WHEELING, WV — Wheeling Fashion Week is officially returning in 2026, bringing a week-long celebration of fashion, creativity, and community throughout Wheeling. The highly anticipated events will take place June 7–13, 2026, with the signature Wheeling Fashion Week at Waterfront Hall Runway Show scheduled for Friday, June 12.
Wheeling Fashion Week showcases emerging and established designers, regional brands, and creative talent while highlighting Wheeling as a growing hub for fashion and the arts. The week will feature a variety of fashion-focused events around Wheeling, with the return of the flagship experience, Wheeling Fashion Week Runway Show sponsored by Waterfront Hall. Kelsey Cromar, Real Estate Agent and Media Personality, will emcee this year’s runway show.
Committee Chair, Emily Rouse, stated, “We were blown away by the positive response and impact of last year’s inaugural Wheeling Fashion Week. The common thread of fashion and support of our sponsors brought together community members and professionals from across a variety of industries. Waterfront Hall not only set the stage for a successful runway show, but for Wheeling’s artistic and economic progress. We see this as more than a fashion show – it’s a reason for people to visit, live in, and stay in Wheeling. We have so many opportunities for people to take part in this field locally.” Committee Members Spencer Porter and Lisa Bronchik are motivated to return for a second year of planning ways to elevate the events even further.
Designers and brands interested in showcasing their collections on the runway are invited to apply through February 15th. Applications are available on Wheeling Fashion Week’s Facebook page and on the official website at www.whgfashionweek.com.
Tickets for events will go on sale in April 2026. For more information, sponsorship opportunities, participation, and event updates, visit whgfashionweek.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.
Mark your calendars and stay tuned—Wheeling Fashion Week 2026 is set to make a bold return.
