to create more than just clothing: his work celebrates cross-cultural exchange and technical innovation.
Follow along on social media using #PEMAndrewGnFashion
FOR MORE INFORMATION: CLICK HERE
From the Founder
As we enter our 31st year of supporting the regional fashion scene, we’re pleased to see fashion programming expand beyond the boundaries of just one week. We’re looking at a schedule that spans four months of opportunities to engage with local fashion talent of all kinds, as well as international fashion leaders like Andre Gn represented at the Peabody Essex Museum exhibition Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World.
As an educator first and foremost, I’m excited to be working with PEM as part of Creative Foundations, a program that aims to engage both complete beginners and lifelong learners looking to deepen their artistic knowledge. These classes connect participants with PEM's collection and exhibitions, led by guest artists and PEM curators.
In addition to extending an invitation to engage with our fashion community throughout the entire season (the calendar is growing bigger every day), please consider the three options (below) and experience the fashion design process firsthand.
SAVE THE DATE
Post BFW
Saturday, November 15, 2025
OR Saturday, December 6, 2025
10 AM — 3:30 PM
Creative Foundations: A Fashion Design Experience
Celebrate Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World with an Introduction to Fashion Design and Sketching! Let this dazzling exhibition serve as inspiration for a day of hands-on drawing and creativity.
The session begins with a guided tour led by Petra Slinkard, the Nancy B. Putnam Curator of Fashion and Textiles, who will offer an exclusive look at the stunning works in the exhibition. Afterward, participants will engage in a creative workshop led by Jay Calderin, author, fashion designer, educator, and the founder of Boston Fashion Week. Start the process of learning how to sketch your own fashion ideas using many of Andrew Gn’s signature design elements, including vibrant color and bold patterns, as well as a variety of silhouettes, all punctuated by frills, flounces, and embellishment. All are welcome — no previous drawing experience necessary.
Create Space Studios
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
https://www.pem.org/events/creative-foundations-a-fashion-design-experience
SAVE THE DATE
Post BFW
Thursday, November 20, 2025
AND December
7 PM - 8:30 PM
Creative Foundations: Inside the Fashion Design Process
Be inspired by Andrew Gn: Fashioning the World, and let fashion educator Jay Calderin guide you through an inside look at the fashion design process.
The session begins with an introduction by Chief Curator Petra Slinkard, who will provide some background on Andrew Gn’s design career and a detailed look at the stunning works in the exhibition. Afterward, participants will engage in a creative workshop led by Jay Calderin, founder of Boston Fashion Week. His fashion design primer will be equal parts lecture, drawing demonstration, and Q&A. Enjoy a professional introduction to the steps involved in developing a concept for a collection and follow along at home with your included materials kit. All are welcome. No previous drawing experience is necessary.
Online
https://www.pem.org/events/virtual-creative-foundations-inside-the-fashion-design-process
Pre-BFW
October 04, 2025
10:00 AM
School of Fashion Design
Tour & Info Session with Live Demos
Join us on Saturday, October 4th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, for an engaging and free tour & info session tailored to aspiring fashion designers! During this event, we’ll provide demonstrations of our classes, including sketching, draping, and CAD (Computer-Aided Design) courses. Learn about our programs, explore our studio classroom spaces, view instructional demos, and have the opportunity to speak with our admissions staff. Come and ask all of the questions you have!
RSVP/Register: admissions@sfdboston.org
Free
School of Fashion Design
31 St James Avenue, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
Sunday, October 5, 2025
5:00 PM
Imbalance and Other Provocations
Collaborations in fashion, sound, and noise by research-scientist Vivekanand Pandey Vimal, designer Nellie Theroux, noise artist David Stenson, costumer Brooke Stanton, and composer Bert Van Herck.
