THE 30TH ANNUAL BOSTON FASHION WEEK
OCTOBER 13-19, 2024
After 30 years of serving the regional fashion community, we are so proud to have contributed to cultivating the vibrant, innovative fashion scene we enjoy today.
Local fashion programming has become so plentiful, that it can no longer be contained within a single week.
With 28 events and activities packed into a single day, the Boston Fashion Week team is thrilled to announce that Cambridge Science Festival’s “Fashion Day” on Saturday, September 28th will be BFW’s Official Opening Day.
It has been a privilege and an honor to co-curate @cambscifest’s “Fashion Day” since 2022. This year CSF’s Fashion Day has been dubbed Electric Skin: Wearable Tech and the Future of Fashion.
We encourage everyone to take part in this very special day that leads us into an exciting season of fashion events thanks to a vital community of designers and event producers!
Check out the list of #BFWxCSF24 programs and reserve your spots early!
CLICK HERE
IG: @cambscifest
Pre-BFW24
September 18, 2024, 1 PM
Book Talk: Digital Fashion
Digital Fashion: Theory, Practice, Implications was published this summer on July 25, 2024. In this talk, Dr. Michael Spicher, a co-editor, will present two key ideas from this new book: what is digital fashion? And what can it do?
Free
Massachusetts College of Art and Design
621 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @aesthetics_research_lab
PRE-BFW24
September 27, 2024, 7PM
Moms on Mars
Mars: humanity's next moonshot? Or massive, expensive, ethically complicated suck pile? Let's find out!
There's a lot to be excited about on Mars, it's true. But Teslas in space aside, very few talk about what it really means to build a settlement on another planet: we're asking female astronauts to give birth and raise babies on Mars. And we don't entirely know what's going to happen when they do. Some fantastic and weird new scientific research is starting to shed light on that problem – mostly by hurling pregnant rodents into space – but a lot like the knowledge gap around women's health here on Earth, we actually aren't sure how those intrepid space frontierswomen will fare. We do know that Mars only has 38% of Earth's gravity. We do know that radiation is bad. And we know that the human body has long evolved to live – and make babies – on Earth. So what might it really look like to be pregnant, give birth, and nurse babies on Mars? And how can we help these poor women?
Join New York Times bestselling authors Cat Bohannon and Kelly Weinersmith for a science comedy fashion show, where models and dancers will present new wearables on a hilarious, science-focused catwalk. Each piece is designed in collaboration with Cat, Kelly, and a prominent feminist artist, using the latest cutting-edge scientific research to model what pregnant and postpartum bodies might really need to make it on Mars.
The wearables and artworks for Moms on Mars are conceived and created by a team of feminist artists and scientists including Cat, Kelly, Zach Weinersmith, Lucy McRae, Erika Moen, Jenna Woolf, Ani Liu, and Hazel Lee Santino.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @mitmuseum
This program is intended for audiences 18 and older.
This program is presented as part of the Cambridge Science Festival.
The MIT Museum is free during the Cambridge Science Festival.
PRE-BFW24
October 01, 2024, 6:00 PM
Embroidery for Social Good
Embark on a journey where fashion meets inclusivity and sustainability, delving into the social dimensions of style and design. Be a part of engaging discussions on inclusive design practices and how different identities influence fashion choices. They will also learn embroidery techniques that prioritize the well-being and comfort of the customer.
Through insightful discussions, hands-on activities, and expert instruction, students will work towards a final project: creating their own recycled, embroidered piece. The learning goals and objectives include understanding examples of inclusive design and appreciating how diverse identities shape fashion preferences. This course not only enhances technical skills but also fosters an understanding of fashion's role in promoting sustainability and inclusivity.
$225.00
School of Fashion Design
31 St James Ave, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116, United States
SIGN UP HERE
IG: @sfdbos
PRE-BFW24
FRIDAY, October 11, 2024, 8 PM
Shine Medspa & Microblading introduces
SHINE Collection
by Marika Grantham with
SARIAN Handbags
Refreshments will be served. Admission is free
Shine Medspa & Microblading
395 Main Street
Wakefield, MA 01880
IG: @shinemedspa @sarian.designs
RSVP info@shinemedspa.com
PRE-BFW24
Saturday, October 9-12, 2024
HOUSE FASHION WEEK
WEDNESDAY, OCT 9
Fashion Installation
THURSDAY, OCT 10
HFW Kickoff Event
FRIDAY, OCT 11
The Collective Shows
Featuring: Yuki Cheung, 3NDOLITH, Princess Chicken, Bi11ies, Minted Supply, Nuyh New York, Nathalia JMag , Elliot H X Jia, and Mujiitachi
SATURDAY, OCT 12
The Main Show
Featuring: Lun Urai X Honilé, Renverre, Cycld, Vo StewartBaxter, Zonya Campbell
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @housefashionweek
BFW24
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 2 PM
RegiJames Productions
Fierce Styles Menswear Fashion Show
This year’s show seeks to bring emerging and established models, designers, fashion enthusiasts, industry professionals, and media. Join us as we continue to push the boundaries of design; celebrating diversity, sustainability, and the ever-evolving artistry that defines fashion.
