The RVA Fashion Week team is excited to host another spectacular showcase of Richmond's diverse fashion and culture. Spearheaded by a passionate leadership team, they have been committed to facilitating a wide-reaching stage for creatives to share their talents with the world. Since 2008 RVAFW has represented Virginia's talented models, designers, stylists, cosmetologists, photographers, and various other artists. This ultimate combination delivers unforgettable events around Richmond and showcases many of the industry's top organizations and charities.

Every year, RVA Fashion Week has been committed to collaborating with local businesses and designers to display Richmond's style, creativity, culture, and arts by fashion. This venture has helped Virginia creatives grow their brand, increase their social media presence, create revenue, and help build their reputation in fashion. Our goal has been to raise awareness of the fashion and arts culture hidden in Richmond by supporting emerging artists in the fashion and beauty industry, entrepreneurs, and community partners.

RVA Fashion Week was initiated in 2008 by a small group of VCU students, varying in majors from fashion, design, marketing, and business, who had met while working together on local fashion events in Richmond and decided to embark on a large-scale project to showcase Richmond's unique fashion and culture.

RVA Fashion Week is now overseen by a diverse leadership team and specialized committees to manage the exponential growth that continues to rise year after year. This awe-inspiring production is 100 percent volunteer-based, from the top of the chain of command to the event-day volunteers. The continued support, participation, and contributions from Richmond and now Virginia as a whole are what have kept RVA Fashion Week going strong into our 15th year.