Las Vegas Fashion Council

What Las Vegas Fashion Council does

The Las Vegas Fashion Council (LVFC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2013 and headquartered at 4465 W. Hacienda, Suite 103, Las Vegas, Nevada. The organization exists to advance the Las Vegas fashion industry and diversify the local economy beyond gaming and hospitality, positioning Las Vegas as a global fashion destination. LVFC's membership comprises fashion professionals, students, emerging artists, community leaders, and corporate partners, with 50+ active members documented on its website.

LVFC delivers value through a portfolio of four signature annual events (Vegas Fashion Week, Eco Couture Vegas, Little Black Dress, and Art Live), ongoing educational programming (expert presentations, design competitions, mentoring, and internships), and annual fashion scholarships distributed through the Public Education Foundation. The organization launched its inaugural Vegas Fashion Week in November 2025 and has scheduled a second edition for November 12-15, 2026. Other recurring programming includes monthly community gatherings (Coffee with the Council, Coffee with Natali) and design competitions such as Fashion Forward, which draws 300 high-school attendees annually.

The business model combines three annual membership tiers (Student $25, Individual $150, Corporate $300), tiered event sponsorship packages (Visionary/Presenting, Icon/Platinum, Haute Couture/Gold, Designer/Silver, Emerging Artist/Bronze), event ticket sales, and tax-deductible donations. Distribution is community-led: the organization recruits members through its website, monthly newsletter (published since 2020), social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube), earned media coverage in Vanity Fair and People.com, and word-of-mouth through the regional fashion industry. LVFC holds a Regional Fashion Organization affiliation with CFDA Connects, partnerships with Clark County School District and Public Education Foundation for scholarships, and recurring corporate sponsorships from Caesars Palace, MGM Resorts, Neiman Marcus, Jimmy Choo, Saks Fifth Avenue, and over 25 other brands.

Name

Las Vegas Fashion Council

Legal name

Las Vegas Fashion Council

Website

https://lasvegasfashioncouncil.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Las Vegas Fashion Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that advances the Las Vegas fashion industry through signature annual events (including Vegas Fashion Week), educational programming, scholarships, and a tiered membership community connecting designers, students, and corporate sponsors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fashion Industry Nonprofit / Trade Association

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Retail, Consumer Goods & Lifestyle Shows Organizers (THAHABAJ)

Keywords

• Fashion industry events
• Nonprofit fashion council
• Fashion education programs
• Designer scholarships
• Fashion week runway

Headquarters

HQ city

Las Vegas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: LVFC generates revenue through annual membership fees at three tiers: Student ($25/year), Individual ($150/year), and Corporate ($300/year with 3 team members included). These fees fund operations, scholarships, events, and programming.
2. Event Sponsorship & Ticket Sales: Revenue generated from signature events including Vegas Fashion Week, Little Black Dress, Eco Couture Vegas, and Art Live through ticket sales and corporate sponsorship packages.
3. Donations: The organization accepts tax-deductible donations to support scholarship funds, educational presentations, and fashion platform opportunities for aspiring students and emerging designers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Las Vegas Fashion Council is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that advances the Las Vegas fashion industry through signature runway events (Vegas Fashion Week, Eco Couture Vegas, Little Black Dress, Art Live), tiered membership programs, fashion industry scholarships distributed via the Public Education Foundation, educational programming, mentoring, design competitions, and community engagement initiatives. Its core outputs are curated fashion events and programs that connect designers, students, sponsors, and the broader community to diversify the local economy beyond gaming and entertainment.

Product overview

Las Vegas Fashion Council operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of fashion industry programs and events. The core offerings include signature annual events (Vegas Fashion Week, Eco Couture Vegas, Little Black Dress, and Art Live), educational programming (expert presentations, design competitions, mentoring, and internships), and annual scholarships distributed through the Public Education Foundation. The organization also provides tiered membership programs (Student at $25/year, Individual at $150/year, and Corporate at $300/year) that grant access to networking, marketing support, job boards, and industry events. Monthly community gatherings include Coffee with the Council and the educational series Coffee with Natali.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Vegas Fashion Week: Annual flagship fashion week event showcasing local, emerging, and established designers in Las Vegas.

