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# COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK 2026**NOVEMBER 15–21 | COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA**
### Seven Days. Endless Style. One Unforgettable Experience.
Columbia Fashion Week is back, and we're bringing the fashion, the energy, and the culture to a whole new level!
Get ready for seven days of unforgettable experiences as Columbia transforms into a destination for fashion, creativity, and culture. From exclusive social events and thought-provoking conversations to bold streetwear, sustainable style, and show-stopping runway collections, Columbia Fashion Week brings together the designers, models, tastemakers, and visionaries shaping what's next.
Whether you're a fashion insider, an emerging creative, or someone who simply loves a reason to dress up, **this is your invitation to be part of something extraordinary.**
Columbia Fashion Week is co-sponsored by COLAFW Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Proceeds support the programs and mission of COLAFW Alliance.
## THE WEEK AT A GLANCE
### SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
**SIP N' SOCIAL | THE OFFICIAL KICKOFF**
Fashion Week starts here! Join us at The Shoppes at Tapp's for an afternoon of shopping, sipping, music, and meaningful connections. Explore local boutiques, meet Columbia's creative community, and set the tone for an incredible week ahead.
**Location:** The Shoppes at Tapp's | 1644 Main Street
**Time:** 1:00–3:00 PM
### MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16
**COLAFW EXPERIENCE MAGAZINE LAUNCH PARTY**
A new issue. A new experience. An evening worth dressing up for.
Celebrate the sixth edition of COLAFW Experience Magazine with an exclusive gathering of fashion professionals, influencers, creatives, and tastemakers. Enjoy signature drinks, sweet treats, photography, interviews, and connections with the people making moves in Columbia's creative scene.
**Location:** Qahwah Palace | 616 Harden Street
**Time:** 6:30–9:00 PM
### TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17
**FASHION X FITNESS | STYLE IN MOTION**
Who says Fashion Week is all about the runway? We're bringing fashion and fitness together for an energizing experience with Pvolve and BullStreet District. Expect movement, music, wellness, and great company as we celebrate looking good and feeling even better.
**Location:** BullStreet District Amphitheater | Across from Gather COLA
**Time:** 7:00–9:00 PM
### WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 18
**FASHION IN FOCUS | THE CONVERSATION BEHIND THE CULTURE**
Fashion is more than what we wear. It's how we express ourselves, shape culture, and inspire change.
Join leading voices in fashion and creativity for an engaging discussion exploring emerging trends, personal style, sustainability, and the future of fashion in our region. Come for the conversation. Leave inspired.
**Location:** Columbia Museum of Art | 1515 Main Street
**Time:** 6:00–8:00 PM
### THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19
**THE UNDERGROUND | STREETWEAR RUNWAY**
No rules. No limits. Just fashion.
Step into the unexpected as The Underground takes streetwear off the streets and onto the runway. Experience boundary-pushing collections, unapologetic creativity, and an electric atmosphere where fashion meets music, art, and underground culture.
This isn't your traditional runway show. **It's a statement.**
Location: TBA (Ticket holders learn first!)
**Doors Open:** 7:00 PM
### FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20
**THRIFT THE RUNWAY | EMERGING STYLIST COMPETITION**
Secondhand fashion. First-class creativity.
Presented with Goodwill, Thrift the Runway challenges emerging stylists from across the Southeast to transform thrifted finds into stunning runway collections. Watch creativity, sustainability, and competition collide as talented stylists go head-to-head for the crown.
**Location:** 701 Whaley Street
**Doors Open:** 7:00 PM
### SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21
**THE EXPERIENCE | GRAND RUNWAY FINALE**
The lights. The looks. The moment we've all been waiting for.
Columbia Fashion Week reaches its grand finale with The Experience, an unforgettable night featuring spectacular runway collections from local and national designers, elevated fashion moments, and our highly anticipated Top Model Competition.
From the first look to the final walk, prepare for an evening that celebrates the creativity, talent, and power of fashion.
Make it a VIP experience with front-row seating, complimentary beverages, stylish appetizers, and an exclusive runway gift bag.
**Location:** South Carolina State Museum | 301 Gervais Street
**Doors Open:** 7:00 PM
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## COLUMBIA, IT'S TIME TO GET DRESSED.
Seven days. Seven experiences. Countless reasons to show up and show out.
Whether you're front row at the runway, connecting with creatives, discovering emerging talent, or simply experiencing the energy of Fashion Week, there's a place for you.
**The city is the backdrop. Fashion is the moment. And you're invited.**
Join us November 15–21 for Columbia Fashion Week 2026.
**Explore the events. Secure your tickets. Experience Fashion Week.**
Visit **www.columbiafashionweek.com**
**DRESS CODE: VERY FASHIONABLE. ALWAYS.**
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