Models, designers and photographers will turn downtown 琉璃神社 into a fashion hub from July 12-14. 

The 琉璃神社 Fashion Week(end), hosted by AesthetiKsLAB will feature three fashion shows, workshops, panel discussions, photoshoots, musical performances and pop-up shops.

"We are thrilled to bring this extraordinary fashion event to life," said Erikka Moojelsky, the founder of Aesthetiks Lab.

The mission of the organization is to make art welcoming, accessible and inclusive for all people. 

The premier weekend of fashion and fun will kick off on Friday, July 12, at the Okanagan Public Library in downtown 琉璃神社. The weekend's first fashion show, with the theme 'New Materials' will begin at 3 p.m. at the library. 

An after-party concert will be held at Metro Hub. 

On Saturday, July 13, all are invited to the city's largest clothing swap at the Rotary Commons. People are also invited to attend a sustainability conference before the second fashion show of the weekend begins at 4 p.m.

The final day of the fashion week(end) on Sunday, July 14, will feature a pop-up shop and a ribbon skirt workshop before the final fashion show of the weekend. 

"This show is a celebration of art, culture, and the vibrant spirit of our community. We can't wait to see the creativity that our designers will bring to the runway,鈥� said Moojelsky.

For a full list of events and locations visit

While many of the fashion events are free to attend, some require a ticket for entry. Tickets for the events can be purchased at

KFW 2024 SCHEDULE

FRIDAY JULY 12 (Okanagan Public Library)

• 10-11:30 a.m. Wear your values workshop with Emily McKay
• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Model workshop
• 11a.m. - 4 p.m. Designers PopUp shop (( OKGN Lifestyle))
• 1- 2 p.m. Fashion Marketing with Alice Scheurman
• 3-5 p.m.  Fashion show 1  ( New Materials)
• 2-5 p.m. Drawing session with EJ Negre before and during fashion show
• 7-11 p.m.  Runway Reup Concert (Metro Hub)

SUSTAINABLE SATURDAY JULY 13

• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Clothing Swap - Bring a Bag - Take a Bag (Rotary Commons)
• 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Beginner sewing lesson (Library)
• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Designers PopUp shop (OKGN Lifestyle)
• Zero Waste Wardrobe: Fashions Sustainable Path - Conference ( Library)
• 1-2:30 p.m. Keynote Speaker Drew Heifetz
• 2:30-4 p.m. Sustainability Panel discussion
• 4-6 p.m.  Fashion Show 2 - (Upcycled )
• 7-11 p.m. - Runway Reup Concert (Metro Hub)

SUNDAY JULY 14

• 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Designers PopUp shop(OKGN Lifestyle)
• 12-4 p.m. Ribbon Skirt workshop with Jill Setah
• 3-4 p.m. Fashion Show 3 - ( Youth)