Products and services

• Vegas Fashion Week Annual flagship fashion week event celebrating creativity, innovation, and emerging talent in the fashion industry, featuring runway shows, designer showcases, and networking opportunities for fashion professionals and consumers.
• Eco Couture Vegas Annual sustainable fashion event featuring runway design competitions where designers transform repurposed and upcycled materials into original couture creations for a sustainable fashion runway.
• Little Black Dress Annual signature event featuring local designers and established brands, student design competitions, fashion shows, and holiday shopping opportunities for LVFC members and the Las Vegas community.
• Art Live Annual event bringing fashion and art together in a philanthropic affair featuring live artistic presentations, auctions, fashion shows, and performances for the Las Vegas fashion and arts community.
• LVFC Student Membership Annual student membership at $25/year providing fashion students and emerging artists with networking events, educational presentations, scholarship opportunities, community resources, and discounted LVFC event tickets.
• LVFC Individual Membership Annual individual membership at $150/year for fashion professionals, including business opportunities, job board access, promotion and marketing support, PR opportunities, sponsorship access, and award nominations.
• LVFC Corporate Membership Annual corporate membership at $300/year covering 3 team members, providing corporate brand promotion, industry initiative creation, economic development access, community investment recognition, and priority sponsorship placement.
• Fashion Industry Scholarships

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 50 active members including fashion professionals, designers, boutique owners, photographers, and stylists
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

