Columbus Fashion Week opens with 17th annual show

Fashion Week Columbus marked its 17th year with a week of runway shows and events around the city from Nov. 8-14, promoting local talent and making fashion more accessible and inclusive. The High Fashion Tea runway show opened the celebration, bringing together Ohio-based and international designers, local businesses and young creatives. The program also featured showcases for curvy bodies and sustainable fashion, while the Columbus Fashion Council continued its support for fashion education through scholarships for Central Ohio students. The week was set to culminate in a runway show headlined by Joan Madison, a Columbus designer and “Project Runway” alum.