The Her Universe Fashion Show
The Her Universe Fashion Show returned to San Diego Comic-Con International (SDCC) with a standing-room only crowd celebrating “The Power of Fashion.” Critically acclaimed as one of the must-see events each year at SDCC, host Ashley Eckstein (founder of Her Universe, Star Wars’ Ahsoka Tano) further demonstrated her commitment to inclusiveness, empowerment and mental health awareness. Powerful designs, powerful moments and powerful statements ruled the night.
Check out all the designs
in partnership with
THE 2019 WINNING DESIGNERS
Judge’s WinnerAdria Renee
Isla Nubla – Jurassic Park
Audience WinnerSarah Hambly
Bodak Green – Marvel’s Loki
2019 Her Universe Fashion Show Highlights
Presented by Her Universe, Hot Topic and DreamWorks Animation’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power and in partnership with Cartoon Network, BoxLunch and The Pop Insider, The Her Universe Fashion Show opened with Eckstein dazzling the crowd with a transformative She-Ra and the Princesses of Power – inspired gown designed by 2014 Her Universe Fashion Show winner Andrew MacLaine with custom accessories by designer Harmony Leiker. Eckstein announced that the companies initially came together when she was cast to voice an upcoming character in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series from DreamWorks Animation. Actress/host Tiffany Smith (Harry & Meghan: Becoming Royal) joined the show as Eckstein’s co-host.
Her Universe and Hot Topic also surprised the packed audience of over 2,000 fans with the announcement that a Haunted Mansion Fashion Collection by Her Universe is coming to Hot Topic stores nationwide this fall. In celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the iconic Disneyland ride, Eckstein wore a custom couture pant suit inspired by the famous Haunted Mansion wallpaper, designed by 2015 Her Universe Fashion Show winner Leetal Platt.
Other highlights from the night included the first-ever Her Universe Wizarding World collection of wearable dresses inspired by Harry Potter film characters Hermione Granger, Luna Lovegood and Fleur Delacour.
Ashley Eckstein also made a powerful statement with her On Our Sleeves™ themed dress for mental health as part of her ongoing work with Nationwide Children’s Hospital.
Junior Designer Showcase
Three junior designers won the exciting opportunity to help Her Universe design
a Steven Universe-inspired collection to be sold online and in-store for BoxLunch in 2020.
Winners Emerson, Emily and Kayla strutted their stuff on the runway in their own designs!
EVENT PHOTOS
She-Ra Dress Transformation
PRESS FOR THE HER UNIVERSE FASHION SHOW 2019
