COLUMBIA FASHION WEEK | November 2-8, 2025

• 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, cocktails, photography and the official launch of the fourth installment of the COLAFW Experience magazine.

• Special Guest: Ija Charles

• Ticket includes complimentary drink & bites

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

Plus, stick around after the workout for light refreshments and a chance to connect with others. Let’s crush it together!

LOCATION: FIT Columbia

2121 College St, Columbia, SC 29205 ·

EVENT TIME: 7:00 PM-9:00 PM

• WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH- THE CREATIVE EXCHANGE: A Town Hall Conversation

Join us for The Creative 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 artists, designers, and entrepreneurs face in Columbia.

• The future of fashion and creative industries in our city—and how we can build it together.

Our panel of thought leaders, industry professionals, and innovators will share insights and strategies, followed by an open forum where voices from the community are encouraged to contribute.

Whether you’re a designer, stylist, artist, model, entrepreneur, or supporter of the arts, this is your chance to connect, collaborate, and help shape the future of Columbia’s creative landscape.

✨ Together, we can transform ideas into action and build a stronger, more vibrant fashion and creative community.

🎟️ 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.

Set against an unexpected and striking backdrop, our runway becomes a canvas for bold expression and unapologetic creativity. From gritty urban aesthetics to boundary-pushing designs, every look challenges convention and tells a story of individuality.

Join us for an unforgettable night of style, sound, and street culture—where the energy is electric, the fashion is fearless, and the location? Let’s just say... you’ll want to be there to find out.

Location: The fashion is fearless, and the location? You have to grab your ticket to findout!

Somewhere cool in Downtown Columbia, SC.

DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM

ATTIRE: VERY FASHIONABLE

• FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH: - EMERGING STYLIST RUNWAY COMPETITION.

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.

👗 Styled by some of the best fashion creatives in the Southeast🎤 Live judging ♻️ Sustainable fashion at its finest

Whether you’re a fashion insider, style lover, or just here for the vibe, this event is your front-row ticket to see what’s next in fashion—and to celebrate creativity with a cause.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening where thrift meets trend, and emerging talent becomes the spotlight.

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 Buildingat he 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
• Access to the private After Party where the celebratio continues

**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 6:30PM (VIP: 6:00pm)

ATTIRE: VERY FASHIONABLE

Host or Publisher Columbia Fashion Week