Omaha Fashion Week

Nebraska FCCLA will again be participating in the OFW Student Night on Wednesday, February 26, 2025! Over the last decade, Omaha Fashion Week has grown to the nation’s fourth largest fashion event! In addition to supporting more independent fashion designers than any other organization in the region, Omaha Fashion Week supports young fashion designers by providing mentoring, educational opportunities, and a professional platform to showcase work.

Guidelines for Participation

  • Be a member in an affiliated Nebraska FCCLA chapter.
  • Student must create/construct one complete outfit for modeling.
  • Application requires submitting pictures of the design, which should include croquis and pictures of the completed outfit (or elements that are complete).
    • Pictures should feature the design being worn (face may be blurred) and may include front, back, and side views.
    • If the design is not complete, pictures of fabric & design elements are appreciated.
  • Applicants will be notified of their status to participate by December 1. There will be additional paperwork to complete once accepted to participate in the event.
    • Agreement to attend and participate in live event as well as any additional event opportunities, which will require parent/guardian signatures for participants under 19.

2024 Omaha Fashion Week application must be submitted by Friday, November 15 at midnight. This Signature Page must be completed and uploaded as part of the application process.

Questions about Omaha Fashion Week can be directed to Harleigh Claussen, Nebraska FCCLA OFW Coordinator, at hclaussen@nebraskafccla.org.

Event Information

There will be a rehearsal on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm CST at the Omaha Design Center.

Students must arrive to the Omaha Design Center on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 between 5:00-5:30pm CST; show begins at 8:00 pm CST.

  • Students will model their own designs; Omaha Fashion Week will not be casting models for students.
  • Hair and makeup should be done prior to arrival. Hair and makeup services will not be provided to students.
  • Changing rooms will be provided for students to change if necessary. It is advised that students show up already wearing their garments.
  • Pizza and water will be provided for students while they wait for the show to begin.
  • An adult representative from Nebraska FCCLA will be present with students backstage.

Additional information about OFW Student Night can be found on their website: omahafashionweek.com/studentnighthigh

For more information about Omaha Fashion Week or to purchase tickets to this night or the entire week, visit omahafashionweek.com.