Denver Fashion Week (DFW) officially closed its Spring 2026 season with an awards celebration honoring the designers, models, makeup artists, hairstylists and creatives who helped define one of the organization’s creative elements.
The awards ceremony reflected the collaborative nature of Denver Fashion Week, where designers, models, production crews, stylists, photographers and sponsors work together to build large-scale runway experiences throughout the season.
Several collections throughout Spring 2026 stood out for pushing creative boundaries while maintaining strong commercial appeal. Sustainable and adaptive fashion continued to be major areas of growth for the organization, reinforcing DFW’s commitment to accessibility and innovation within the industry.
Streetwear and Maximalism nights generated some of the strongest audience reactions of the season, while Swim & Resort Wear closed the week with one of the largest crowds of Spring 2026.
Outside the runway, Denver Fashion Week also continued expanding its cultural footprint through collaborations with local businesses, artists, musicians and hospitality partners across the city.
As Denver’s fashion industry continues to grow, the Spring 2026 awards highlighted the city’s increasing influence as a destination for emerging fashion talent and independent creative production.
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Here are the Spring 2026 Denver Fashion Week Awards Winners:
Designer Of The Year
Female Model of the Year
Female Youth Model Of The Year
Male Youth Model Of The Year
Hairstylist Of The Year
Makeup Artist Of The Year
Male Model of the Year
Alt & Beyond Model Of The Year
Alt & Beyond Model Of The Year
Sophia Labelle-Plott
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