Peoria Fashion Week

Peoria Fashion Week Peoria Fashion Week was created to showcase the many talents within Peoria. Through culture, diversity, and artistry.

While contributing to the ongoing efforts of local nonprofits through charitable giving. Peoria Fashion Week (PFW) is Central Illinois’ premier fashion and creative arts event, dedicated to spotlighting local and regional talent while connecting our community through style, culture, and innovation. Launched by Chanel Hargrave-Murry and Ezra Murry, PFW brings the energy and glamour of major fashion

capitals to the heart of Peoria. Each year, the event features runway shows, designer showcases, live entertainment, and youth-led initiatives that empower the next generation of artists, models, and creators. Peoria Fashion Week is more than fashion—it’s about community, creativity, and culture. From youth fashion classes through the Peoria Fashion Week Academy to partnerships with local businesses and nonprofits, PFW aims to inspire growth, provide opportunities, and celebrate diversity in the arts.

✨ Next Event: April 3–5, 2025, at Four Points by Sheraton, Downtown Peoria
✨ Highlights:

Local & regional designers

Youth “Candyland” Runway Show

Boutique vendors & live music


Community collaborations & workshops

Join us as we turn the spotlight on Peoria’s growing fashion scene and create a platform where talent meets opportunity!

🚨PEORIA FASHION WEEK 2027 MODEL CASTING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🚨👠 VIRTUAL MODEL CASTING BEGINS NOW!Think you have what it t...
08/27/2026

🚨PEORIA FASHION WEEK 2027 MODEL CASTING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! 🚨

👠 VIRTUAL MODEL CASTING BEGINS NOW!

Think you have what it takes to walk the runway for Peoria Fashion Week 2027? This is your opportunity!

Models can begin submitting for our Virtual Model Casting Call TODAY, or join us in person at our upcoming Open Casting Call.

📍 PFW 2027 OPEN MODEL CASTING CALL
📅 Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Distillery Labs
201 SW Adams Street
Peoria, IL 61602

🔥 REGISTER TO CAST:
[https://form.jotform.com/252527926867068](https://form.jotform.com/252527926867068)

We are looking for models of all experience levels, backgrounds, sizes, looks, and styles who are ready to bring confidence, personality, and presence to the PFW runway.

✨ New models are encouraged to apply.
✨ Experienced models are welcome.
✨ Virtual submissions are open beginning NOW.
✨ In-person casting takes place October 17.

Designers. Lights. Cameras. Runway. Your PFW 2027 journey starts here.

Tag someone who belongs on the runway and SHARE! 👠🔥

🎬 PEORIA FASHION WEEK 2027 — CASTING PANEL CALL! 👠Peoria Fashion Week is looking for experienced fashion and industry pr...
08/26/2026

🎬 PEORIA FASHION WEEK 2027 — CASTING PANEL CALL! 👠

Peoria Fashion Week is looking for experienced fashion and industry professionals to serve on our Model Casting Call Panel for PFW 2027!

We’re seeking individuals with professional experience in areas such as:

✨ Modeling & Runway Coaching
✨ Fashion Design & Styling
✨ Photography & Creative Direction
✨ Talent Management & Casting
✨ Fashion Production
✨ Beauty, Hair & Makeup
✨ Branding & Fashion Media

Panelists will help us evaluate prospective models and identify talent ready to represent Peoria Fashion Week 2027 on the runway.

Interested in serving on the panel?

📧 Send your résumé along with two professional references to:
[[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])

Please include “PFW 2027 Casting Panel” in the subject line.

We’re looking for knowledgeable professionals who can bring an experienced eye, constructive feedback, and a commitment to helping us build a strong and diverse PFW 2027 model roster.

Know someone who would be a great fit? Tag them or share this post!

🔥 DESIGNERS YOUR RUNWAY IS CALLING. 🔥Designer registration is now open for Peoria Fashion Week 2027!We’re looking for em...
08/25/2026

🔥 DESIGNERS YOUR RUNWAY IS CALLING. 🔥

Designer registration is now open for Peoria Fashion Week 2027!

We’re looking for emerging, established, and boundary-pushing designers ready to bring their vision to the PFW runway and showcase their work in front of models, creatives, industry professionals, community leaders, media, and fashion lovers.

Whether you’re building your first collection or growing an established brand, PFW 2027 is your opportunity to be seen, connect, create, and make an impact.

✨ Showcase your collection
✨ Build brand visibility
✨ Connect with models & creatives
✨ Gain runway content for your portfolio
✨ Network with the fashion community
✨ Be part of one of Peoria’s premier fashion experiences

Applications are now open for PFW 2027 Designers.

