Her Universe Reveals The 25 Contestants Competing At The 11th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show At San Diego Comic-Con

HER UNIVERSE REVEALS THE 25 CONTESTANTS COMPETING AT THE 11TH ANNUAL HER UNIVERSE FASHION SHOW AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 

Hosted by founder Ashley Eckstein, The Her Universe Fashion Show 2025 Presented by Universal will showcase emerging designers from across the country dazzling San Diego Comic-Con from a new location within the Manchester Grand Hyatt

 

The fan favorite event at San Diego Comic Con, Her Universe is delighted to reveal the 25 designers selected to showcase their creations at this year's 11th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show presented by Universal. Featuring both returning designers and exciting newcomers, the fantabulous show is scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 24, beginning at 6.00 p.m. PT. 

 

 

In celebration of this year’s theme: “Defying Fashion: Fashion That Defies Expectations,” the selected finalists will debut their designs inspired across Universal Pictures franchises including Wicked, Jurassic World and Universal Monsters as well as DreamWorks Animation franchises such as How To Train Your Dragon and Trolls. Each designer has been carefully selected for their talent to blend fandom with fashion. They will unveil their one-of-a-kind creations to the show’s largest audience to date from the Seaport Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt. 

 

• Aaliyah Frye (she/her)

Returning Participant (2018)

• Hometown: Boerne, TX

• Social: @small_frye_designs 

• Caitlin Beards (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023, 2024)

• Hometown: Randolph, NJ

• Social: @ladyavadesigns 

• Cat Gravereaux (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023, 2024)

• Hometown: Fort Edward, NY

• Social: @kyasarin.cosplay 

• Catherine Hart (she/her)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Glendale, CA

• Social: N/A

• Emma Joy (she/her)

Returning Participant (2024)

• Hometown: Cornelius, OR

• Social: @hunnie_bunnie_bee 

•  Ericka Angiuli (she/her)

Returning Participant (2018)

• Hometown: Anaheim, CA

• Social: @angiuli_designs 

• Grace Meeks (she/her)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Winter Garden, TX

• Social: @graceandtruththreads 

• Jennifer Biladeau (she/her)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Seattle, WA

• Social: @Sewsaywealldesigns 

• Jen Wolff (she/her)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Houston, TX

• Social: @jwolff501(X)

• Katherine Everything (they/she)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Lancaster, CA

• Social: @katherine_everything 

• Katie Strube (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023)

• Hometown: Kissimmee, FL

• Social: @kstroobzcosplay 

• Kayleigh Michelle (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023)

• Hometown: Hillsborough, NC

• Social: @signed_km 

• Kiki Cotter (they/them)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Roseville, MN

• Social: N/A

• Leah Mednick (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023, 2024)

• Hometown: Somerville, MA

• Social: @imleahnotleia 

• Lynleigh Sato (she/her)

Returning Participant (2018, 2021, 2023, 2024)

• Hometown: Redondo Beach, CA

• Social: @lynleighsato 

• Mandy McLean Couch (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023, 2024)

• Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

• Social: @defiantly_mandy 

• Margaret Kidwell (she/her)

Returning Participant (2024)

• Hometown: Republic, WA

• Social: @madgical.creations 

• Megg Waddington (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023)

• Hometown: Johns Creek, GA

• Social: @costumesbymegg 

• Melissa Lynette (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023)

• Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

• Social: @houseofsedgeandbee 

• Meredith Heika (she/her)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Colleyville, TX

• Social: @meredithheika 

• Paige Campbell (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023)

• Hometown: Ransomville, NY

• Social: @quasar__creations 

• Prue (she/her)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Chandler, AZ

• Social: @prue_ductions 

• Samantha Strickland (she/her)

Returning Participant (2023, 2024)

• Hometown: Ocee, FL

• Social: @unoriginalsam85 

• Steph Piper (she/her)

First Time Participant

• Hometown: Olympia, WA

• Social: @stephpipercosplay 

• Terence Johnson (he/him)

Returning Participant (2023, 2024)

• Hometown: Van Nuys, CA

• Social: @terencebjohnson 

    

 

Two winners will be chosen with the grand prize of designing an apparel collection with Her Universe, one by audience vote and one by a panel of outstandiful judges. 

Returning partners include AOA as the show’s special effects sponsor and fan-favorite brand Lug as the official bag sponsor. 

 

Know Before You Go:

While the event is open to the public, advanced wristband distribution is required for entry. Wristbands to attend the show will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis beginning at 10:00 a.m. PT on Thursday, July 24 at the Seaport Ballroom Foyer at the Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego. Please note that attendees may begin to line up prior to the official distribution time; however, Her Universe does not endorse or manage any unofficial lines that may form before that time. Her Universe reserves the right to adjust the start time of wristband distribution and to manage the line at its sole discretion in the interest of safety and fairness.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. PT unless otherwise noted by the Her Universe Team upon receiving your wristband and checking in. The Her Universe Fashion Show team will admit audience members by groups. When receiving wristbands, audience members will be told their group and exact return time for seating. The show will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. PT and last approximately 2 hours. Late arrivals, even with wristbands, may not be accommodated. 

Audience members may use small cameras and cell phones with no additional lens.

 

Fans should follow Her Universe on social media (@heruniverse on IG, X, Facebook and @officialheruniverse on TikTok) and use hashtag #HerUniverseFashionShow for special behind-the-scenes event content.