Hosted by founder Ashley Eckstein, The Her Universe Fashion Show 2025 Presented by Universal will showcase emerging designers from across the country dazzling San Diego Comic-Con from a new location within the Manchester Grand Hyatt
With less than a month until the fan favorite event at San Diego Comic Con, Her Universe is delighted to reveal the 25 designers selected to showcase their creations at this year’s 11th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show presented by Universal. Featuring both returning designers and exciting newcomers, the fantabulous show is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 24, beginning at 6.00 p.m. PT.
In celebration of this year’s theme: “Defying Fashion: Fashion That Defies Expectations,” the selected finalists will debut their designs inspired across Universal Pictures franchises including Wicked, Jurassic World and Universal Monsters as well as DreamWorks Animation franchises such as How To Train Your Dragon and Trolls. Each designer has been carefully selected for their talent to blend fandom with fashion. They will unveil their one-of-a-kind creations to the show’s largest audience to date from the Seaport Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Aaliyah Frye (she/her)
Returning Participant (2018)
- Hometown: Boerne, TX
- Social: @small_frye_designs
Caitlin Beards (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023, 2024)
- Hometown: Randolph, NJ
- Social: @ladyavadesigns
Cat Gravereaux (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023, 2024)
- Hometown: Fort Edward, NY
- Social: @kyasarin.cosplay
Catherine Hart (she/her)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Glendale, CA
- Social: N/A
Emma Joy (she/her)
Returning Participant (2024)
- Hometown: Cornelius, OR
- Social: @hunnie_bunnie_bee
Ericka Angiuli (she/her)
Returning Participant (2018)
- Hometown: Anaheim, CA
- Social: @angiuli_designs
Grace Meeks (she/her)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Winter Garden, TX
- Social: @graceandtruththreads
Jennifer Biladeau (she/her)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Seattle, WA
- Social: @Sewsaywealldesigns
Jen Wolff (she/her)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Houston, TX
- Social: @jwolff501(X)
Katherine Everything (they/she)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Lancaster, CA
- Social: @katherine_everything
Katie Strube (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023)
- Hometown: Kissimmee, FL
- Social: @kstroobzcosplay
Kayleigh Michelle (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023)
- Hometown: Hillsborough, NC
- Social: @signed_km
Kiki Cotter (they/them)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Roseville, MN
- Social: N/A
Leah Mednick (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023, 2024)
- Hometown: Somerville, MA
- Social: @imleahnotleia
Lynleigh Sato (she/her)
Returning Participant (2018, 2021, 2023, 2024)
- Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA
- Social: @lynleighsato
Mandy McLean Couch (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023, 2024)
- Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
- Social: @defiantly_mandy
Margaret Kidwell (she/her)
Returning Participant (2024)
- Hometown: Republic, WA
- Social: @madgical.creations
Megg Waddington (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023)
- Hometown: Johns Creek, GA
- Social: @costumesbymegg
Melissa Lynette (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023)
- Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
- Social: @houseofsedgeandbee
Meredith Heika (she/her)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Colleyville, TX
- Social: @meredithheika
Paige Campbell (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023)
- Hometown: Ransomville, NY
- Social: @quasar__creations
Prue (she/her)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Chandler, AZ
- Social: @prue_ductions
Samantha Strickland (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023, 2024)
- Hometown: Ocee, FL
- Social: @unoriginalsam85
Steph Piper (she/her)
First Time Participant
- Hometown: Olympia, WA
- Social: @stephpipercosplay
Terence Johnson (he/him)
Returning Participant (2023, 2024)
- Hometown: Van Nuys, CA
- Social: @terencebjohnson
Two winners will be chosen with the grand prize of designing an apparel collection with Her Universe, one by audience vote and one by a panel of outstandiful judges.
Returning partners include AOA as the show’s special effects sponsor and fan-favorite brand Lug as the official bag sponsor.
Know Before You Go:
While the event is open to the public, advanced wristband distribution is required for entry. Wristbands to attend the show will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 24 at the Seaport Ballroom Foyer at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Please note that attendees may begin to line up prior to the official distribution time; however, Her Universe does not endorse or manage any unofficial lines that may form before that time. Her Universe reserves the right to adjust the start time of wristband distribution and to manage the line at its sole discretion in the interest of safety and fairness.
Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT unless otherwise noted by the Her Universe Team upon receiving your wristband and checking in. The Her Universe Fashion Show team will admit audience members by groups. When receiving wristbands, audience members will be told their group and exact return time for seating. The show will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. PT and last approximately 2 hours. Late arrivals, even with wristbands, may not be accommodated.
Only approved members of the press can bring professional photo equipment. Audience members may use small cameras and cell phones with no additional lens. Media interested in attending should complete the credential request form linked here by Friday, July 10th at 5.00 p.m. PT. More information, including press check-in, will be provided upon confirmation.
Fans should follow Her Universe on social media (@heruniverse on IG, X, Facebook and @officialheruniverse on TikTok) and use hashtag #HerUniverseFashionShow for special behind-the-scenes event content.
Additional announcements to come.
ABOUT HER UNIVERSE
Her Universe is known as the groundbreaking fandom fashion company and lifestyle brand originally founded by Ashley Eckstein in 2010. Her Universe strives to cultivate a fandom-centric community powered by women to be authentically themselves and celebrate what they love by designing quality, fandom-centric, size-inclusive, stylish merchandise. For more information, visit heruniverse.com and follow @heruniverse on Instagram, X, Facebook and @officialheruniverse on TikTok.
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