$40
The Westend Museum
150 Staniford Street, Suite 7
(entrance on Lomasney Way)
Boston, MA 02114
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @Fashionshow.fiercestyles
BFW24
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 2:30 PM
Miss India New England: TIMELESS FASHION SHOW
A glamorous evening celebrating beauty, culture, and talent. Witness stunning performances, dazzling outfits, as contestants vie for the coveted title of Miss India New England. Get ready for a night of entertainment, elegance, and excitement!
An ethnic beauty pageant featuring Indian embroideries, traditional fabrics, and accessories incorporated into traditional silhouettes and modern gowns. Designers include Ruchika Arora and others of Indian origin.
$65
Hilton Boston/Woburn
2 Forbes Road Woburn, MA 01801
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
@missindianewengland
IG: @studioxlnc
BFW24
Sunday, October 13, 2024, 3 PM
The LoveCashFASHion Show
A vibrant fashion show celebrating the artistic designs of LoveCashionista also showcasing other local designers, artists, and businesses.
The Pierce Boston
200 Brookline Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
FOR MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @lovecashionista
BFW24
Tuesday, October 15, 6 PM
JO SOMERS: Boston Fashion Icon
Join us at the School of Fashion Design for a tribute to Boston fashion icon, Jo Somers of Copley Seven Models & Talent fame.
You are cordially invited to a reception to honor SFD long-time friend and supporter to benefit SFD Student Scholarships. Featuring an exhibit of fashions worn by Jo Somers featuring leading local designers. Cash bar, light bites.
Jo Somers is the founder and former President of Copley Seven Models & Talent, a prior Trustee of the School of Fashion Design, and a celebrated Boston fashion icon who wore and championed Boston designers. Jo also established the Jo Somers Bay Village Scholarship to support School of Fashion Design students.
Your RSVP and donation are greatly appreciated.
RSVP HERE
School of Fashion Design
31 St. James Avenue, 2nd Floor,
Boston MA 02215
https://www.schooloffashiondesign.org/
FOR MORE INFORMATION: fashion@sfdboston.org
IG: @sfdbos
#joandgino
BFW24
Tuesday, October 15, 6 PM
HumanKind Casting
presents
Every Body Belongs
featuring
• befree • Sense-ational You • My Skirt Dealer • Qlynton: Wavvz Concepts •
Attendees can look forward to live performances by musicians from the disability community, a red-carpet experience, and a showcase of adaptive and traditional fashion from local designers throughout Massachusetts. This unique event will also include an immersive theater experience that will shed further light on what inclusion can mean to us all and make this event THE standout experience of Boston Fashion Week.
Boston Fashion Week is known for spotlighting innovative and creative talents in the fashion industry, and "Every Body Belongs" will be a significant highlight of this year's lineup. This event is not just a fashion show; it’s a celebration of inclusivity, representation, and empowerment within the arts and fashion industries.
Tickets: Donation/PWYC
Garage B
1420 Soldier's Field Road
Brighton, MA 02135
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @humankindcasting
BFW24
Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 7 PM
Boston En Vogue's Classical Luxury Runway Show
Welcome to Boston En Vogue's 2024 runway show! Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to experience the epitome of sophistication with top designers from Boston, New York, and Europe. Prepare for a spectacular evening of fashion and glamour at Boston En Vogue's Luxury Runway Show! Celebrate the timeless elegance of classic fashion at Boston's premier fashion destination.
$70
EEC
15 Newbury St Boston, MA 02134
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @benvogue
BFW24
Thursday, October 17, 2024, 5:30 PM
Femme Fatale Boston III
Learn from entrepreneurs and their success stories. Hear from a panel focused on how the fashion industry embraces Gen AI! Following the panel, we will feature several Boston women leaders modeling designs by Boston fashion designers, including designers from the School of Fashion Design in Boston.
$40
Babson College
4 Babson College Drive, 2nd Floor
Olin Hall: Design Zone 4
Wellesley, MA 02457
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
BFW24
Friday, October 18, 2024, 6:30 PM
GlamSlam
Join us for GlamSlam, a storytelling event featuring local fashion professionals sharing hilarious, poignant, and sometimes glamorous moments in their careers.
From tales of fashion flops to chronicles of WERK-ing the runway, 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. You won’t want to miss this powerful evening of fashion stories.
Bethany Van Delft, the most glamorous, funny person in Boston, will emcee the event.
