
About Orlando International Fashion Week
``The City Beautiful: Where Fashion Inspires, and Tourism Ignites``
Orlando International Fashion Week is the premier fashion event held in the vibrant city of Orlando, Florida. Renowned for its thriving arts and cultural scene, Orlando sets the perfect backdrop for this exciting fashion extravaganza.
While the city is widely recognized as a top tourist destination, offering an array of attractions that go far beyond its world-famous theme parks, Orlando International Fashion Week adds a unique dimension to the city’s allure. Our event is a celebration that transcends the runway, seamlessly blending fashion, beauty, music, art, charity, the latest trends, education, diversity & inclusion, luxury, and lifestyle.
The Shows go beyond traditional fashion shows. We curate an immersive experience that encompasses all aspects of the industry, showcasing cutting-edge designs, emerging talent, and established fashion icons. Our event embraces the creative spirit of Orlando, reflecting its dynamic energy and embracing its status as a hub of artistic expression.
Join us for captivating runway shows, inspiring exhibitions, captivating performances, and engaging educational sessions. Immerse yourself in the world of fashion, where style converges with art, music, and philanthropy. Experience the latest trends while embracing the diversity and inclusion that makes fashion a universal language.
Orlando International Fashion Week is not just an event; it’s a platform that nurtures and celebrates the artistry, innovation, and passion that drive the fashion industry. Join us as we transform Orlando into a fashion capital and embark on an unforgettable journey through style, culture, and creativity.

We are guided by passionate and influential leaders from diverse sectors, all dedicated to advancing our mission. Each board member generously volunteers their time, bringing unique expertise and perspective to ensure OIFW remains a vibrant contributor to our community and the global fashion landscape. They hail from various professional backgrounds, including beauty and fashion, multicultural affairs, community building, and more. Each is deeply committed to OIFW and its’ goals of tourism, growth, inclusion, and innovation within the fashion industry. These esteemed individuals contribute their skills to enhance the scope and reach of OIFW and serve as inspiring advocates for the arts, entertainment, education, culture, and community engagement in Orlando and beyond.
Together, our board’s leadership is instrumental in shaping OIFW’s strategic direction, driving us toward a future where fashion transcends aesthetic boundaries and serves as a platform for cultural expression and social impact.

Kathery Olivia is a Florida-based real estate agent, model, and prominent beauty pageant titleholder. She notably represented the city as Miss Grand Orlando 2026 at the Miss Grand Florida pageant. Beyond pageantry, she works as a licensed real estate professional in Florida.
ADVISORY BOARD

Paula Wyatt
Chief Excitement Officer, Anything is Posh Able®

Chance Gwyen
Owner/Operator CG Training & Consulting, LLC

Zaneta Bailey-Lee
Fashion Designer & Celebrity Stylist

Jan Edwards
Founder & President Paving the Way Foundation

Thali Sugisawa
Director of Cultural Tourism, United Arts of Central Florida

Tracy Feldman
Textile Consultant

David Wheeler
Chief Executive Officer, Global Peace Film Festival

Dr. John Payne-Rios
Educational Leadership | Theatre & Arts Advocate

Chalo Garcia
International Liaison, InterModelo Magazine
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE / BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Rob Henlon, M.A.
Executive Director & Co-Founder

Dr. Jessica Henlon
Chair & Co-Founder

Starr Dalton
Secretary & Co-Founder

Rosanna Tran
Reality TV, Show Producer, Entrepreneur

Lana Light, CFP®, CRPC™
Treasurer & Certified Financial Planner®

Guenet Roberts
President at Caribbean American Chamber of Commerce of Florida Inc.
PRODUCTION TEAM

Cristina Medina

Daryl Maeder

Virgil Aaron

Cheryl Thomas

Travis Young
ADVOCATES

Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon
Orlando Museum of Art
Chief Curator

Barbara Hartley
Downtown Arts District
Executive Director

Liz Sheppard
Owner Bebe's & Liz's Boutique
Beauty and Fashion Icon

Ted Bogert
Community Builder
Mortgage Professional, Broadcaster, and Speaker
Orlando International Fashion Week is organized as a Florida nonprofit corporation and serves as a fashion, culture, and tourism platform celebrating designers, models, creatives, and community partners. OIFW is not currently representing itself as a federal 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and does not represent event fees, casting fees, vendor fees, ticket purchases, or registration fees as tax-deductible charitable contributions. Select casting, production, promotional, and event coordination services are managed by Fierce Entertainment Management, LLC in collaboration with Orlando International Fashion Week and its participating partners.


