The Her Universe Fashion Show took San Diego’s Manchester Grand Hyatt by storm once again this year kicking off San Diego Comic-Con with a powerful bang! Now in it’s 6th year, the show celebrated the theme of THE POWER OF FASHION. Attendees were treated to a dazzling array of power expressed through artful fashion.

In total, 24 designers were tasked to participate bringing to life designs representing far reaches of pop cultural fandom including Jurassic Park, Haunted Mansion, Steven Universe, and Marvel! Two winners were chosen this year: Judge’s Pick was Adria Renee with her Isla Nublar Jurassic Park outfit and Audience Pick was Sarah Hambly for her Bodak Green Loki dress. The grand prize? The opportunity to collaborate with Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka Tano, Star Wars) on a Her Universe fashion collection for Hot Topic for WONDER WOMAN!

IMG_2587Judges this year included Ed LaBay (VP/GMM, Hot Topic), Liz Muñoz (CEO, Torrid), Lisa Baldzicki (VP Parks Merchandise & Product Development, Disney Parks), Meghan Camarena (@Strawburry17, Producer, Host, Actress), Merit Leighton (Voice of Frosta, on She-Ra and the Princesses of Power), Michaela Dietz(Actress, Voice of Amethyst, Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe), Kristi Siedow Thompson (Designer, 2018 Audience Winner), Cynthia Kirkland (Designer, 2018 Judge’s Winner) and Jane Burson (Designer, 2018 Singer Sewing Winner).

Sponsors this year included Hot Topic and DreamWorks Animation’s She-Ra and the Princesses of Power plus Box Lunch, Cartoon Network, The Pop Insider and Espionage Cosmetics

Ashlely Eckstein

Fabulous Ashley Eckstein served once again as hostess for the evening and she rocked several amazing looks designed by Andrew MacLaine (2013 winner) who has designed several looks for Ashley over the years. She also rocked a fabulous Haunted Mansion jumpsuit by previous Her Universe Fashion show designer, Leetal Platt!

She-Ra

IMG_2501

IMG_2508 IMG_2583

IMG_2560

IMG_2566

Friend and actress Tiffany Smith joined Ashley during the show as a correspondent during the show.

Batman

In celebration of 80 years of Batman and his recent induction as the first inductee in the Comic-Con Museum hall of fame, Ashley had a dazzling simple black gown with the Batman emblem.

IMG_2638 IMG_2645

Haunted Mansion

IMG_2708

IMG_2685 IMG_2696 IMG_2705 IMG_2701

#OnOurSleeves

Ashley Eckstein is participating in mental health awareness for children with the #OnOurSleeves campaign and showcased unisex designs — proceeds from which fully support the cause.

IMG_2759

IMG_2760 IMG_2765

Her Universe Fashion Show 2019

IMG_2588 IMG_2591
IMG_2593 IMG_2597
IMG_2608 IMG_2611

IMG_2618

IMG_2621

IMG_2623 IMG_2624

IMG_2629

.IMG_2630

IMG_2634 IMG_2636
IMG_2652 IMG_2655

IMG_2657

IMG_2659 IMG_2663

IMG_2666

IMG_2670 IMG_2672

IMG_2674

IMG_2680

IMG_2713 IMG_2716
IMG_2718 IMG_2719

IMG_2726

IMG_2723 IMG_2730

IMG_2731

IMG_2736

IMG_2742 IMG_2745

IMG_2746

More to See!

Hot Topic Runway

Several new pieces coming and already at Hot Topic were shown, below are just a few that caught our eye.

IMG_2541 IMG_2543

IMG_2546

IMG_2549 IMG_2550

Junior Designer Competition

Several great looks by winner junior designers were shown including Emerson, Emily, and Kayla. Plus some honorable mentions from Wesley, Canada, and Mercy.

IMG_2767 IMG_2771

Hungry for More?

REWIND: PICTORIAL: Her Universe Fashion Show 5th anniversary event brings even more ‘Geek Couture’ to #SDCC

But Wait, There’s More!

MouseInfo is all over 2019 San Diego Comic-Con covering the entire weekend’s offerings! Stay up to date with all of our #SDCC content below!

IMG_2537