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RVA Fall Fashion Week is celebrating its 13th year with 6 days of spotlighting local beauty artists, models, fashion designers + networking opportunities.

Here’s a few of the RVAFW events coming up over the next week.

A model stands in a mask, wearing a multicolored jacket at night

There will be multiple models working the runways throughout the week. | Photo via @rvafashionweek

Tonight + Tuesday

RVA Sneaker Fest | 5 p.m. | Hofheimer Building, 2818 W. Broad St.

  • Featured designers include FALLN, FRANMADE, PGK, RON LEE
  • Centered around streetwear fashion + sneakers, which you can buy and sell at the show
  • Tickets range from $15-$25 and two-day passes are available

Wednesday

The Creative Suite: An Industry Wednesday Affair | 6 p.m. | Black Iris Gallery, 321 W. Broad St.

  • Check out new looks from Very Ashley, with a performance from special guest Micah Bam Bamm White
  • Aimed to be an interactive networking session for designers + models with local photographers
  • Tickets are $15 for anyone 21+

Thursday

Dinner on the Runway | 6 p.m. | Les Crepes, 3325 W. Cary St.

  • Highlights Carytown retailers Bittersweet, Fabrik, Lex’s + Trend during a 3-course dinner
  • Includes the RVA Experience Auction, which directly impacts NAVI of Virginia
  • Tickets start at $70, VIP options are available

Friday

Fashion Week Social | 9 p.m. | The Jungle Room, 2727 W. Broad St.

  • Dance the night away with DJs Mass FX + Elliott Ness
  • No tickets needed, but there’s a $5 cover charge after 10 p.m.

Saturday

A New Me Fashion Show | 5 p.m. | Queen Bee & Company, 21 W. Main St.

  • Aimed to welcome returning Richmonders’ through creative fashion + community support
  • Appetizers + beverages will be available
  • In-person tickets start at $30, or watch the livestream for $10

Sunday

RVA Fashion Week Finale Fashion Show | 5 p.m. | Bon Secours Training Center, 2401 W. Leigh St.

  • Showcasing work from KILL THE SEAM, WAV3S, STOI, HQNM APPAREL, SUIT BROTHER, LIZNEL, VERDALINA, SISTERS BOUTIQUE, NIKKI MINES, & 707.
  • Light finger foods from Mama J’s
  • Tickets start at $30

Ticket sales for all Fashion Week events will benefit Feed More, a Central Virginia hunger relief organization which distributes food across 29 counties and 5 cities, including Richmond.

You can take a closer look into the work of local designers, models + artists featured in this week’s runways + showcases here.

Be sure not to be caught dead in red. Maybe try a burgundy? We are in autumn. 💃

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