Find Our Designer, Volunteer, Videographer/Photographer, and Hair + Makeup Applications Below

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Calling all Makeup, Nail + Hair Artists

Are you a hair, nail or makeup artist? Do you want to get more involved in the Pittsburgh fashion community? Well, look no further.

Our application is open to any and all hair, nail and makeup artists.

The deadline to apply is August 31st

Apply here to be considered.

Videographers + Photographers Wanted

Are you a videographer or photographer? PGHFW is looking for you if you are and we welcome any and all applications regardless of experience level. Students, hobbiests and professionals are all welcome to apply!

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PGHFW 2021 Designer Application

(Click on the text above or link at the bottom to access designer application)

Thank you for your interest in showcasing your fashion design talents at Pittsburgh Fashion Week. Please read the following in order to apply. 

PGHFW is dedicated to the evolution of industry and commerce, Pittsburgh Fashion Week aims to unite and promote the emerging fashion industry by presenting a fresh perspective of the talent within our city. 

The show will be on the last weekend of September, the exact date is TBA. 

We provide the following resources and services to help support our designers. You will receive the following benefits by participating in the show: 

• access to a database of models 

• style consulting services and accessory sourcing 

• professional Hair Team to assist with event 

• professional Makeup Team to assist with event 

• professional runway images for portfolio usage 

• coverage by regional press + media 

• two (2) week-long event passes to PGHFW 2021 per collection

Designer Expectations

• To present between eight (8) to 10 (ten) looks per collection. These looks must be new to the runway and not have been shown in past runway events. 

• It is MANDATORY for designers to attend (3) three meetings with the production team, two (2) fittings with models, and one (1) runway rehearsal in advance of the event. A schedule with these dates will be provided in advance. 

• If you decide to withdraw, it has to be by Friday, May 29th, 2021. The designer must take responsibility and recognize the time commitment and dedication needed as a designer for PGHFW 2021. Dropping out as a designer after the cut-off date would result in your name and brand still remaining on all promotional materials for PGHFW 2020 due to the printing and publication deadlines. 

• Designers need to provide a timely response to all PGHFW related emails/communications. Within 48 hours 

• Designers need to attend all mandatory schedules. Mandatory dates will be announced and finalized to designers once they've been chosen for the final selection.

Items needed to complete application: 

• Looks must be new and not shown last year

• Designer contact info 

• Designer/Brand website 

• Designer headshot

• Quality portrait of Designer 

• Brand/Collection Name & Logo 

• Photos of Previous collection(s) 

• Moodboard/Sketches of 2021 Collection 

• Must provide a short write up about the collection (150 words)

• Must meet with production team three times, two fittings, rehearsal

• Provide a two-minute video discussing the collection, inspiration

• Video montage possibly of designer history

Applications Open March 22. 2021

Deadline to Apply June 19, 2021

Selection Notification On A Rolling Basis

Final Selection of Designers TBA, 2021 

There is no fee to participate. 

For additional questions or clarification, please contact pghfw@downtowncdc.org.

The Designer Application can be found here

Looking to generally get involved with PGHFW, then look no further and apply by filling out this application: Click Here

Pittsburgh Fashion Week is an ongoing project led by
the Downtown CDC and the Pittsburgh Fashion Alliance