Proceeds from ticket sales to go to the Center Club Boston
PWYC - Suggested donation $20
Boston Center for the Arts, Plaza Theatre
539 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02116
http://www.noisesalon.com/events
david.stenson.electronic.comp@gmail.com
@noise_salon
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
6:00 PM
Off Leash Fashion
A live doggie runway fashion show, followed by a silent auction of one-of-a-kind couture doggie fashions. To benefit the SFD Jo Somers Bay Village Scholarship. Cash bar, and light bites for humans and dogs. All are welcome. Dogs and humans are expected to be well-behaved and toilet-trained.
$10
School of Fashion Design
31 St James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
GLAM SLAM
Friday, October 10, 2025
5:30 PM
#savethedate #spreadtheword
GlamSlam is a storytelling event hosted by WBUR CitySpace and the most glamorous, funny person in Boston, Bethany Van Delft (Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston - 2019 Best Comic).
This year’s theme: Making Space
The event allows local fashion professionals to share significant moments in their careers. Over the years, GlamSlam speakers have tugged at our heartstrings, made us laugh, inspired us, and, most importantly, shown us how meaningful and rewarding the work fashion professionals do can be.
Scheduled storytellers:
You won’t want to miss this powerful evening of fashion stories.
WBUR CitySpace
890 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Secure your seats today!
https://www.wbur.org/events/1030982/boston-fashion-week-glamslam-2-2
Premiere: $30.00 (includes reserved seating in the front of the theater)
General: $20.00
BU Faculty/Staff: $15.00 (must present a valid BU ID upon arrival)
Student: $10.00 (must present a valid student ID upon arrival)
GlamSlam 2025 is dedicated to DORIS YAFFE:
Doris Yaffe had a passion for nurturing young, creative artists within Boston’s fashion scene. Doris used her passion for fashion to embrace community, volunteerism, and activism in Boston. Her influence was undeniable, and her impact reached far beyond the runway. Throughout her life, she lent her voice and energy to critical global issues of equality and justice and spent countless hours encouraging young people to forge their own paths.
We encourage you to read Jonathan Soroff’s tribute to Doris Yaffe in Boston Magazine
Friday, October 10, 2025
5:00 PM
The LoveCashionista Show
A Unique Fashion Show Featuring LoveCashionista & Local Artists
Step into a world where high fashion meets artistic expression at a one-of-a-kind fashion show spotlighting the unique creations of LoveCashionista alongside stunning pieces by talented local artists and designers.
The Pierce
200 Brookline Ave,
Boston, MA 02215
RSVP/Register: www.lovecashionista@gmail.com
http://www.lovecashfashion.com
@Lovecashionista
October 10, 2025
7:00 PM
CLASSICAL LUXURY SHOW - Boston En Vogue!
An exclusive luxury runway presentation featuring a curated collection of elite designers.
Step into a world of regal elegance at Boston En Vogue’s Classical Luxury Show! Held inside a breathtaking Neo-Gothic venue designed to echo the splendor of a European castle, this immersive experience transports guests to a realm of old-world sophistication and classic luxury.
Nestled in the heart of Boston’s elite shopping district—just steps from Bvlgari, Cartier, and Giorgio Armani—the evening brings together an exclusive guest list of celebrities, international tastemakers, and fashion connoisseurs. From the grand stone archways to the candlelit ambiance, every detail evokes the majesty of Paris and Milan Fashion Weeks, wrapped in the charm and prestige of a royal European affair.
$100
ECC
15 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02116
https://Boston-FashionWeek2025.eventbrite.com
@benvogue
TEEN TALK: Fashion 101
Saturday, October 11, 2025
2 PM
#savethedate #spreadtheword
Boston Fashion Week understands the importance of getting a head start.
This special event is designed for teens who dream of a career in fashion.
Professionals from various parts of the industry discuss their specialties and the paths that led them to success.
