The Her Universe Fashion Show will be back in 2026 as THE MUST-SEE event at San Diego Comic-Con!

The Submission Portal is NOW CLOSED

This year, the Her Universe Fashion Show will celebrate DC, presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products and hosted by Ashley Eckstein, founder of Her Universe. It is highly anticipated to be the epicenter of the fandom community! We will select between 20 to 25 designers who are at least 18 or older and who submit unique, one-of-a-kind designs inspired by DC. The selected designers will create and showcase their designs as they come to life during the show! At the end of the night, two winners will be chosen by both the audience and an expert panel of judges and both winners will be awarded a cash prize of $2,000 USD and may also be offered the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe!

    HOW TO ENTER:

    1. Submissions will be accepted starting on March 27, 2026 at 12:00 AM Pacific Time and ending at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on May 1, 2026. All submissions are final.

    2. Submissions must be “geek couture” fashion - original, high-fashion designs inspired by DC characters, stories, or themes - and may not be costumes or cosplay. Submissions must be inspired by something that is celebrated within the world of DC which include:


    o Aquaman

    o Batman

    o Cyborg

    o DC Women

    o Flash

    o Green Lantern

    o Justice League

    o Superman

    o Wonder Woman

    o Batman (1989)

    o Batman & Robin (1997)

    o Batman Forever (1995)

    o Batman Returns (1992)

    o Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016)

    o Dark Knight, The (2008)

    o Dark Knight Rises(2012)

    o Superman (2025)

    o Batman Beyond: Animated Series

    o Harley Quinn: Animated Series

    o Peacemaker: Television Series

    o Sandman: Television Series

    o My adventures with Superman

    o Clayface

    o Lanterns HBO

    o Teen Titans

    o Teen Titans Go

    o Supergirl (2026)

    3. One submission form/entry per person. You may include up to 3 designs on your submission form, but only one may be chosen (if any). Your designs must be your original work and must meet the pre-determined submission guidelines.

    4. Submission designs may be for women’s, men’s, or unisex fashion.

    5. Between 20 and 25 finalists will be notified individually via e-mail on or around May 8, 2026.

    6. If you are chosen to be a finalist at this year’s Her Universe Fashion Show, you must: .

    - Provide your own styling, makeup, hair design, and model at your own expense.


    - Provide your own travel and accommodations for the event (note that Her Universe is not responsible for any travel or accommodation expenses).


    - Be available for a mandatory dress rehearsal on July 22, 2026 at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego, California.


    NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. You must be a legal resident of the United States (including District of Columbia or Puerto Rico) or Canada (excluding Quebec) and at least 18 or older. Two (2) winners will each receive a cash prize of $2,000 USD. Void where prohibited. Sponsorsed by HU Merchandising, LLC (dba Her Universe).

    For any questions or for more information on entry, notification, and odds of winning, please see our Official Rules https://www.heruniverse.com/her-universe-fashion-show/official-rules/ or contact the Her Universe team at FashionShow@heruniverse.com.

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