A Global Platform for Fashion Innovation
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MEDIA OUTLETS
Founded in Vancouver, VFW was built to strengthen the Canadian fashion industry, celebrating local talent while welcoming emerging and established designers from around the world.
2nd
LARGEST IN NORTH AMERICA
Vancouver Fashion Week is Canada's largest fashion week and the second-largest fashion show in North America, with over 24 years of professional runway production experience.
24+
YEARS
Recognized globally for diversity and innovation, VFW brings together designers, buyers, media, models, and fashion enthusiasts each season to celebrate creativity on an international stage.
400+
DESIGNERS
Each season, VFW creates real opportunity for designers to gain global exposure, for industry professionals to connect, and for Vancouver's creative economy to grow.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to champion Canadian fashion, support Vancouver’s local creative community, embrace diversity, and build meaningful connections within the global fashion industry.
Diversity
Diversity is at the heart of Vancouver Fashion Week. We celebrate designers from different cultures, backgrounds, and creative disciplines while embracing models of all skin tones, genders, sizes, heights, ages, and identities.
Support
VFW is committed to supporting the growth of Canada’s fashion industry by providing emerging and established designers with opportunities to showcase their collections, gain international exposure, and connect with buyers, media, and industry leaders. We also support Vancouver’s local creative community by involving local models, artists, businesses, production teams, and event professionals.
Connection
We bring together local, national, & international fashion communities, creating meaningful connections that inspire collaboration, cultural exchange, and long-term growth for Canadian fashion and the global fashion industry.
SUCCESS STORIES
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DESSERTO
Following its debut at VFW FW22, DESSERTO expanded internationally through a Milan Fashion Week pop-up
and collaborations with leading global brands including Fossil, Karl Lagerfeld, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, H&M, and Givenchy.
