San Francisco Fashion Week presents TRANSFORMATION Runway Show

Presented by: San Francisco Fashion Week® X Fashion For The People X Temple SF

✨ TRANSFORMATION 2025 marks the 16th year of San Francisco Fashion Week and is the official Fall showcase under the theme “Transformation”—a powerful narrative woven through runway, art, innovation, and community. As a year-long program spanning March and October, this September installment spotlights the evolution of fashion in the Bay Area—blending emerging and established voices across fashion, tech, sustainability, and culture.

👗👠👜 “TRANSFORMATION 2025 ( Series 02 - Sept -Oct)”—a year-long initiative highlighting fashion’s role as a catalyst for positive change. Taking place in two parts, March and September/October, the event showcases innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity at the heart of San Francisco, Silicon Valley and the Bay Area’s creative and tech-forward community. With a focus on eco-conscious design, ethical production, community outreach, economic development, and digital integration and fashion technology.

FEATURED DESIGNERS :

1. Designs by Fashion Sue showcases a collection that blends elegance with bold creativity, featuring fluid silhouettes, striking cuts, and thoughtful layering. Each piece balances structure and movement, using rich fabrics and textures to create depth and sophistication. The collection celebrates modern femininity — confident, expressive, and effortlessly chic.
2. Dope Soul Love exudes an artistic spirit rooted in soul, identity, and expressive storytelling. Their designs feel both raw and refined — embracing bold silhouettes, soulful textures, and evocative detail that echo a sense of cultural pride and emotional depth. The brand speaks to self-discovery and connection, crafting garments that feel like wearable poetry — each piece simultaneously a personal statement and a bridge between inner world and outward style.
3. Mario Benton is a renowned fashion stylist, show producer, and mentor based in Oakland, California, known for elevating the Bay Area’s fashion scene through his creative vision and community-driven approach. As the founder of Mario B Productions, he has produced acclaimed events like Dignitaries of Design and created youth programs that empower aspiring models and designers. Dedicated to mentorship and self-confidence building, Benton continues to inspire and shape the next generation of fashion talent across Oakland and beyond.
4. Mr Midwest is a fashion line that blends Midwestern heritage with sustainability approach, modern street wear and premium denim. The brand emphasizes quality, durability, and authentic design inspired by regional pride and American heartland culture. Its collection includes standout denim, graphic tees, outerwear, and accessories like trucker hats and totes. Each piece is designed to be versatile, stylish, and rooted in a sense of identity and place. With a confident yet grounded aesthetic, Mr. Midwest represents the spirit of the Midwest reimagined for today’s fashion landscape.
5. On The Runway Boutique is a fashion brand offering trendy women’s clothing that blends bold style with affordable luxury. Known for its statement pieces, modern silhouettes, and eye-catching details, the boutique caters to fashion-forward women who want to stand out without overspending. With a strong in-store and online presence, it has become a go-to destination for accessible, trend-driven fashion in the Bay Area and beyond.
6. Tony B. Conscious, known as The Ghetto Van-Go, is a street artist and poet whose vibrant works fuse spirituality, culture, and social awareness. His art transforms public spaces into messages of love, truth, and empowerment. Guided by his mantra A.R.T. = Always Resonating Truth, he uses creativity to uplift and connect communities.

San Francisco Fashion Week® – the official SFFW city-wide event since 2011 – the official SFFW city-wide event since 2011

San Francisco Fashion Week, @sanfranciscofashionweek powered by Fashion For The People @sffama, is a premier platform fostering innovation, sustainability, and creativity in fashion. Through engaging events and initiatives, Fashion For The People celebrates the diverse talent shaping the industry’s future.

Fashion For The People @sffama is an organization dedicated to promoting inclusivity and accessibility within the fashion industry. Through initiatives like the @thecreatrlab, they aim to support emerging talent and foster a diverse creative community.

A venue for artists, by artists, Temple Nightclub @temple_sf offers a nightlife experience that is unrivaled in the San Francisco Bay Area. From awe-inspiring, fully immersive state of the art lighting and visuals, to a thumping custom sound system and multiple rooms of music paired with world-class talent, there is a reason Temple is the #1 Nightclub in SF.

cred: Jordan Louie