👗 Ready to hit the runway?
👉 Sign up today: [https://pci.jotform.com/form/262177006638055](https://pci.jotform.com/form/262177006638055)

Tag a designer who needs to see this!


Flyers all created by Creatives with Peoria Fashion Week Academy

Models: HAUS of RunwayAcademy: Designer: Alterior MotiveEvent: River City Pride Festival, Peoria ILPhotographer: Matt Da...
07/21/2026

Models: HAUS of Runway
Academy:
Designer: Alterior Motive
Event: River City Pride Festival, Peoria IL
Photographer: Matt Dayhoff

Time: Was Had!

🌈 Today is the Day! 🌈Join us this afternoon as the talented models of Peoria Fashion Week Academy take the runway at the...
07/18/2026

🌈 Today is the Day! 🌈

Join us this afternoon as the talented models of Peoria Fashion Week Academy take the runway at the River City Pride Festival in Peoria!

🗓️ Today
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Peoria Riverfront

Our Academy models are excited to showcase their confidence, creativity, and growth while celebrating a community built on diversity, inclusion, and self-expression.

At Peoria Fashion Week Academy, we believe the runway is more than a place to model, it’s a platform to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and connect with people from every walk of life. Our students are proud to represent an Academy that embraces creativity, respect, and opportunities for everyone.

Come out, cheer them on, and celebrate an amazing afternoon of fashion, community, and pride. We can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 I earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognizing me for creating engaging content that sparks an interest amo...
06/01/2026

🎉 I earned the emerging talent badge this week, recognizing me for creating engaging content that sparks an interest among my fans!

Give $3. Build the Academy.Peoria Fashion Week Academy is launching our $3 Pledge Campaign to help us raise $400,000 in ...
05/18/2026

Give $3. Build the Academy.

Peoria Fashion Week Academy is launching our $3 Pledge Campaign to help us raise $400,000 in matching support** as we pursue major grant funding for the Academy.

This campaign is about investing in Peoria’s creative future.

At Peoria Fashion Week Academy, we are teaching youth and adults real skills in sewing, fashion design, modeling, media, photography, branding, creative production, and entrepreneurship.

Your support helps us provide:

Scholarships for students
Sewing and fashion design supplies
Instructor support
Creative workforce training
Portfolio-building opportunities
Runway showcases
Media, modeling, and photography classes
Pathways into the creative economy

We are asking everyone who believes in creativity, opportunity, and community to pledge just $3 and challenge 3more people to do the same.

Because when the community moves together, small gifts become big impact.

Pledge $3. Tag 3 people. Share 3 times.

Support the campaign here:
https://pci.jotform.com/form/261375659448067

Help us reach our $400,000 match goal and continue building a space where creatives can learn, grow, and open doors.

Teach the Art. Build the Skill. Open the Door.







Our Closing Designer for our Annual MET GALA is Fabric Da Vinci from Chicago, Illinois. These breathtaking pieces left u...
04/14/2026

Our Closing Designer for our Annual MET GALA is Fabric Da Vinci from Chicago, Illinois. These breathtaking pieces left us all in awe.

Emerald Green looked amazing on every single one of these models that night!

Photos by Ezra Murry

As we move into the Custom Designers of the evening for our 2nd Annual MET Gala Fundraiser for Peoria Fashion Week Acade...
04/14/2026

As we move into the Custom Designers of the evening for our 2nd Annual MET Gala Fundraiser for Peoria Fashion Week Academy, we open up with Dwight Bolden II, Owner and Founder of Zodiac Customs and MFA Association out of Springfield, Illinois.

His Models demanded the runway and showcased his creative line immaculately!!

Photos by Ezra Murry

Gala night was more than a runway moment — it was a reminder that fashion belongs to everyone. ✨Our Inclusive Runway was...
04/14/2026

Gala night was more than a runway moment — it was a reminder that fashion belongs to everyone. ✨

Our Inclusive Runway was one of the most powerful parts of the evening, and we are so grateful to our incredible partners EPIC, CWTC, HISRA, and Oak Street Health for trusting us with your consumers and allowing us to help create such a beautiful experience.

A heartfelt thank you to our Youth Model Coaches, Rayniah Anderson and Sydney Childs, and to our Director of Hair and Makeup, Edi Janes, for helping our models down the runway with such care, confidence, and love.

This moment was about inclusivity.
All abilities.
All body types.
All ages.
Everyone deserves to feel beautiful, seen, and celebrated on that runway.

Special thanks as well to Thrifty Tomboy and CS Men's Wearhouse for dressing the consumers from CWTC and helping them shine with confidence and style.

This is the kind of fashion we believe in.
A runway for everybody. 💫

Photos by Ezra Murry

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