State of Michigan Fashion 2026

The State of Michigan Fashion 2026 is a community forum hosted by Michigan Fashion Week and The Edit that brings together leaders, designers, and innovators to discuss the current and future landscape of fashion in Michigan. The conversation will explore what’s working, what’s missing, and what’s next for the state’s growing fashion ecosystem through honest dialogue and audience engagement.

Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: The Edit, 1600 E. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48211
Admission: Free and open to the public (registration required)

Host

• Loren Hicks – Founder, Michigan Fashion Week & The Edit

Panelists

• Aki Choklat – Linda Dresner Endowed Chair in Fashion Design, College for Creative Studies
• Ken Walker – Founder & Head of Design, K. Walker Collective
• Taylor Childs – Owner, Taylor Childs Studios
• Amanda Sweet – Creative Fairy Godmother & Founder, The Revamp Clothing Swap Festival
• Kiana Wenzell – Co-Executive Director, Design Core Detroit & Director, Detroit Month of Design

Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.

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