LIST: RVA Fashion Week returns, featuring new lineup of events
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RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- RVA Fashion Week will return to the Central Virginia region next week for its 17th year for seven days of fashion, art and culture, as well as designers of different levels of experience.
From Monday, April 21, to Sunday, April 27, RVA Fashion Week will offer activities for fashion lovers of all kinds. This year, it includes exciting additions like the new partnership campaign "Race to the Runway" with NASCAR at the Richmond Raceway, the fashion show "Flowixm" and the "Unscripted" experience about what it's like to be a high-profile designer in Richmond.
The season will close with “Off Grid," which showcases bold streetwear in collaboration with Swap Meet RVA.
“This is one of our most energized and strongest seasons yet,” said Jimmy Budd, co-founder and executive producer of RVA Fashion Week. “After months of restructuring and team building, we’re entering spring 2025 with renewed purpose and a bigger platform for designers, creatives, and partnerships in the Richmond community. We continue to push the envelope by combining classic runway shows with cultural moments, bringing in both rising talent and established names.”
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“This season is all about celebrating fashion and style in Richmond—both on and off the runway,” added Erica Shambley, strategic marketing and partnerships manager. “We’ve partnered with amazing organizations this year to create more events that are accessible to the greater community. From partnerships with Richmond Region Tourism and Radio One to NASCAR, we’re connecting with audiences in new ways.”
Keep scrolling for more information about the spring 2025 RVA Fashion Week lineup.
- Monday, April 21: Opening Reception
- An opening reception featuring media, designers and fashion insiders, with organizers set to introduce new designers and acknowledge sponsors and partners for the week.
- Tuesday, April 22: "Unveiled"
- A runway showcase held at Deco at CNB, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., that is dedicated to rising designers. It will feature bold, original collections from Omari Jade, Yani Boutique, Model Maven and Cuerazo Leathers.
- Wednesday, April 23: "Wellness Wednesday"
- A day dedicated to wellness and self-care at various locations from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m., which will include fitness sessions, wellness workshops, a panel discussion and a community event at The Workshop by T&D Event and Community Space.
- Thursday, April 24: RVAFW Community Pop-Up
- This is a public pop-up event with giveaways, vendors, style activations and more. It will be held at the Greater Richmond Convention Center Visitor Center at 5 p.m., per organizers.
- Friday, April 25: "Flowixm: Where Art Meets Fashion in Motion"
- This show, held at Deco at CNB from 7 to 9 p.m., will feature avant-garde designs and show clothing as "moving masterpieces."
- Saturday, April 26: "UNSCRIPTED: A Defiant Expression of Avant-Garde Fashion"
- This event, which will be held at Deco at CNB and run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., will include sculptural silhouettes, unexpected textures and unique designs from designers, including N5 Couture, Leve, Suit Brother, Suigens, MADKAT, Fort Mose 1738 and Chelita Lenice. Doors will open at 4:30 p.m., per organizers.
- Sunday, April 27: "OFF GRID: The Streetwear Revolution"
- The event, which will be held at Deco at CNB from noon to 5 p.m., will celebrate streetwear, urban fashion, sneaker culture and underground influences. It will feature designers including Pro Legacy, Dread Generation, NUBATI INDUSTRIES (“New Body”), Quila Familìa Empire, Karte Blanche & Big Twin Studios, Three Scoops and Kamala Bhagat.
Tickets are on sale now at RVA Fashion Week's website, with select free events also open to the public.
