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In 2009, our founder and executive director, Priscila Teixeira, along with a few other locals led a visionary fashion challenge that repurposed materials, paving the way for a group of kids to participate in the very first kids fashion show at the prestigious HighBall Halloween, which was just finding its footing (It started in 2007).

Behind the scenes of this large event production there was a group of talented professionals including some who have now joined forces on the board of The Fashion Community (TFC). Together with a powerhouse team of collaborators from other local businesses including Columbus Fashion Academy staff and other long-standing fantastic connections in the city's fashion scene, this collective of talent is laying the foundation for a bold new chapter.

Today, we’re thrilled to announce Columbus Kids Fashion Week, a city-wide celebration of creativity, confidence, community, and inclusivity. This event isn’t just about showcasing fashion—it’s about empowering young minds from all neighborhoods, connecting generations, and making space for everyone to shine. With roots in Columbus’ growing fashion industry presence and a forward-thinking vision, this is only the beginning.

And we’re inviting YOU to be part of it! Whether you’re a designer, educator, creative, or supporter, we welcome collaborators, partners and sponsors to join this movement and make an impact in the lives of many. Let’s inspire, empower, and celebrate courage, creativity, connection and talent from every corner of our city.

Interested to join in some capacity? Email: CKFW@fashioncommunity.org

When you support The Fashion Community, you’re doing more than donating to an organization—you’re investing in people and meaningful connections. You’re helping people of all ages to discover their passions, empowering them to find balance, and fueling a movement that values creativity as essential. Every dollar goes toward running programs that transform lives and inspire individuals to see the world—and themselves—in their best light.

Your support helps us hosting free community events, provide materials that support fashion sustainability, train youth and elderly in workforce development and develop more programs that are tech-free, fostering communication, connection and creativity in schools, neighborhoods, and organizations. Together, we’re not just cultivating creativity; we’re shaping a future where every person can discover their potential and thrive to be themselves. We empower people and organizations to create, innovate, shine and give their gift back into their communities and the world.