Keyla Williams - Bogosplit
Greg Palazzo - Puma
Melina Cortes-Nmili - lalla.bee
Ethan Donaldson - eeeebeeeeee
Sonia Garufi - Maggie Agency
Commonwealth Salon
Boston Public Library's Central Library in Copley Square
700 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
This free panel will be facilitated by BFW Founder/Executive Director Jay Calderin.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
4:30 PM
Spectrum: Where Fine Art Meets Fashion, An Evening With Kkira
This season, fashion expands into a new spectrum. Join us for an intimate showcase of Spectrum, Kkira’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection — a celebration of color, texture, and the artistry of transformation. Each garment in this collection is a bold composition: luminous hues against deep shadows, vibrant patchworks interlaced with florals, painterly abstractions alongside visual collage. Together, they form a living spectrum — a reflection of creativity in its fullest range.
Step into a space where fine art and fashion converge. Be among the first to experience Kkira’s vision come alive in a night designed to inspire, ignite conversation, and celebrate style as a living art form.
RSVP at shoes@kkirafeet.com.
Kkira
141 Huron Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02138
https://kkirafeet.com/pages/events
@kkirafeetshoes
Saturday, October 11, 2025
7:00 PM
Modern Luxury Men’s Show : The Fashionable Suspects!
Experience an unforgettable evening of style, sophistication, and innovation as Boston’s fashion icon, alongside featured designers, unveils cutting-edge menswear and alluring women’s lingerie collections at Boston Fashion Week 2025.
$ 70
Monteiverde: Royal Sonesta Hotel
40 Land Blvd.,
Cambridge, MA 02142
https://BFW2025-MENS-Collections.eventbrite.com
@benvogue
Saturday, October 11, 2025
6:00 PM
Couture Reverie
This exclusive runway experience promises to captivate with bold creativity, sophisticated elegance, and show-stopping glamour. Step into a world of elevated style as Boston’s fashion elite, tastemakers, and visionaries gather for a night of stunning couture presentations and luxurious networking. Guests will be immersed in a curated atmosphere featuring high-end design, music, and memorable photo opportunities that celebrate fashion as both an art form and a statement of inner power. Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, industry insider, or simply someone who appreciates beauty, craftsmanship, and refinement, this evening is designed to inspire, impress, and ignite.
$50-$100
Zonya Campbell Bridal and Couture
1212 Washington St.
Weymouth, MA 02189
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-zonya-campbell-experience-tickets-1489966342
@zonyacampbell
Saturday, October 11, 2025
8:00 PM
Regal Rain Fashion Show
Our vision is to host a collaborative fashion showcase that ignites cultural exchange and celebrates community. Partnering with 3–5 emerging brands from the Northeast, each with unique cultural influences, we aim to spotlight diversity in design while creating opportunities for attendees to connect across racial, cultural, and identity lines.
This event also marks the debut of Regal Rain’s first collection, Genesis. While we recognize that we cannot represent every identity in one night, we are deeply committed to cultivating an inclusive space where attendees feel seen, celebrated, and inspired.
RSVP/Register: regalrainco@gmail.com
Howard Thurman Center
808 Commonwealth Avenue
Brookline, Massachusetts 02446
@regalrainco
Post-BFW
October 12, 2025
1:00 PM
The Art of Appreciation: Photographers - Beyond The Lens
The Art of Appreciation: Photographers Edition honors the creatives behind the lens who allow us to relive Boston Fashion Week and unforgettable fashion moments through their work.
This event shines a light on photographers through a curated showcase, live appreciation activities, and a community-driven celebration, giving them the recognition and gratitude they deserve.
Free
Bogosplit Showroom
100 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02116, United States
https://bogosplit.com/pages/join-our-showroom
@Liyakayxo
Post-BFW
October 15-18, 2025
Boston Caribbean Fashion Week
Boston Caribbean Fashion Week is a multi-day series of fashion events celebrating the Caribbean culture. BCFW's focus is on Beauty, Culture, Fashion, and Style.
