San Francisco's Top 100 Events 2015 - Fashion Industry Events
1. Academy of Art University Graduation Fashion Show and Award Ceremony
#1 Fashion Industry Event
Industry icons such as Suzy Menkes turn out annually for this student fashion show, and star designers hand out scholarships. In recent years, participating design houses have included Missoni, BCBG, and Yigal Azrouel. Next: May 2016
2. California College of the Arts’ Annual Fashion Show
#2 Fashion Industry Event
The school’s fashion design program presents this juried show each spring. The 2014 iteration showcased collections from 13 senior students, and industry professionals acted as judges. Clothes were also worn by professional models. Next: Spring 2016
3. Vintage Fashion Expo
#3 Fashion Industry Event
A vintage marketplace for home design, fashion, and accessories, the event takes place two times a year in San Francisco. Through a partnership with Dress for Success, it raises funds for disadvantaged women. This year's fall event took place at the Hall of Flowers. Next: Spring 2016
4. PoshFest
#4 Fashion Industry Event (new to the list)
Hundreds of "Poshers," or users of the popular clothing reselling app Poshmark, come together at the San Francisco Design Center for the festival. The event includes panels, workshops, and parties; it teaches attendees how to increase Poshmark earnings. Next: November 7-8, 2015
