How to Apply to Show Your Collection at Fashion Week (Step-by-Step Guide)

This article is intended for fashion designers and industry applicants; if you’re looking for tickets or general public information, please visit our main event pages here: https://thebureaufashionweek.com.

Overview

Showing your collection at The Bureau Fashion Week™ is a powerful way to elevate your brand on an international stage—featuring global press, retail buyers, influencers, stylists, and fashion-forward audiences. This step-by-step guide walks you through the complete application process so you can confidently prepare and submit your brand for consideration.

1. Complete the Official Designer Application

Submit your application here:
👉 https://thebureaufashionweek.com/fashion-designer-inquiry/

You will be asked to provide:

• Brand name
• Designer and company information
• Portfolio or lookbook
• Social media and/or website
• Collection overview
• Preferred Fashion Week city

If you’re unsure what qualifies as a strong submission, review:
Designer Requirements: Portfolio, Collection & Eligibility Criteria

2. Submit a Professional Portfolio or Lookbook

Your portfolio is the first impression our curation team sees. It helps us evaluate:

• Creative direction
• Cohesive brand identity
• Execution quality
• Runway readiness
• Collection consistency

For guidance on how to strengthen your materials, see:
Best Practices to Strengthen Your Designer Application

3. Select Your Preferred Fashion Week City

Applications are accepted for multiple global Fashion Week experiences produced by The Bureau:

• New York Fashion Week
• Paris Fashion Week
• Los Angeles Fashion Week
• Miami Swim Week
• Dallas, TX

To understand which city best aligns with your brand, explore the:
City-by-City Guide: NYFW, Paris, L.A., Miami Swim Week & Dallas, TX

4. Curation Review & Designer Approval

Once your application is received, our curation team begins an in-depth evaluation.
We assess:

• Brand alignment
• Collection strength
• Readiness for runway production
• Fit with each city’s programming
• Industry traction and presentation potential

Processing times vary based on season and volume.

To learn what happens next, review:
What Happens After You Apply? Timeline, Selection & Next Steps

5. Secure Your Designer Showcase

Approved designers will receive:

• Official acceptance
• Available event dates
• Venue details
• Designer package information
• Pre-production requirements
• Payment instructions

Your runway presentation is secured once payment is completed.

To understand what is included with a designer showcase, see:
What’s Included When You Show Your Collection (Full Breakdown)

Related Articles

• Designer Requirements: Portfolio, Collection & Eligibility Criteria
• Best Practices to Strengthen Your Designer Application
• What Happens After You Apply? Timeline, Selection & Next Steps
• Designer Frequently Asked Questions