What a night!
On February 23rd, we gathered at the Foss Waterway Seaport in Tacoma, WA, for Ebony Fashion Week 2025—and what unfolded was nothing short of extraordinary. With well over 100 guests in attendance, we watched foster youth and alumni take the runway with confidence, grace, and undeniable style, reminding us all of the power of representation, support, and self-expression.
A Celebration Rooted in Purpose
More than just a fashion show, Ebony Fashion Week 2025 was a celebration of empowerment and community. It was a platform for foster youth and alumni to not only showcase their beauty and strength, but also to gain real-world experience in the fashion and beauty industries—many for the very first time.
Our First Photos Are In!
We’re starting to share photos from the event! Head over to Instagram and Facebook to catch the first few moments, and be sure to follow us—we’ll be posting more soon.
Thank You to Our Village
This event wouldn’t have been possible without the support of our incredible partners, sponsors, and vendors.
- Our Models – A heartfelt thank you to the foster youth and alumni who poured their energy, heart, and presence into every walk down the runway.
- Our Program Partners – Special thanks to Treehouse, Wishing Well, Ruby Room, Ali’s Prom Project, Paul Mitchell The School, Eileen & Callie’s Place, and our amazing model coach Osheea Davis, for helping us create an empowering and meaningful experience for each participant.
- Our Sponsors – We are grateful to Humble Events (Gold Sponsor), Eileen & Callie’s Place (Silver Sponsor), and Amara (Bronze Sponsor) for investing in this vision and helping us bring it to life.
- Our Vendor Team – Huge thanks to Couture Cocktails, DJ Coko Popz, The Friday Co Photo Booths, and so many others who helped create a seamless and joyful experience for our guests.
- Our Community – Thanks to your generosity, we raised nearly $1,000 to support future Foster & Fashion programming for foster youth and alumni.
Missed the Event? Here’s How You Can Still Support
Couldn’t make it to the show but still want to be part of the movement? You can help us continue this work by donating to support our mission. Every dollar helps us create life-changing experiences and opportunities for foster youth.
From all of us at Foster & Fashion, thank you for showing up, for believing in this work, and for celebrating the brilliance of foster youth with us. Ebony Fashion Week 2025 was just the beginning and we’re just getting started!
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