When May 7 6:00 PM
Location The Franklin Institute
222 N 20th St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
Categories

Join us for the 2026 Moore College of Art & Design Fashion Show—an inspiring evening of fashion, creativity and innovation at The Franklin Institute.

This highly anticipated event showcases the final collections of Moore’s Fashion Design seniors—Ensaam Farraj, Willow Gehman, Greta Hartman, Krysta Marina Peters and Lonnette Delora Wiley—as they debut original work on the runway. Through daring concepts, meticulous craftsmanship and distinct personal perspectives, each designer presents a collection that reflects the culmination of four years of creative exploration and technical development.

Experience the excitement as the next generation in fashion design brings their visions to life on the runway for a celebration of talent, ambition and the future of the craft.

Thursday, May 7 | 6–8:30 pm 

The Franklin Institute 

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103 

2026 FASHION SHOW OVERVIEW

Ticketing

Moore’s Fashion Show always sells out, so get your tickets in advance! General admission tickets go on sale on April 1.

VIP+: $1,000

  • Includes admission to the private VIP Reception and Fashion Show, VIP reserved seats during the Fashion Show, listing in the Fashion Show program, and reserved parking. Tax deductibility: $797 per ticket.

VIP: $300

  • Includes admission to the private VIP Reception and Fashion Show, VIP reserved seats during the Fashion Show, and reserved parking. Tax deductibility: $97 per ticket.

VIP Young Professional: $100

  • Includes admission for one young professional (age 40 and under) to the private VIP Reception and Fashion Show, VIP reserved seats during the Fashion Show, and reserved parking.

General Admission (online, beginning April 1): $62
General Admission (in person at event, if available — cash only): $78
Student (available in Art Shop beginning April 1): $20
Faculty and staff (available in Art Shop beginning April 1): $50

Schedule of Events

  • 6–7:15 pm — VIP Reception
  • 7–7:30 pm — General Admission seating
  • 7:15–7:30 pm — VIP seating (reserved)
  • 7:30–8:30 pm — Fashion Show

Entrance

Guests may enter at the top of the museum steps at 222 North 20th Street. An accessible entrance is at street level to the right of the museum steps.

Guest Seating

General Admission seating will begin at 7 pm. General Admission seats are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking/Accessible Parking

The Franklin Institute’s parking garage entrance is located behind the building at the intersection of 21st Street and Winter Street. The GPS address of the parking garage entrance is 271 North 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.

The multi-level garage has elevators with direct access to the main Atrium of the museum. Accessible parking is available on all floors. Parking is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Parking Rates

Parking is $25 per vehicle.

Bike Racks

Bike racks are available within the parking garage. There are also two Indego Bike Share stations nearby: one at 21st and Winter Streets and another at 20th and Race Streets.

Off‑Site Parking

Metered street parking is available within the neighborhood. Several public garages are within a 5–10-minute walk of The Franklin Institute. Options include:

  • Edgewater Parking — 2301 Race Street
  • Rodin Place Garage — 420 North 20th Street
  • Three Logan Square Garage — 1716 Cherry Street

Questions

Please contact Chief of Staff Alysson Cwyk at acwyk@moore.edu or (215) 667‑6818.

Watch highlights from last year’s unforgettable show: