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The Culture Is Couture Expo
THE CULTURE IS COUTURE EXPO
Saturday, October 4, 2025 | Greater Richmond Convention Center
VIP Entry: 11 AM | GA & Student Entry: 12 PM | Event Ends: 6 PM
The Culture Is Couture Expo is the heart of the weekend—a high-energy showcase of Black fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and culture. From the runway to the vendor floor, this is where style meets purpose.
Spend the day exploring 100+ fashion, beauty, lifestyle, and art vendors, taking in runway shows, hair and beauty presentations, and engaging in panels with cultural tastemakers. Enjoy live performances and immersive brand activations designed to inspire and connect.
GENERAL ADMISSION (GA) Includes:
Entry from 12 PM–6 PM
Access to all panels, runway shows, hair + beauty presentations, and performances (open seating)
Access to 50+ vendors and interactive experiences
VIP Includes:
Early entry at 11 AM (1 hour before GA)
Reserved seating for all stage presentations and panels
VIP welcome gift bag
Skip-the-line access at check-in
Exclusive brand perks and activations
STUDENT Includes:
Discounted GA access from 12 PM–6 PM
Entry to all panels, runway shows, hair + beauty presentations, and performances (open seating)
Access to 100+ vendors and interactive experiences
Approval required. Valid student ID must be presented at check-in.
The Culture Is Couture - Gala
The Black Excellence Gala
Opening night will set the tone: elegant, celebratory, and purposeful. In partnership with nonprofit Lit with Literature, the gala will raise scholarship funds for students in the arts and fashion at HBCUs and local institutions. Expect formal attire, elevated entertainment, and a room full of changemakers.
REGISTRATION OPENS SOON
RVA Fashion Week - Off Grid Show
Streetwear takes the spotlight in this high-energy finale. In partnership with Swap Meet RVA, OFF GRID celebrates the city’s street culture with collections from Pro Legacy, Dread Generation, NUBATI INDUSTRIES, and more. Expect a showcase of bold graphics, sneaker culture, and underground style influences.
RVA Fashion Week - Unscripted Show
The pinnacle of RVAFW’s lineup, UNSCRIPTED is where avant-garde fashion takes center stage. Designers N5 Couture, Suit Brother, MADKAT, and more will showcase cutting-edge collections that challenge fashion norms with bold silhouettes, unexpected textures, and fearless storytelling.
RVA Fashion Week - Unveiled Show
A runway showcase dedicated to rising designers who are redefining the future of fashion. Expect bold, original collections from talents like Omari Jade, Yani Boutique, Model Maven, and Cuerazo Leathers.
Miami Swim Week
Join Art Hearts Fashion May 29th – June 3rd for the long-awaited return of Miami Swim Week taking place at various locations throughout South Beach including M2, Strawberry Moon, Joia Beach, Miami Botanical Gardens, The Vessel Miami, Club E11even, Gala Nightclub, Gabriel Hotel, Gates, Hotel & More.
RVA Fashion Week - Spring Season
The mission of RVAFW (Spring/Fall) is to highlight the vision, celebrate the fulfillment, and continuously expand the potential of Richmond, Virginia’s gifted, diverse fashion and arts community.
15th Annual Fall RVA Fashion Week
Save the dates! For participation and sponsorship/advertising opportunities, please get in touch with jbudd@rvafw.com. More details to come! www.rvafw.com
New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week, held in February and September of each year, is a semi-annual series of events in Manhattan typically spanning seven to nine days when international fashion collections are shown to buyers, the press, and the general public.
Virginia Swim week
The two day event will feature pop up shops with swimwear, resort wear and water sports vendors. Additionally, we will have #rvafw’s creative suite crew on site with amazing fashion photographers.