The Emerging Designer Challenge will feature five up-and-coming designers,

35 models and five judges.

Five designers who have never participated in DFW before were asked to create five looks to display on the runway. These five looks will be judged by a panelist of two lead DFW producers, three local designers — Tyne Hall, Matilda Marginal, and David Rossa and votes cast by the audience. The top two designers will be given the opportunity to showcase their collections in the upcoming Spring Denver Fashion Week runway shows. 

The featured designers include:

SPYTFUL | La Adorna | Dramé Apparel | Hyacinth | InspireD’Signs