And The San Diego Comic Con Announcements BEGIN with The Her Universe Fashion Show!
I am so excited that The Her Universe Fashion Show is returning to San Diego Comic Con for its 10th year!
This year Ashley Eckstein(voice of Ahsoka, Star Wars & Founder, Her Universe) is back with co-host Michael James Scott(Broadway star, Aladdin,The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten) for a night of incredible creativity. Eckstein and Scott are joined by award-winning director Jeremy Merrifield as the show’s director.
Image provided by Triple 7 Public Relations
According to the press release, The Her Universe Fashion Show’s theme for 2024 is Mattel and there are SO many different things that can be done with that, but of course, my brain goes immediately to BARBIE! It’s going to be exciting to see what the designers come up with for each category and I’m definitely looking forward to seeing everyone’s brilliance.
Last year we attended and were absolutely blown away by the beautiful outfits that everyone had created and I think this year will be even better! Celebrating Disney’s 100th, Scott and Eckstein wowed the crowds with beautiful looks, including the ICONIC LED SCREEN DRESS that Eckstein debuted (you can see it here, my jaw was on the floor) so I’m excited to see what they are going to do this year! Eckstein and Scott were a blast to watch on stage and Scott even broke out his iconic “Friend Like Me!” so I can’t wait to see what he sings this year!
The show kicks off on Thursday, July 25at 6 p.m. PT in the Harbor Ballroom of the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel San Diego, but make sure you get there early since the spots fill up VERY quickly.
To learn more about Her Universe, check out our interview with Ashley Eckstein from last year here!
Via Press Release:
The iconic Her Universe Fashion Show will return to San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) for a celebratory 10th anniversary with host Ashley Eckstein (voice of Ahsoka, Star Wars & Founder, Her Universe) and returning co-host Michael James Scott (Broadway star, Aladdin,The Book of Mormon, Something Rotten) on Thursday, July 25at 6 p.m. PT in the Harbor Ballroom of the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel San Diego. Additionally, award-winning director Jeremy Merrifield joins the celebration as the show’s director. This year’s show is presented by Mattel, leading global toy and family entertainment company, and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world.
Jeremy Merrifield- Credit Triple 7 Public Relations
Ashley Eckstein will once again open the show with an awe-inspiring couture look that is sure to delight the audience before the dynamic hosting duo celebrates show-stopping geek couture fashion, jaw-dropping performances, and unforgettable surprises guaranteed to dazzle and delight.
Ashley Eckstein Headshot Credit to Her Universe provided by Triple 7 Public Relations
Ashley Eckstein shares, “It’s truly surreal that we’re celebrating a decade of the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic-Con. What started out as something that seemed like an oxymoron to most, a couture fashion show at Comic-Con, is now the sell-out event that kicks off the whole weekend! I am SO incredibly grateful to everyone who has made our fashion show one of the highlights of SDCC- especially our fans and our incredible community of designers. This year’s show will be presented by Mattel, and as a lifelong fan, I’m getting to play with all of my favorite toys AND turn them into fashion! We’re having so much fun working with some of Mattel’s iconic brands.”
Michael James Scott Credit to_ Mark DiConzo
“Last year’s Her Universe Fashion Show was a mind-blowing evening filled with an electric energy I will never forget,” said actor and recording artist Michael James Scott. “I’m thrilled to return alongside Ashley—we truly are a dynamic duo—like Batman and Robin but with more sequins and sass. Get ready, San Diego! We’re going to unleash a whirlwind of the most fabulous fan fashion Comic-Con has ever seen!”
Presented by Her Universe and Mattel, the Her Universe Fashion Show captivates fans with the creativity of 25 talented designers who have worked tirelessly to showcase one-of-a-kind custom geek couture looks on the runway. The ultimate prize is the opportunity to design a special fashion collection with Her Universe. The audience will choose one winner, along with a winner selected by an expert panel of judges, including the 2023 Her Universe Fashion Show winning designers Rachel Petterson and Raeven K; Robin Motts, SVP Hot Topic Merchandising; Vivienne Medrano, Creator of Prime Video’s Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss; and VP of Barbie Product Design at Mattel, Robert Best.
Additional information on the can’t-miss 10th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show is still to come. 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.
ABOUT HER UNIVERSE:
Her Universe is known as the groundbreaking fandom fashion company and lifestyle brand originally founded by Ashley Eckstein in 2010. Her Universe strives to cultivate a fandom-centric community powered by women to be authentically themselves and celebrate what they love by designing quality, fandom-centric, size-inclusive, stylish merchandise. For more information, visit heruniverse.com and follow @heruniverse on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and @officialheruniverse on TikTok.
ABOUT MATTEL:
Mattel is a leading global toy and family entertainment company and owner of one of the most iconic brand portfolios in the world. We engage consumers and fans through our franchise brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends™, UNO®, Masters of the Universe®, Matchbox®, Monster High®, MEGA® and Polly Pocket®, as well as other popular properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include toys, content, consumer products, digital and live experiences. Our products are sold in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and ecommerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering generations to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential. Visit us at mattel.com.
