🚀 Partner with Instincts Spring 2025 Fashion Show – Exclusive Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities
Limited Spots Available: Only 15 Vendor Opportunities
Join one of Virginia's most anticipated fashion events of the season! Hosted at the Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, this event not only celebrates independent, emerging talent, but also highlights the future of sustainability in the industry.
This is your chance to showcase your brand to a highly engaged audience of fashion-forward consumers, influencers, and industry leaders while aligning with a movement that embraces eco-conscious design and forward-thinking creativity.
Secure your place among a curated selection of brands looking to connect with trendsetters, tastemakers, and decision-makers in an immersive fashion experience.
Host Venue: Virginia Zoo in Norfolk
We are excited to host this landmark fashion experience at the Virginia Zoo, a venue that embodies the spirit of conservation and sustainability.
Set against this stunning backdrop, Instincts Spring 2025 Fashion Show highlights the intersection of creativity, environmental responsibility, and innovation in fashion, inspiring meaningful impact through design and storytelling.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Virginia Zoo, where fashion, art, and social responsibility collide to create a movement.
Instincts 2025 will highlight the power of creativity, collaboration and social responsibility, setting a new standard for the growing fashion industry in Virginia and beyond.
What to Expect
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Sustainability in Focus: Featuring eco-conscious production elements and collections from emerging designers, this event showcases how fashion can inspire environmental change through sustainable practices.
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Exclusive VIP Experience: Enjoy an intimate pre-show mixer, animal encounter, live music and performances, VIP lounge, networking mixer, and more!
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Doors Open at 6 PM: Enjoy access to the vendor exhibit, live music, and VIP perks before the show begins.
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Fashion Show: Watch as four emerging designers showcase their sustainable collections from 7-8 PM.
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VIP Networking Mixer/After Party: After the runway show, VIP ticket holders are invited to the private lounge with live music and premium networking opportunity from 8-10 PM.
VIP Ticket Experience Includes
✨ Pre-Show Mixer: Sip on a complimentary cocktail while mingling with industry professionals, tastemakers and creatives.
🐾 Animal Encounter: Get up close and personal with zoo wildlife in an exclusive experience.
🎁 VIP Swag Bag: Take home curated gifts from our event sponsors.
🎤 Operatic & Symphonic Experience: Immerse yourself in a breathtaking musical backdrop during the runway show, with premium front row views.
🎥 Red Carpet Moment: Step into the spotlight with a glamorous photo op.
💃 Exhibit-Inspired Dancers: Be captivated by live performances inspired by the zoo’s exhibits.
🍸 VIP Lounge & Post-Show Cocktail Hour: Enjoy exclusive access to a private lounge with a cash bar and complimentary hors d’oeuvres.
🎶 Live Music & Premium Networking: Connect with industry leaders, business owners, designers, and creatives in an elegant, stylish setting.
Our Vision for the Future of Fashion &
Entertainment in Virginia
We believe that fashion and art have the power to ignite change. FBFS is more than just a fashion show — it's a movement to redefine the creative industry in Virginia. Our mission is to build a thriving ecosystem where careers are launched, businesses connect meaningfully with the community, and creatives are empowered to make a living through their work.
Through our partnerships with designers, artists and community leaders, we are shaping an experience that inspires future generations. Together, we will showcase the beauty of our planet, the strength of unity and the critical role that today's choices play in building the world of tomorrow.
Sustainability in Focus
Instincts 2025 is a testament to our commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility. Every aspect of this event reflects our dedication to sustainability, including:
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Designer Challenge: Participating designers have been tasked with creating collections inspired by the wonders of nature, using sustainable and ethically sourced materials.
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Eco-conscious Practices: Limiting single-use plastics, reducing waste, and prioritizing digital alternatives over paper materials.
This Landmark Event is Setting a New Standard for Fashion in Virginia By:
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Launching Careers: Providing a dynamic platform for designers, models, and talent to showcase their skills, connect with industry leaders and gain opportunities to propel their careers forward.
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Engaging New and Longstanding Institutions: Building collaborations and marketing opportunities that connect organizations to the community and foster lasting relationships with new supporters.
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Highlighting the Future of Fashion: Centering social and environmental responsibility in every design and production element to inspire impactful change in the industry and beyond.
Participate in the Event
Designer applications are now closed, but castings and additional opportunities to be involved with the event will open soon! Sign up for our newsletter to stay updated on all things FBFS.
Support the Movement
FBFS is actively seeking community partners who share our vision of advancing sustainability and connecting organizations to the local community through impactful events. Whether you're a local business, nonprofit, or creative, there are opportunities to align our shared goals and make a lasting impact.
