ABOUT US

FWQ is a bi-annual exhibition of national and international fashion designers founded by the BKStyle Foundation (BKStyle), a 501c(3) non-profit organization.

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Fashion Week Queens is committed to building an inclusive, community-centered fashion platform that reflects the global spirit of Queens.

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Fashion Week Queens (FWQ) is a new fashion and cultural platform launching its first annual event in 2026, in Queens, New York. Founded by Rick Davy and Jack Mapira, FWQ was created to celebrate the borough’s unparalleled diversity while supporting designers, creatives, and small businesses through high-visibility runway shows and cultural programming.

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Queens is one of the most diverse communities in the world. Fashion Week Queens reflects this global identity by elevating emerging and established talent and creating meaningful connections between fashion, culture, and community.

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• Dates: Launch 2026

• Location: Queens, New York

• Format: Three-day fashion and cultural experience

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Programming Includes:

• Creatives and partners, sponsors and supporters, networking receptions and Runway presentations featuring diverse designers

• Creative and cultural collaborations

• Community-focused experiences

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Networking opportunities for designers, brands, and industry professionals

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Imagine a place where the raw pulse of creativity meets the cutting edge of fashion. A place where underground cool collides with global trends, forging a new path for the future of style: 
 

That place is Fashion Week Queens