Portland Fashion Institute

One extraordinary night. One unforgettable runway.

Join us for an immersive celebration of fashion, design, history, and creativity unlike anything else in Portland.

Experience a spectacular runway presentation featuring:

• Major apparel brands, including Adidas
• Oregon icon Pendleton
• Rising fashion designers
• Innovative and artistic collections
• Historic garments and fashion pieces
• Costumes and theatrical fashion moments

A special highlight of the evening will be the display of the inaugural gown worn by Oregon's first woman governor, Barbara Roberts.

Governor Roberts is planning to attend this remarkable celebration.

The evening continues with:
• An elegant seated dinner
• The signature Starlight Cocktail
• Dancing in the historic Portland Art Museum Ballroom
• Live auction experiences featuring fashion-inspired trips to Miami, Paris, and New York
• A silent auction filled with incredible items, experiences, and surprises

Fashion. History. Art. Celebration.

This is more than a gala.

It's an experience.

July 11
Portland Art Museum Ballroom



The Portland Art Museum is known for hosting some of Portland's most prestigious cultural and gala events, making it the perfect setting for an unforgettable evening celebrating fashion, creativity, and community.

Fashion Life Drawing
Saturday, June 6
2-5 pm

with Jeanessa Gantt of Rose City Fashion Drawing

Welcome to fashion illustration using a live, styled model. Learn to see & draw like a designer.

Relaxing fun with snacks, music and results.

Ready to explore your creativity?  Register for Fashion Workshops at pfi.edu

The energy is building for the Portland Fashion Institute Lumin Essence Gala ✨

We had a major team meeting this week at the Portland Art Museum as things continue to come together for this incredible event. Alongside that, we’re also sharing some footage from previous visits and meetings at the venue, each one helping us better understand the scale and vision for what’s ahead.

Seeing it all in person has been inspiring and honestly a little surreal. Our team has been doing an amazing amount of work behind the scenes, and there’s still so much more to do as we bring this unforgettable night to life.

This is not just a fashion show. This is a full gala experience.

Guests will enjoy an extraordinary runway presentation featuring 20+ designers and 15 collections, a full sit-down dinner, silent auction, live auction, DJ & dancing, and a few surprises along the way.

The creativity, collaboration, and dedication going into this event has been incredible to witness, and we cannot wait to share it with you all.