In the high-stakes world of international fashion, a designer’s reputation is only as strong as the stage they stand on. While the Project Runway franchise has produced some of the most recognizable names in modern design, only a select few platforms in the United States...
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For the Seattle fashion elite, the "Creative Bridge" to Portland isn't just a metaphor—it’s a strategic business move. As we prepare for FashioNXT 2026, we are looking back at the Seattle-based brands that have used our world-class stage, the biggest fashion week in the PNW,...
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It has been nearly a decade since FashioNXT first expanded its reach from its Portland home into the heart of Seattle—a move that fundamentally shifted the fashion infrastructure of the Pacific Northwest. From the outset, FashioNXT’s objective has been singular: to provide a world-class platform...
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How fit, function, and technology are reshaping personal expression This week at CES, we stepped into the Venetian EXPO’s wearables sector to explore how technology is reshaping fashion and beauty from the inside out. What we found was beyond novelty tech; the work we encountered reflected...
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As consumers become more discerning, the demand for transparency in apparel supply chains has never been higher, pushing brands to re-evaluate their practices and foster greater accountability. Recent viral campaigns exposing the disparity between manufacturing costs and retail prices have further amplified the call for...
Read MoreTop couture and RTW designers premiered their collections in front of the first ever LED Runway wall to be used in the PNW. Taking place in Portland's iconic Big Pink (U.S Bankcorp Tower) This years' show was a resounding success. We retained record-high nightly attendees, each mesmerized by the immersive...
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Portland, Sept 10, 2024: FashioNXT, the most iconic fashion event in the Pacific Northwest, has just announced its venue for 2024: the U.S. Bancorp Tower, or "Big Pink," in downtown Portland. Like international fashion shows that move to different locations each year, FashioNXT will be...
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FashioNXT today released the names of the much-anticipated finalists of UpNXT Emerging Designers Accelerator who will compete at the runway finale on Oct 6th the opening night of 2023 FashioNXT Week (Oct 5-7). Runway premieres at the 10th Anniversary Show. A panel of three of the most influential personalities in Portland's fashion/media...
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FashioNXT invites you to a soiree to share secrets of how they convert content into currency on Aug 26th. FashioNXT mastered the art of panel+brunch where you get the best of both worlds -- a sexy event that makes you smarter too. Talented creators in fashion, design and...
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Hello FashioNXT Friends: We are excited to share with you that, FashioNXT Week was placed as #1 in a Forbes List of US Cities Fashion Weeks. We are glad to continue to bring high-profile attention from the global press for the designers and partners through fashion and technology showcases along with our extensive program of developing...
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