WHO WE ARE

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Meet Our Leaders

Khalil Carr

Founder & Executive Director

Mia Rich

Fashion Director

Mekhi Edwards

Creative Director

Evan Leatherbarrow

Marketing Manager

Our Story

Buffalo Fashion Week was revitalized in 2023 under the visionary leadership of Everything Wunders LLC. With a mission to amplify the arts and foster creativity, BFW has become the cornerstone of Western New York’s burgeoning fashion scene. We are committed to creating innovative, high-profile events that showcase local talent, connect communities, and redefine Buffalo as a cultural hub.

Our Impact

In 2026, Buffalo Fashion Week has continued its upward momentum, welcoming thousands of guests across multiple events and generating well over half a million digital impressions across our platforms. What began as a growing creative movement has now solidified itself as one of the most culturally impactful fashion experiences in Western New York. Buffalo Fashion Week is no longer just an event it's a creative ecosystem. With consistent local and regional media coverage, strategic brand collaborations, and a community-first approach, we’ve firmly positioned Buffalo as a city that belongs in the fashion conversation.

What We Do

BFW is dedicated to curating unforgettable experiences that merge the worlds of fashion, art, and community. From elegant runway shows to creative galas, our events highlight the best of Buffalo’s designers, models, and creative visionaries. Each event not only celebrates fashion but also raises awareness for critical causes such as mental health and arts advocacy.

Our Vision

To create a disruptive fashion and arts industry in the ever so evolving Western New York, whilst giving platforms to artist and art in the region.

In The Media

  • Buffalo Fashion Week in no way shape or form affiliated with any college or college program. We are an entirely independent organization.

  • Becoming a model and designer is an great way to showcase your skills and art for Buffalo Fashion Week, we urge you to submit your applications whenever it opens and show up to all our seminars, casting calls & boot camps to be considered.

  • Check our “Events” section on the website for the latest updates for shows and events!