Philly Fashion Week Marks 20 Years with Bold Vision & Inclusive Style

PHILADELPHIA — The City of Brotherly Love was ablaze with creativity as Philly Fashion Week celebrated two decades of style, ingenuity, and community at its home base, 901 Market Street.

PhillyFashionWeek held its fall exhibitions from September 16–21, 2025. What started as a platform for local flair has evolved into a global runway for emerging and established talent alike, pulling in designers pushing boundaries across streetwear, avant-garde, haute couture, and ready-to-wear.

This year’s lineup included standout names like Kristine Auble of "Knockout by Kris, of Egg Harbor Township, Atelier H, Cindy Vo, MADE Institute, Love Cili, Kovid Kapoor, Von Alexandria, and many more whose work reflected the full spectrum of Philly fashion.

But it wasn’t just about what was on the runway. The full week was anchored in a commitment to inclusivity and diversity—amplifying voices across backgrounds, sizes, and aesthetic sensibilities. Events ranged from high-profile runway shows (Runway I & II) to the Avant-Garde Ball, the Business of Fashion Panel, and the grand 20th Anniversary Soirée.

Backstage, the energy was electric: models, designers, stylists and support teams in constant motion; every stitch, set-piece, and silhouette capturing Philly’s evolving fashion identity. For attendees, each night brought something fresh—surprises in color, texture, structure, and spirit.

In the Atlantic City Focus photo gallery, we see the textures take shape: dramatic lights cutting across sleek lines; intimate moments of design discovery; expressive portraits that tell stories beyond the clothes. These images don’t just show what fashion is—they reveal what it means in Philly: bold, inclusive, forward-looking.

Here’s a view into Philly Fashion Week’s 2025 pageant of innovation—20 years strong and still setting its own rules.

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