Denver
2026 Paper Fashion Show Call For Designers
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CLOSES FEB 1About the Event
Sign up today to design a one-of-a-kind fashion for the 2026 Paper Fashion Show!
The Paper Fashion Show highlights talent from the Rocky Mountain Region, featuring stunning fashions made entirely from paper, showcased on the grand runway and judged by a distinguished panel of top Denver-area designers and celebrities. The runway show will be held Thursday, May 7, 2026.
NOTE: Tickets to attend the show will go on sale at a later date. This event registration is to sign up to design a fashion.
2026 Theme: Folded in Time: 20 Years of Transforming Paper into Runway Masterpieces
This year marks the 20th Paper Fashion Show. We’re celebrating two decades of creativity, innovation, and fearless experimentation with a theme that honors our history while looking to the future: Folded in Time.
Whether you dream in delicate origami, dramatic draping, or playful sculptural forms, your vision can shine on the grand runway, judged by an esteemed panel of top Denver-area designers and celebrities. This is more than a competition, it’s a celebration of artistry, teamwork, and the limitless potential of paper as a medium.
Step into the legacy, honor the journey, and make your mark on the 20th Paper Fashion Show, Folded In Time.
We’re now inviting designers and design teams from across the Rocky Mountain Region to sign up to create a fashion for the show. Whether you’re an experienced professional or an aspiring student designer, this is your chance to transform paper into wearable art, push the boundaries of imagination, and see your vision come alive on the grand runway.
Ticket options for design team registration include:
- Professional Team: $150
- Student Team: $60 (student status will be verified)
Each team will receive access to materials, support, and guidance to bring their designs to life. Your creation will be judged by an esteemed panel of top Denver-area designers and celebrities, and you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your work in front of a live audience.
Step into the legacy, honor the journey, and make your mark on the 20th Paper Fashion Show. Folded In Time isn’t just a theme, it’s your invitation to create something unforgettable.
NEW AWARD THIS YEAR Agency Spirit Award
The Agency Spirit Award is a special category created exclusively for advertising and marketing agencies participating in the Paper Fashion Show. This award celebrates collaboration, creativity, and team pride, challenging agencies to come together and prove they have what it takes to stand out from the rest. The winning agency will earn ultimate bragging rights and receive a free entry to the 2026 One Club Awards Show, because exceptional agency spirit deserves to be recognized!



