What We Do
Programs That Move Creatives Forward
From our annual runway showcase to mentorship and community events, every CFC initiative is designed to give New England's creative talent a real platform, real connections, and a real path forward.
Our Initiatives
More Than a Fashion Show
CFC was built on the understanding that exposure alone is not enough. Every program we run is designed with purpose — to educate, connect, and sustain the creatives who make up our community. Whether you're a designer looking to sell your work, a model building your portfolio, or an artist seeking a stage, there is a place for you in what we do.
New Hampshire Fashion Week
Our Flagship Runway Showcase
Held each fall across New Hampshire, New Hampshire Fashion Week is CFC's signature event — and the only runway showcase in the region built around the success of its participants. Designers don't just walk the runway; they sell their garments, meet buyers and collaborators, and leave with real business outcomes. Models build their portfolios. Beauty artists, stylists, and production professionals gain hands-on experience in a high-production environment. Musicians, painters, and performing artists share the stage, because we believe the arts are stronger together.
Educational Workshop Series
From Creative to Business-Ready
Launching in 2027, the CFC Educational Workshop Series will provide structured, accessible learning for emerging fashion creatives across New England. Workshops will cover the full spectrum of what it takes to build a sustainable creative business — from technical design and production skills to brand development, financial literacy, pricing strategy, and marketing. Sessions will be led by working industry professionals and held in accessible community spaces throughout the region.
Mentorship Program
Guided Pathways for Emerging Creatives
Also launching in 2027, the CFC Mentorship Program will pair emerging designers, models, and creative entrepreneurs with experienced industry mentors for structured, long-term guidance. Mentors will include working designers, brand founders, stylists, photographers, and business professionals who understand the realities of building a creative career. The program is designed to move participants from uncertainty to clarity — with real accountability, real relationships, and real results.
Community Connections
Where the Ecosystem Comes Together
Long before CFC had a name, it existed as a series of conversations — in cafes, in retail spaces, between creatives who were trying to figure it out. That spirit of informal connection remains central to who we are. Through community meetups, networking events, and collaborative pop-ups, we continue to build the relationships that make everything else possible. These gatherings are open to designers, models, artists, musicians, makers, and anyone who believes in the power of creative community.
Ready to Be Part of It?
Whether you want to walk the runway, volunteer backstage, sponsor a show, or simply be in the room — we want you here.