Atlanta Fashion Week Returns With Five Days of Runways, Music and Honors

Atlanta Fashion Week is back for an expanded five-day run from September 30 through October 4, bringing a mix of runway shows, music crossovers, and citywide partner events across fashion, art, retail, philanthropy and nightlife. The event is powered by BMW. Opening night kicks off with "What's the Dresscode?," a panel featuring Trinidad James, MODA404 founder Kwassi Byll, stylist Middleman Fresh and Fiskani Kaira. That same evening, Runway For A Cause combines fashion and art to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. On October 1, boutique A Ma Maniére brings a special edition of its Sound Check series, blending music and style. October 2 brings The Vanguard Awards, presented by BMW, honoring creatives in fashion and culture — including a posthumous Vanguard Legacy Award for designer Patrick Kelly, plus recognition for Wish ATL's Lauren Amos and Julie Hogg, Cathy Norwood and artist Alexander John. The week continues October 3 with an immersive, non-traditional designer showcase at Atlantic Station, alongside a Rémy Martin rooftop soirée, the Atlanta Art Fair and other citywide happenings. Festivities close October 4 with a Bloomingdale's shopping event spotlighting more than 30 independent and emerging brands.