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CAFW DESIGNER APPLICATIONS 2026

 California Fashion Week San Diego 2026 is currently accepting applications from swimwear, athleticwear, resortwear, eveningwear, and luxury fashion designers looking to showcase their collections during an elevated West Coast runway experience in California.

About The Experience

California Fashion Week is a luxury fashion event in San Diego bringing together designers, models, media, photographers, influencers, and creative brands through elevated runway experiences, editorial events, networking opportunities, and West Coast fashion culture.

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WHO SHOULD APPLY

Athleticwear Designers →

West Coast Fashion Brands →

Luxury Fashion Brands

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WHAT CAFW DESIGNERS RECIEVE

Selected designers receive a professionally produced runway showcase including runway models, backstage coordination, professional photography, video coverage, social media exposure, networking opportunities, and access to California Fashion Week experiences and events.

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        Designer Experience
        (Included with selection)​

  • One-Day Runway Presentation in August 2026; 5-7 looks showcasing swimwear or athletic wear

  • Professional models provided through CAFW Model Casting

  • Fully produced runway show (production, lighting, sound, and backstage support at the Jamul Casino Resort)

  • Designer half- page highlight within CAFW Magazine (event program book) for all attendees

  • Social media exposure through @californiafashionweek (one post, story, and reel)

  • Professional branded photoshoot (10 Photos)

  • Professional high-quality photos during fashion show (10 Photos) + (One Pro video of the entire collection)

  • Networking opportunities with creatives, models, and brands

    Designer Experience Upgrades
    (Optional Add-Ons - Expand your California Fashion Week experience with additional editorial and promotional opportunities designed to increase brand visibility, professional content creation, and social media exposure.)

  • Professionally branded photoshoot (20 Photos) + (One Minute Pro Video)

  • Sit-down designer professionally recorded interview (up to 40 minutes) + (Two 30 Sec "reel style" edited videos for social media and brand use)

  • Two-page spread CAFW magazine feature (event program book for all attendees)

  • Professional high-quality photos during fashion show (20 Photos) + (One Pro video of the entire collection)

    Need more information? Designer Deck

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WHY DESIGNERS APPLY

California Fashion Week provides designers with a luxury platform for runway visibility, content creation, media exposure, networking, and brand growth while connecting fashion with West Coast culture, creativity, and elevated experiences in San Diego, Los Angeles, and California fashion communities.

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Have more questions? Designer FAQ

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CAFW DESIGNER APPLICATION

Application Fee: $15
Non-refundable. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.

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Selected designers will receive additional participation details upon acceptance into California Fashion Week San Diego 2026.

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Participation supports runway production, venue coordination, model coordination, backstage operations, media coverage, and designer placement. More information: Designer FAQ

Exculsive $200 OFF

Exclusive $200 Savings on Designer Participation: Valid Through May 2026

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