FWCurve Runway Show & Afterparty Marketplace
September 19, 2025 | The Junto HotelCelebrating 16 Years of Fashion Week Columbus
FWCurve is back...bigger, bolder, and more inspiring than ever. This premier Fashion Week Columbus event is dedicated to celebrating the plus-size community, redefining industry standards, and championing body positivity through fashion, entertainment, and community connection.
Set in the stylish atmosphere of The Junto Hotel, this year’s showcase brings together top designers, vendors, and thought leaders for an empowering evening that blends runway, marketplace, and celebration.
Hosted by Columbus City Councilmember, Lourdes Barroso De Padilla
Event Details
Date: Friday, September 19, 2025
Time: 5 PM to 10 PM
Location: The Junto Hotel, Columbus, OH
Admission: VIP and General Admission options available
What to Expect
Panel Conversations
Engage with fashion voices, influencers, and advocates who are shaping the future of plus-size representation. Expect bold insights, inspiring stories, and a spotlight on empowerment. Limited seating is first-come-first-serve. Standing room available.
Hosted by Jeannette Burchfield, Influencer & Co- Founder of Fat Babes Club of Columbus
Runway Showcase
Experience a dynamic runway featuring designers who are pushing boundaries and celebrating the beauty of diverse bodies.
Featured Designers:
Bea Heidman, The Bea Hive
Evelyn Smith, E. Denise
Amber Hall, Amber Nicole Customs
Valerie Mayen, Yellowcake Shop
Sopi Mitil, The Sopi Mitil Co.
Afterparty Marketplace
The evening continues with DJ spun music, a cash bar, networking, and more opportunities to shop, mingle, and celebrate inclusivity in style.
Vendor spaces are still available until September 12th - CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Why It Matters
FWCurve is more than a fashion event. It is a statement of empowerment, inclusion, and community impact. By attending, you help strengthen Fashion Week Columbus’s mission to invest in local designers, students, and creatives. Since 2010, the Columbus Fashion Council has awarded over $65,000 in scholarships to fashion students, fueling the next generation of leaders in fashion.
Celebrate fashion without limits. Join us at The Junto Hotel for a night that redefines the runway.
Vendor spaces are still available until September 12th - CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
Help us reach our goal of $5000 for the CFC Scholarship Fund by DONATING HERE.