2026 SHOWS
Welcome to the 12th Annual Winston-Salem Fashion Week, where creativity, culture, and craftsmanship come together to celebrate the future of fashion.
This year’s theme, Threads of Innovation, reflects the spirit of those who dare to create, inspire, and redefine what’s possible. Every stitch tells a story. Every collection represents a vision. Every runway presentation celebrates the bold ideas and creative voices shaping the next generation of fashion.
WSFW Opening Night Reception, Wednesday, September. 23rd
WSFW Opening Night Reception
Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Location: Robert Hall / 874 Liberty Street, Winston Salem NC 27101
Admission: Free, but Registration Required
Join us for an evening to recognize our sponsors, partners, special guests and designers for 2026. Come dressed to impress; fashion forward.
Enjoy an evening of food, fun, fashion and beverages.
Cash Bar Available.
LIVE DJ: TruGroove, Keith Dunlap
Open to the Public
Runway Showcase Opening Night Showcase, Friday, September 25th
Runway Showcase Opening Night Showcase
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Downtown at Muse Winston Salem | 226 S Liberty Street, WS 27101
General Admission: $50
Featuring Gildan, Project RunSlay, Youth Runway Category, and Emerging Designer(s). This runway show will get you ready for the latest Fall/Winter looks for the upcoming season.
Designer & Retail Runway Showcase, Saturday, September 26th
Designer & Retail Runway Showcase
Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 1:00 p.m – 5:00pm
Location: Union Station | 300 S Martin Luther King, Jr Dr, WS 27101
General Admission: $50
Featuring styled looks by Stylists, Gabrielle Befort for Goodwill Industries NWNC, and 6 Designers will present their collections on the runway. There will also be looks for local retail boutiques presented by DXL Menswear, The Curvy Fox Boutique, Body & Soul Boutique, Winston Salem, NC and Shades of Color, Roanoke, VA. Be sure to shop our Vendors Market. Support Small Businesses.
Dress Attire: Street Style/Fashion Forward