Utah World Fashion Week coming to Salt Lake City, showcasing fashion creatives

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Utah World Fashion Week is coming to Salt Lake City this Oct., showcasing top designers, emerging talent, and innovative collections.

The event will host designers, photographers, models, and fashion students from all across the country. It is the only event in Utah that offers a full fashion week, twice a year. The Feb. event is in Park City, and the Oct. event is in Salt Lake City.

“We are trying to give a platform to designers, students, and emerging designers to showcase their work,” said General Manager for Utah World Fashion Week, Stefany De Rei.

While a handful of the creatives are from Utah, the event welcomes in people from all across the country. De Rei said that approximately 120 creatives will be at the Oct. event.

“We are proud to present collections of local and international designers, generate unique experiences for the media and the public, and consolidate Utah as a benchmark in the fashion industry,” said De Rei.

New concepts and shows

The concept for this season’s show is the elements — air, water, fuego, and earth. Each of the four runway designs, music, LED screens, and lighting will interpret the element of the day. 

Additionally, this Oct. will be the first time Utah World Fashion Week has a runway for kids. The air show, on Oct. 22, will showcase young models as well as brands that inspire children.

‘We are making something new in Utah. We are helping grow the [fashion] industry,” said De Rei.

Utah World Fashion Week will take place on Oct. 22 through 25. Tickets can be purchased online.