BALTIMORE - TelAve -- Baltimore Fashion Week is proud to announce the designers selected to present their collections during Season 18, taking place Friday, August 14, and Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the historic War Memorial Building in downtown Baltimore.

Each year, Baltimore Fashion Week brings together emerging talent, established designers, retailers, and creative visionaries to celebrate innovation, craftsmanship, and the artistic expression of fashion. The 2026 designer lineup reflects a diverse collection of creative voices representing Maryland and beyond.

The 2026 participating designers include:

Friday, August 14, 2026
The Designer Showcase Series
Erin Anderson – Sherman Avenue
Tasia Cotton
Shaniqua Hammond
Darrius Hyman-Sanford

The Ones To Watch
Annaya Thomas

Saturday, August 15, 2026
The Designer Showcase Series
Kenya Baker – Wafiyah's World of Crochet
Laniyah Tooks
Lloreal Johnson

The Retail Edit
Sankofa African & World Bazaar

"We are excited to introduce this year's designers and celebrate the creativity they bring to Baltimore Fashion Week," said Sharan Nixon, Executive Producer of Baltimore Fashion Week and Executive Director of the Fashion Umbrella Foundation. "Each designer has a unique perspective that contributes to the continued growth of Maryland's fashion community while inspiring the next generation of creative professionals."

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Throughout the production, participating designers will work closely with Baltimore Fashion Week's production team during fittings, rehearsals, and runway preparation leading up to the two-night showcase.

Guests can expect professionally produced runway presentations featuring original collections, retail showcases, and emerging design talent in an immersive fashion experience held inside one of Baltimore's most iconic venues.

Tickets for Baltimore Fashion Week 2026 are on sale now. Guests may select from the Elite Runway Experience, Runway Premier Experience, or Runway Gallery Experience.

For tickets, event information, sponsorship opportunities, or media inquiries, visit http://www.baltimorefw.com.

About Baltimore Fashion Week
Established in 2008, Baltimore Fashion Week is Maryland's premier fashion event and a signature workforce development initiative of the Fashion Umbrella Foundation. The annual production provides professional opportunities for emerging and established fashion designers, models, photographers, stylists, makeup artists, hair professionals, retailers, and other creative entrepreneurs while fostering career readiness, entrepreneurship, and industry collaboration. Through education, experiential learning, and professional runway production, Baltimore Fashion Week serves as a platform where creativity and workforce development intersect.

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About the Fashion Umbrella Foundation
The Fashion Umbrella Foundation is a Baltimore-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth and adults through educational programming, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and the arts. Through initiatives including Baltimore Fashion Week, the Foundation creates opportunities that inspire creativity, leadership, and community engagement.

Media Contact
Fashion Umbrella Foundation
Baltimore Fashion Week
Email: info@baltimorefw.com
Website: http://www.baltimorefw.com