Miami Fashion Week 2025 wrapped on October 25 after six days of runway debuts, cultural programming, and technology-driven showcases that reaffirmed Miami’s influence as a global fashion capital. Held October 20 through 25, the week celebrated international design while championing sustainability, education, and community collaboration.

The week began at Miami’s historic Freedom Tower at Miami Dade College, where remarks by Lourdes Fernandez-Velasco, Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, and Miami Dade College Vice President Maryam Laguna Borrego set a thoughtful tone. Designers and industry leaders gathered to honor the city’s creative legacy while emphasizing its growing role in the global fashion ecosystem.

Audiences traveled throughout the city to view collections by designers representing both international and Latin American artistic lineages.

Show locations transformed neighborhoods into fashion destinations:

• Beatriz de la Cámara presented at Mr. C Miami – Coconut Grove
  

• Sitka Semsch staged a showcase at her namesake boutique at Shops at Merrick Park
  

• Brenda Noy and Jenny Polanco debuted at the Gary Nader Art Centre
  

• Yenny Bastida and Jhoan Sebastian Grey presented collections at Gale Miami Hotel and Residences

Miami ticked through a stylish itinerary that brought guests beyond a singular tent and into spaces that reflect the city’s cultural landscape.

On October 23, the Miami Fashion Week Gala took over Queen Miami Beach, featuring a headlining runway by Naeem Khan, the acclaimed red-carpet designer recognized for his intricate embroidery and couture technique. The evening supported the Miami Dade College Miami Fashion Institute, reinforcing MIAFW’s dedication to building future talent and sustaining accessible design education.

The week also included celebratory proclamations from the City of Miami, honoring both Naeem Khan and Nicole Miller for their global design contributions and commitments to creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

Held on October 22, the MIAFW Summit, powered by the Miami Fashion Institute, convened more than 20 voices across fashion, technology, and sustainability. The theme, “The Future of Fashion is Built Here,” drove conversations around ethical production, digital innovation, and inclusive design.

Keynotes by Nicole Miller and Naeem Khan anchored the program, supported by panels with Angel Sanchez, Sitka Semsch, Yenny Bastida, Jhoan Sebastian Grey, and Shantall Lacayo, among others.

The Summit closed with a milestone moment: the first-ever Digital Fashion Show presented by the Miami Fashion Institute, signaling Miami’s growing impact in virtual design.

Closing night doubled as a vision of fashion’s future, with a finale at Eden Roc Miami Beach that merged tech and artistry. Digital shows from Rene by RR, Sitka Semsch, and Jhoan Sebastian Grey featured immersive collections co-created with emerging designers and innovators from the Miami Fashion Institute. The event highlighted how virtual craftsmanship is reshaping the runway.

With support from Miami-Dade County, Miami Fashion Week continues expanding career pathways for designers and entrepreneurs. For the first time, participating designers gained access to the Mana Fashion Showroom, connecting them to buyers, retailers, and a wider global network.

Officially recognized on the CFDA Fashion Calendar Important Dates alongside New York, London, Paris, and Milan, Miami Fashion Week continues to cement its position as a major stop in the global fashion circuit. With a programming philosophy rooted in sustainability, innovation, and cultural exchange, MIAFW remains a platform where Latin American design, global luxury, and Miami’s own creative force intersect.