Since 2009, ATX Fashion Week has existed to support the Austin, Texas based fashion industry as a bi-annual series of runway shows. Beginning in 2026, ATX Fashion Week has become a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization that will be more dedicated than ever to supporting higher pay, scholarships, grants, networking and educational opportunities for the local industry.

ATX Fashion Week: The Shows Spring 2026
ATX Fashion Week: The Shows will occur once per year beginning in 2026. Confirmed dates are May 7-9. Expect 5-7 major runway shows featuring 12-15 designers per show. Runway Designers, Pop Up Shops and Models all go through a curation process and may apply on this website beginning in January 2026. The general public may purchase tickets for Austin Fashion Week beginning typically February or March 2026.
ATX Fashion Week: Summer/Fall 2026
ATXFW will not host a traditional “Fashion Week” this Fall. Instead, we will host a series of events and runway shows featuring individual designers, themed shows and mash up team (yep). A full calendar of events will be posted soon.
ATX Fashion Week: Connect
New in 2026 is an opportunity to join ATX Fashion Week as an official industry member. Low cost, high impact. All AFW: Connect Members will be invited to regularly occurring events for networking and educational opportunities. Members will be profiled on this website and will have content sharing opportunities through ATX Fashion Week social media channels. Finally, all members receive discounts that will more than pay for their membership for the Conference & Gala, ATX Fashion Week participation fees and show Tickets.
Meet our Staff

Matt Swinney
Founder & CEO

Mack Lide
Social Media Manager

James Slade
Photo/Video Team

Dani Curiel
Front of House Production

Michelle Jedlo
Photo/Video Team

Anastasia Ilinskaia
Photo/Video Team

Claire Saldana
Back of House Production

Tanya Metaxa
Photo/Video Team

Aarti Kulkarni
Photo/Video Team
Fashion Forward Council
The Fashion Forward Council acts as the ATX Fashion Week nonprofit Board in both a fundraising and advisory capacity

Alicia Dean

Amy Beard

Hugh Forrest

Nina Means

Dale A. Ellison, M.D.

Lauren Middleton-Pratt

Amy Edwards