42 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CFDA ConnectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFDA CONNECTS provides LVFC with access to leading industry experts and resources to help increase awareness of Las Vegas Market and Designers, amplify their mission, expand reach, and strengthen connection to business, commerce, media, and trade in the American fashion industry and globally.
• Public Education FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLVFC provides annual scholarships to fashion design students through the Public Education Foundation. Scholarships are distributed to deserving students in Clark County and surrounding areas pursuing fashion industry careers.
• Clark County School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership bringing together leading academic institutions and community organizations to create pathways for fashion students and emerging designers throughout Las Vegas.
• Roberto CavalliminorGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian luxury brand collaborated with LVFC during Big Game Weekend (Super Bowl) in Las Vegas, contributing 10% of boutique sales at Wynn Las Vegas to support the Las Vegas Fashion Council.
• Goodwill of Southern NevadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for Eco Couture 2026 event, providing upcycled materials for designers to transform into original couture creations for the sustainable fashion runway competition.
• Dress for Success Southern NevadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner benefiting from Eco Couture 2026 event, supporting women on their journey toward economic independence through professional clothing donations.
• Nevada Partnership for Homeless YouthminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit community partner receiving support from LVFC through clothing drives and community initiatives supporting homeless youth in Las Vegas.
• Junior League of Las VegasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Fashion Forward competition, a fashion design challenge for high school students patterned after Project Runway, hosting 300 attendees annually at a runway show.
• Shade TreeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNonprofit partner benefiting from Jimmy Choo event at Forum Shops Caesars, with proceeds supporting The Friends of Shade Tree.
• 18b The Las Vegas Arts DistrictminorGTM or Marketing PartnerArts district partnership for artLIVE! events, combining fashion and art in philanthropic affairs benefiting both organizations.
• Springs PreserveminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Springs Preserve Spring Fashion Show, featuring local fashion designers and top CCSD fashion students in support of the Springs Preserve Foundation.
• Baller Dream FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, with LVFC donating approximately 500 hand-knit beanies made by local designer Pat Hill to children undergoing cancer treatment.
• St. Jude's Ranch for ChildrenminorGTM or Marketing PartnerChristmas in July donation drive beneficiary, collecting new and gently used summer clothing, shoes, flip-flops, and hygiene products for ages 0-24 years old.
• Firefighters of Southern Nevada Burn FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFlip Flop Drive partner, with 2,352 flip-flops collected and distributed across Las Vegas community for homeless population.
• SafeNestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHoliday clothing drive beneficiary, with LVFC members donating new and gently used clothes to support domestic violence survivors.
• Make-A-Wish FoundationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGrant-A-Gift Autism Foundation partnership and Make-A-Wish wish granting, including connecting Milene Rivas with local designers to create a Pink and Purple Fashion Show.
• PorscheminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury automotive brand sponsor supporting LVFC events and initiatives.
• GAUDIN Porsche of Las VegasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Porsche dealership sponsor of LVFC events including Little Black Dress.
• AmazonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting LVFC programming and events.
• BESTAgencyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic relations and modeling agency sponsor providing models, styling, and PR support for LVFC events.
• jb Public RelationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPublic relations firm sponsor supporting LVFC media and communications.
• Duane Morris LLPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLaw firm sponsor supporting LVFC events and initiatives.
• Bank of NevadaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFinancial institution sponsor supporting LVFC economic development initiatives.
• Caesars PalaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury resort sponsor providing venue and support for LVFC events.
• CintasminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting LVFC programming.
• DelanominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury resort sponsor for LVFC events.
• Downtown SummerlinminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail destination sponsor hosting LVFC events including Dillards Fashion Show grand opening.
• Eagle PromotionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPromotional products sponsor for LVFC events.
• Encore ProductionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent production sponsor providing A/V services for LVFC events.
• Jimmy ChoominorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury footwear brand hosting exclusive shopping events benefiting LVFC.
• Kendra ScottminorGTM or Marketing PartnerJewelry brand hosting giveback shopping events with proceeds supporting LVFC ($420 raised at 2019 event).
• Las Vegas MannequinsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business sponsor providing mannequins for LVFC events and displays.
• Las Vegas North Premium OutletsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRetail sponsor hosting LVFC events including Spring Into Style and drop-off locations for clothing drives.
• Las Vegas Review JournalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor media sponsor providing press coverage for LVFC events.
• LUXURY MagazineminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury lifestyle publication sponsor featuring LVFC in editorial coverage.
• MGM ResortsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor hospitality sponsor supporting LVFC programming and events.
• Sergio RossiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury footwear brand hosting events with proceeds to LVFC Fashion Scholarship Fund.
• Superior Event ServicesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent services sponsor providing catering and event production for LVFC events.
• The Smith Center for Performing ArtsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPerformance venue hosting LVFC events including artLIVE! at Reynolds Hall Grand Lobby.
• W HotelsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLifestyle hotel brand sponsor supporting LVFC events.
• ZapposminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCorporate sponsor supporting LVFC community initiatives.
• Saks Fifth AvenueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLuxury department store recognized as visionary in fashion at artLIVE! 2016 event.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Atlanta Fashion Week: Regional fashion week operator that organizes runway shows, designer showcases, and industry events in Atlanta. Directly comparable business model to Vegas Fashion Week in terms of single-city runway programming and sponsor-driven revenue.
• Miami Fashion Week: Long-running regional fashion week held annually in Miami with runway shows and designer showcases. Comparable to Vegas Fashion Week in serving as a U.S. secondary-market fashion week with luxury sponsor appeal.
• LA Fashion Council: Los Angeles-based fashion industry council that similarly promotes local designers, runs fashion week programming, and operates membership/sponsorship programs. Closest structural peer to LVFC in another major U.S. fashion market.

Regional players

• Portland Fashion Week: Regional fashion week in Portland, Oregon with runway shows and emerging designer programming. Comparable single-market fashion week operator in a different U.S. geography than LVFC.
• Philadelphia Fashion Week: Regional fashion week operator serving the Philadelphia market with runway events and designer showcases. Comparable mid-tier U.S. fashion week operator in a different metro than LVFC.

Broad incumbents

• Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA): The national nonprofit trade association for American fashion designers. LVFC is a CFDA Connects Regional Fashion Organization partner, making CFDA its closest parent-affiliation peer and the benchmark industry body it aspires to operate alongside.
• Fashion Group International: Global nonprofit fashion industry organization offering membership, events, education, and awards across multiple chapters. A broader, more established peer operating similar fashion-industry community and educational programming.
• IMG (producer of New York Fashion Week): Global events and entertainment producer that operates New York Fashion Week: The Shows. Represents the incumbent scale of fashion week production that LVFC's Vegas Fashion Week aspires to grow toward.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/lasvegasfashioncouncil
• Facebookfacebook.com/LasVegasFashionCouncil
• Instagraminstagram.com/lvfc_nv
• Xx.com/LVFC_NV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/las-vegas-fashion-council-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

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