Highlights:
Oct 15, 2025: BCFW Honors Award Show
Oct 17, 2025: BCFW RIZE Fashion Event
Oct 18, 2025: BCFW Fashion Show
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Oct 24, 2025: BCFW Fashion Event with ICA Boston Teen Night
@bostoncfw
Post-BFW
October 18, 2025
6:00 PM
Visual Storytelling Through Street Signs & Fashion, A Photography Exhibit
Photographer Chelsea Bradway and Fashion Stylist Brooke Kanal present contemporary art that challenges conventional perspectives, societal expectations, and sparks meaningful conversations about the intersection of boundaries, consent, and autonomy.
Free
Apothecary Artists Studio & Gallery
11 Main Street
Southborough, MA 01772
http://www.apothecaryartists.com
@official.all.things.sparkley
@brookekanal
Post-BFW
October 24, 2025
7:00 PM
Fierce Styles Menswear Fashion Show
The 2nd Annual Fierce Styles Menswear Show, part of the highly anticipated Fierce Styles Fashion Week, “The Look Book Comes to Life.” Discover the cutting edge of men’s style brought to life through dynamic fashion presentations. This dynamic runway experience brings together emerging and established designers, models, industry professionals, fashion enthusiasts, and media insiders for a celebration of creative innovation in menswear. We’re building a fashion space for fearless creatives, where style, sustainability, and storytelling collide.
$25
The West End Museum
150 Staniford St, Suite 7
Boston, Mass 02114
https://fiercestylesmenswearshow.eventbrite.com
@Fashionshow.fiercesstyles
Post-BFW
October 25, 2025
2:00 PM
Fierce Styles "The Business of Fashion"
The Business of Fashion delves deep with industry leaders in forums and panels, tackling trends, sustainability, and the future of fashion. Step into the heart of the industry with The Business of Fashion, a powerful series of forums and panel discussions featuring visionary leaders, emerging designers, production experts, and fashion executives who are shaping the future of global fashion. This segment provides an in-depth examination of the key forces driving change in the industry, with a focus on strategy, sustainability, innovation, and production.
Free
Bogosplit Showroom
100 Huntington Ave
Boston, Mass 02116
Post-BFW
October 26, 2025
1:00 PM
Fierce Styles Fashion Show
The highly anticipated Fierce Styles Fashion Week — “The Look Book Comes to Life.” Closing Runway Show — The grand finale: an unforgettable showcase bringing to life the spirit, diversity, and artistry of Fierce Styles. This dynamic runway experience brings together emerging and established designers, models, industry professionals, fashion enthusiasts, and media insiders for a celebration of creative innovation in menswear. We’re building a fashion space for fearless creatives, where style, sustainability, and storytelling collide.
$25
Warehouse XI
11 Sanborn Ct,
Somerville, Massachusetts 02144
Post-BFW
October 27, 2025
6:00 PM
Short Course: Sustainability in Apparel – Innovating for a Circular Future
This four-part workshop series (October 27 - November 17, Mondays, 6-9 PM) is designed for fashion students, emerging designers, technical designers, product developers, and industry professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of sustainable apparel design and production. The workshop emphasizes hands-on learning, critical thinking, and collaboration, with each session building toward a portfolio-ready final project.
Learn more about the course:
http://schooloffashiondesign.asapconnected.com/#CourseID=316517
$220.00
School of Fashion Design
31 St James Ave, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
OPEN RUNWAY
Open Runway took place on Thursday, June 5, 2025 featuring over 30 designers.
Downtown Boston Alliance hosted the Boston Fashion Week initiative, providing a platform for fashion designers at every stage of their careers, including student fashion designers.
This open-air fashion show on the DTX Steps in Downtown Crossing uses the same premise as an open mic night for singers and comedians, providing an opportunity for local fashion designers to show their creations to the public.
Jay Calderin, the Founder and Executive Director of Boston Fashion Week, and a host panel of industry leaders Evelyn Reyes, Lynn Blake, and Terri Mahn celebrated a diverse collection of unique designs and bold fashion statements created right here in the Greater Boston area.