Fashion Week San Diego
Retail Apparel and FashionCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees
Fashion Week San Diego is a small- to midsize organization based in San Diego that focuses on emerging designers from around the world. It operates a bi-national fashion week that includes a week-long Fall Runway Show, a Spring Showcase, and a calendar of monthly shows and workshops throughout San Diego County, with year-round promotions and designer development activities. Its audience consists of developing designers seeking exposure and industry partners looking to discover fresh talent, with the program serving as a launching pad to opportunities in other fashion weeks, media, showrooms, and retailers. Founded in 2007 by Allison Andrews and directed since 2019 by Gwen Bates, FWSD aims to grow the local retail ecosystem by connecting designers directly with consumers and business networks. In late 2023, FWSD announced a collaboration with Lajollabythesea for 2024, reflecting ongoing partnerships to extend its reach.