The Bellevue Collection Celebrates 20 Years of Fashion Week with Style, Substance, and Student Spotlights
Source: The Bellevue Collection
Reported By: Matthew Kennedy
As Fashion Week returns to The Bellevue Collection this fall, it brings more than glossy runways and designer labels—it brings a legacy. Celebrating two decades as the Pacific Northwest’s fashion centerpiece, the 2025 edition will unfold on September 26 and 27 with a renewed energy, expanded programming, and a deeper community focus.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection, a milestone not just in fashion, but in philanthropy. Since its inception, the event has contributed over $1.4 million to local nonprofits. In 2025, that commitment continues, with 100% of ticket proceeds benefitting Sports In Schools and WWIN (Washington Women in Need).
New & Next: Student Designers Take Center Stage
For the first time, the event introduces its New & Next Student Designer Showcase—an initiative designed to elevate the region’s emerging fashion talent. Eight student designers from Central Washington University, Seattle Central College, Seattle Pacific University, and Washington State University have been selected to present two original looks each, premiering on the Collective Runway Show stage.
“As we mark 20 incredible years of Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection, we want to do more than look back, we want to look forward. The launch of New & Next is about investing in the future of fashion and providing these talented students with a platform to share their work, gain real-world experience and build the confidence to take the next step in their careers.”
Jennifer Leavitt, Senior Vice President of Marketing for The Bellevue Collection
Following their runway debut, the students’ designs will be featured in curated displays throughout Bellevue Square from September 29 through October 9, offering further exposure to the next wave of Pacific Northwest stylemakers.
The Runway Schedule: Two Nights, Two Perspectives
The Trend Takeover Runway Show
Friday, September 26 at 6:30 PM | Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Opening night promises a lively showcase of fall’s most anticipated trends. Designed for those ready to shop the season’s looks—and sip while they do—it’s a celebration of personal style with DJ sets, beauty activations, and elevated refreshments. Tickets include a gift, two drink tickets, and a $25 Bellevue Collection promo card.
General Admission: $100
VIP: $125
All ticket proceeds benefit Sports In Schools
Ages 16+
The Collective Runway Show
Saturday, September 27 at 6:30 PM | Hyatt Regency Bellevue
The second evening spotlights marquee fashion houses alongside the debut of the student-designed New & Next looks. Guests will enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, two drink tickets, and tiered Bellevue Collection promo cards ($30 GA, $50 VIP).
General Admission: $150
VIP: $200
All ticket proceeds benefit WWIN
Ages 21+
Fashion Meets Philanthropy
Beyond the lights and luxe, Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection has always carried a philanthropic thread.
Sports In Schools supports youth across King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties, ensuring equitable access to school-based athletic programs through scholarships, equipment grants, and coaching support.
WWIN empowers women across Washington by providing scholarships and career support to break generational cycles and foster long-term independence. Since 1992, it has granted over $21 million to help Washington women achieve their goals in higher education and beyond.
Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection continues to be more than a style statement—it’s a reflection of the region’s values, creativity, and community-driven spirit. With a refined focus on the future and a strong foundation in giving, this anniversary edition invites guests to take part in something truly meaningful—one impeccably tailored step at a time.
Tickets go on sale August 1 at fashionweekbellevue.com.