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Her Universe Fashion Show

The Her Universe Fashion Show is a geek-culture fashion event and design competition held in San Diego. Hosted by Ashley Eckstein, the event features original couture inspired by pop culture fandoms and takes place annually during the opening of Comic-Con.

Date
Jul 23, 2026
Location
San Diego
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Her Universe Fashion Show

Event summary

Highlights

  • Hosted by Ashley Eckstein and Michael James Scott
  • Designer competition featuring geek-culture couture
  • Judges' Choice awarded to Ren Wilkinson for 'The Beast Within'
  • Audience Choice awarded to Sean Quinn for 'Jokes on You'
The Her Universe Fashion Show serves as a major cultural kickoff for Comic-Con in San Diego. Hosted by Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein along with co-host Michael James Scott, the event is held at the Grand Hyatt and centers on a competitive runway show. Amateur and professional designers present 'geek couture' outfits inspired by movies, comics, and television, vying for awards determined by a professional panel and the event audience.

During the July 2026 edition, the competition showcased a variety of creative works including designs inspired by Batman and Superman. The event concluded with the announcement of two top winners: Ren Wilkinson, who received the judges' choice for 'The Beast Within,' and Sean Quinn, who won the audience choice for the design titled 'Jokes on You.'

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