Multiple popular fashion festivals and events take place in Vancouver each year. Below we list three of the best the city has to offer.
Major fashion events in the City of Vancouver include Vancouver Fashion Week in the spring and fall, Vancouver Independent Fashion Flair in the summer, and Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week in the fall.
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Fashion Festivals in Vancouver
Fashion festivals take place all over the world and are a fun way to both see what’s trending, and for designers and models to express themselves.
Vancouver is home to a number of different fashion events each year. Below are some of the biggest in the city.
Vancouver Fashion Week
Vancouver Fashion Week takes place twice a year, in both the spring and fall. In 2025 the spring week was from April 8th to 13th. Dates for the fall week are from October 15th to 19th.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Vancouver Fashion Week. It was founded by fashion producer Jamal Abdourahman and is one of the longest-running events of its kind in Canada.
The festival features works from over 40 designers, many of whom provide designs for both the spring and fall festivals when they participate. Events take place throughout the week at David Lam Hall located at 50 East Pender Street.
Tickets for Vancouver Fashion Week in 2025 cost $75 for a single day pass, or $580 for a VIP pass which includes two seats in the front row.
The events each day start between 4:30 pm and 5:30 pm and all end at 8:00 pm. There were also special Vancouver Kids Fashion Week events from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm on April 12th and 13th. Admission to that cost $25 for each day and was free for children under 10.
See our article about Vancouver Fashion Week to learn more.
Vancouver Independent Fashion Flair
Vancouver Independent Fashion Flair (or VIFF, not to be confused with the Vancouver International Film Festival), hosts the Elevate Fashion Festival. Elevate used to be a big one-day celebration in the summer, but now there are multiple Elevate events at different times of the year.
In 2025 there was an Elevate Fashion Festival event on March 29th at Vesper Lounge in downtown Vancouver. There was another show on May 24th.
Elevate features the work of a number of local designers with dozens of models on the runway. There are also DJs playing tunes, a Canadian-Filipino art exhibition, pop-up designer stores and more to explore.
At the March 2025 event guests could either buy an afternoon pass (from noon to 5:00 pm) for $50, or an evening pass (from 6:00 pm to 3:00 am) for $60.
VIFF Fashion spotlights local designers, brands, and creatives. The mission of the organization is to celebrate and showcase the talent of local artists and to provide them with global exposure while fostering a vibrant local fashion and art community. VIFF is committed to creating memorable fashion events that push the boundaries of conventional showcases.
Check out the Vancouver Independent Fashion Flair website for more details about VIFF and its events.
Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week
A multi-day event held at Queen Elizabeth Theatre, Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week (VIFW) happens from November 19th to 22nd in 2025. Of all fashion events in the Lower Mainland, this one is arguably the most impressive.
VIFW first happened in 2017. There were some gaps between then and the second and third events (in 2019 and 2022), but since then it’s been an annual event.
The festival showcases Indigenous models and designers from across the country. Each night at VIFW has a different theme. Below was the list of themes from last year’s event. Dates and other details for 2025 are to be confirmed.
- Wednesday, November 20th, 2024 – Red Dress Event
- Thursday, November 21st, 2024 – All My Relations
- Friday, November 22nd, 2024 – Indigenous Futures
- Saturday, November 23rd, 2024 – Spirit of the West Coast
Click Vancouver Indigenous Fashion Week for more details.
Bridal Fashion Week Vancouver
Bridal Fashion Week is a large wedding exhibition that visits Vancouver at least once a year. In 2025 the 10th anniversary of the event ran from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on April 19th at the Westin Bayshore Hotel.
One of the main components of Bridal Fashion Week is the set of fashion shows that run at different times of the day. Brides and grooms get to see a showcase of the latest trends in wedding fashion. There are also dozens of wedding professionals on-site offering their products and services for couples planning their big day. Food and drinks are available and there are various contests and giveaways as well.
General admission to the 2025 event cost $15 per person. Special tickets that included swag bags and other perks were available for brides and grooms. There were also VIP tickets that came with front-row seats and the chance to walk the runway.
See our article about Bridal Fashion Week Vancouver to learn more.
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