COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — Columbia Fashion Week is back and this time the fashion events are taking place in November.
Usually, CFW is in June but organizers wanted to pull away from the summer to give everyone a chance to take part.
The week highlights fashion and local creativity.
The series of events serve as a platform of collaboration helping creatives advance in the fashion industry.
CEO Juliette Muller stopped by the WACH FOX Studios to talk about the week and the major surprise in store.
Columbia Fashion Week is co-sponsored by COLAFW Alliance, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization..
Week of events:
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD: COLAFW: Magazine and Launch Party –
Members of the press, bloggers, influencers, models, beauty professionals, fashion stylists, designers, tastemakers, and community – join us for this exclusive event in style with interviews, refreshments, photography and the official launch of the fourth installment of the COLAFW Experience magazine.
Special Guest: Ija Charles
LOCATION: Pastor’s Study
1633 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
EVENT TIME: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
ATTIRE: VERY FASHIONABLE
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH: FASHION X FITNESS: Get ready to sweat!
This high-energy workout is designed to challenge your body and boost your mood. With powerful moves, upbeat music, and nonstop motivation, you’ll stay engaged from start to finish. Whether you’re looking to build strength, increase endurance, or just have fun while moving, this session delivers it all.
Special Guest & Instructor: James Patrick
LOCATION: FIT Columbia
2121 College St, Columbia, SC 29205
EVENT TIME: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH- THE FASHION DIVIDE: A Town Hall Conversation
Join us for The Fashion Exchange, a dynamic town hall conversation designed to bring together Columbia’s creative community for an open and impactful dialogue.
This panel-driven event will explore:
Resources available for creatives to grow and thrive.
Challenges and barriers models, stylists, designers, artists and entrepreneurs face in Columbia.
The future of fashion and creative industries in our city—and how we can build it together.
Admission is free, but space is limited—reserve your seat today.
LOCATION: All Good Books
734 Harden St, Columbia, SC 29205
EVENT TIME: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
ATTIRE: VERY FASHIONABLE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH: – THE UNDERGROUND: STREETWEAR RUNWAY –
Step into a world where high fashion meets raw urban edge. The Underground is not just a runway show—it’s an immersive fashion experience that celebrates the spirit of streetwear and underground culture like never before.
Location: 1332 Main Street, Columbia, SC 29201
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM
ATTIRE: VERY FASHIONABLE
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH: – THRIFT THE RUNWAY
Get ready for a night of high fashion, bold creativity, and next-level styling at the Emerging Stylist Runway Competition — where the next generation of fashion talent takes center stage.
Sponsored by Goodwill, this one-of-a-kind event features curated runway collections styled entirely from secondhand pieces—proving that true style isn’t about labels, it’s about vision. Watch as top emerging stylists from across the Southeast compete for the crown, transforming pre-loved fashion into jaw-dropping, runway-ready looks.
Location: 701 Whaley Street, Columbia, SC 29201
DOORS OPEN 7:00PM
ATTIRE: VERY FASHIONABLE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH: THE EXPERIENCE – RUNWAY FINALE
Get ready for the biggest night of Columbia Fashion Week! The grand finale takes over the Cantey Building at the South Carolina State Fair Grounds, featuring the longest runway you’ve ever experienced in Columbia.
This unforgettable evening will showcase breathtaking collections from both local and national designers, culminating in a night of fashion, creativity, and celebration. And don’t miss our highly anticipated Top Model Competition, where rising talent owns the runway in a runway battle to become the next Face of Columbia Fashion Week.
VIP Tickets include:
Early access to the venue
Unlimited complimentary beverages
Stylish appetizers + runway gift bag
Front Row seating
**VIP PASSES: ACCESS TO ALL EVENTS DURING FASHION WEEK AND VIP ACCESS TO FINALE RUNWAY EXPERIENCE
**General Admission includes regular seating and access to after party.
LOCATION: Cantey Building (by the Rocket): 1200 Rosewood Drive, Columbia, SC 29201
DOORS OPEN (6:00pm)
ATTIRE: VERY FASHIONABLE
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