GlamSlam 2024 Storytellers:
Sonia Garufi — Creative Stylist/Model, Maggie Inc., @soniagarufi
Lana Barakat — Founder and Chief Thief, December Thieves, @decemberthieves
Carlos Villamil — Instructor, Sustainable Design/Zero Waste Garments, Industrial Design Program, Wentworth, @carlosvillamil
Robert Casey — Owner, Maggie Inc., @maggieagency
Taneshia Camillo-Sheffey — Founder/Director, MadeINcubator, Inc., @madeincubator
Kristie Raymond — Founder/Casting Strategist, Humankind, @humankindcasting
WBUR CitySpace
890 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
$10.00 – 30.00
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
BFW24
Friday, October 18, 2024, 8 PM
The Narrative
Featuring: H.E.R. Fashion, Orenda, Obscur, Scary Fairy, No Rhyme or Reason, KZA, Kiiix Online, All In, Vlush
The Heart & Soul x Let’s Get Dressed Boston’s Fashion Show “The Narrative” is a showcase for designers to share the work that they have poured their heart and soul into. At the end of each designer capsule, the designer will have the opportunity to truly break down their vision with the audience. At this point, they will be able to voice their own narrative, their process, what inspires them, and answer any questions from the audience. The goal of “The Narrative” is to create a more intimate environment, for the designer to be able to bring the audience into their creative process and describe how much went into creating each beautiful piece of art.
$20 GA, $30 VIP
Studio at 125 High
125 High Street, Boston, MA 02110
FOR TICKETS + MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
BFW24
Saturday, October 19, 10:00 AM
School of Fashion Design
Info Session and Tour
Curious about the School of Fashion Design and what it means to begin your fashion education? This is your chance! We are hosting a tour and information session on Saturday, October 19th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. We will showcase live demonstrations, and you will get the chance to chat with admission staff! Please confirm your attendance by registering by email.
School of Fashion Design
31 St James Ave, 2nd Floor
Boston, MA 02116
RSVP HERE
IG @: sfdbos
BFW
October 16 - 19, 2024
BOSTON Caribbean Fashion Week
Boston Caribbean Fashion Week celebrates Caribbean culture through fashion, showcasing diverse talents and fostering community connections. It is a multi-day diverse series of festive fashion events founded and produced by Althea Blackford. BCFW focus is about Beauty, Culture, Fashion and Style. Our mission is to inspire, empower, and elevate designers, models and fashion creatives by providing a platform for creativity, culture, and collaboration.
Oct 16, 2024
BCFW Honors Award Show - Opening Night
OCT 17, 2024
BCFW Teen Fashion Night Out
Oct 18, 2024
BCFW RIZE Fashion Show
Hampton by Hilton Boston Seaport District
Oct 19, 2024
BCFW Fashion Show - CLOSING NIGHT EVENT
Hampton by Hilton Boston Seaport District
MORE INFORMATION CLICK HERE
IG: @bostoncfw
Post-BFW24
TUESDAY, October 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
JOURny Magazine Issue_03 Launch Party
Celebrate the release of Issue_03 "Connecting Creatives" in the fields of Fashion, Art & Culture.
SpyBar Boston
40 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
Reserve your spot HERE!
IG @journy_magazine
Post-BFW24
WEDNESDAY, October 23, 2024, 5:30 PM
THE LAUNCH 2024:
A Pop-Up Showroom — MassArt Edition
December Thieves and Boston Fashion Week are the force behind THE LAUNCH: A Pop-Up Showroom — MassArt Edition, an event that puts the power of established industry professionals behind a select group of new designers to watch.
Ethan Donaldson
Perla Montan
Lucas Pedrelli @pogiisfamily
Each designer selected is a recent graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art + Design and will show a capsule collection as part of this group presentation in a retail setting.
Come meet the designers, get insights into their work, and discover new wardrobe-building resources.
December Thieves
Charles Street, Boston MA
IG @decemberthieves @massartboston
@eeeebeeeeee @perlamontan @pogiisfamily
Post-BFW24
WEDNESDAY, November 6, 2024, 6-8PM
The RealReal X BFW:
Vintage & Sustainability
with Dominik Halás + Jennifer Varekamp
Join us for an engaging fireside chat featuring Dominik Halás, The RealReal’s master authenticator and vintage expert, and Jennifer Varekamp, Professor and Chair of the Fashion Department at Massachusetts College of Art and Design.
In this intimate discussion, we’ll delve into the importance of embracing a circular lifestyle and how vintage fashion can be a powerful catalyst for sustainability.
Not only will you gain insights from Dominik’s and Jennifer’s wealth of knowledge, but you will also have the unique ability to bring your gently used items for on-site consignment. This
is a fantastic opportunity to declutter, refresh your wardrobe, and actively participate in a sustainable fashion ecosystem.
Special Guests
Petra Slinkard, Director and Fashion Curator at the Peabody
Essex Museum, Moderator
and
Jay Calderin, Founder/Executive Director of Boston Fashion
Week and Co-Director of Education at the School of Fashion
Design, Boston
The RealReal Luxury Managers: On-site to assist with consignments and to offer guidance identifying luxury items and conduct personalized consignment consultation.
The Winthrop Downtown
240 Devonshire Street
Boston, MA 02110
Limited tickets are available.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP by November 4th
Special thanks to Downtown Boston BID
Please also consider bringing an item to donate to the School of Fashion Design
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