SneakerFest to Benefit Girls For A Change
SneakerFest to Headline Richmond Fashion Week’s Fall Season
Events Across City Showcase Local Fashion Industry Oct. 5-9
RICHMOND, VA — SneakerFest returns to Richmond Fashion Week this fall, showcasing local artists and giving attendees the opportunity to buy, sell, and trade designer footwear.
Richmond Fashion Week shines a spotlight on the local fashion community, including designers, business owners, artists and creatives. The week concludes with a finale runway show at Dominion Energy Center.
In its 14th year, Richmond Fashion Week is held at venues across the city. It benefits local charities Girls For A Change, NAMI Virginia, and Making Strides of Central Virginia (The American Cancer Society).
“After the response to last year’s first SneakerFest, we knew we had to bring it back,” says Jimmy Budd, executive producer of Richmond Fashion Week. “Celebrating the Richmond sneaker culture is a unique focal point for the week.”
SneakerFest will start Friday, Oct. 7, at Black Iris. It includes an art gallery show featuring several artists during RVA First Fridays. Free to attend, all ages, between 5-9 p.m. A ticketed after party (21+) will follow with live performance and a DJ.
Day 2 of SneakerFest moves to Tang & Biscuit from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m., creating a fusion of sneaker culture installations and vendors, streetwear fashion shows and music performances throughout the day. Among sneaker vendors, will be our Thomas Jefferson High School Girl Action Team! This Spring they created a sustainable sneaker in partnership with Community Made, which will be sold during the event. An after-party follows. All ages until 9 p.m.
2nd Annual RVA Sneaker Fest – Day 1
When: 5-9 p.m. (free admission / all ages) followed by the ticketed RVA SneakerFest Art Gala from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. (21+).
Where: Black Iris, 321 W. Broad St.
What: Celebrate the Richmond sneaker culture with an art gallery show featuring several artists during RVA First Fridays. Artists include: Justice Studios, Esoteric Fresh, Pablo Precasso, Steve’s Art 4 U, Nae Custom Kicks, D’Shay Like Da Vinci, Jay Bordeaux, James Saunders, Tony Brooks and Ryan Azia. SneakerFest showcases Richmond-area designers and gives attendees the opportunity to buy, sell and trade sneakers. This event will benefit Girls For A Change. Tickets on sale Friday, Sept. 9.
Saturday Morning, Oct. 8
Event: Self-Care Saturday Wellness
Where: Tang & Biscuit, 3406 W. Moore St.
When: 10 a.m.-Noon
What: You’re invited to join the Feel Good RVA crew for yoga and a beauty care workshop benefiting NAMI Virginia. Registration opens Friday, Sept. 9.
Saturday Afternoon, Oct. 8
Event: 2nd Annual RVA Sneaker Fest – Day 2
Where: Tang & Biscuit, 3406 W. Moore St.
When: 2 p.m.-2 a.m. (All ages until 9 p.m.)
What: Experience a fusion of sneaker culture installations and vendors, streetwear fashion shows and live music performances throughout the day — followed by an after-party. Designers include: Desire, Hugh, No Labelz, Esther, Mama Jo’s Collection, Haus of Jung Leather, and The Spot. Performances by: Radio B, Ant The Symbol, Caakes, Illa Styles, Goldin, Trig, Starr Nyce, Johnny Ciggs w/ DJs Markus Gold, Andrew Hypes, and Original Players.
Sunday, Oct. 9
Event: RVAFW Finale Runway Fashion Show
Where: Dominion Energy Center’s Rhythm Hall, 600 E. Broad St.
When: Doors 4:30 p.m., Show 6 p.m.
What: Enjoy a beautiful runway show featuring designs ranging from avant garde to contemporary fashions. Designers include: Paige, Museum Rejects, Esther, Keziah, Klyde, Liznel, Aziancy and 707. This event will benefit Making Strides of Central Virginia (The American Cancer Society).
About RVA Fashion Week
RVAFW traces its beginnings to Virginia Commonwealth University, where students launched the forerunner to RVA Fashion Week in 2008. The shows are run by volunteers and include spring and fall seasons. Find complete info at rvafw.com.