Step into a world where fashion meets imagination at the Metropolitan Fashion Week Interactive Show on Friday, September 26, 2025, hosted at the Museum of Illusions in Hollywood. This one-of-a-kind event invites guests and media to do more than just watch the runway, they’ll become part of it.

In this immersive experience, attendees can turn their photos into art, blending high fashion with the mind-bending visual installations of the Museum of Illusions, Upside Down House & The Giant House. Guests will have the chance to pose among surreal backdrops, interact with live models showcasing whimsical fashion masterpieces designed by 10 Fashion Designers, and capture unforgettable moments that blur the lines between fashion, photography, and illusion.

Metropolitan Fashion Week Competition honoring the guest (YOU) most iconic moments of the evening. Get ready to dress to impress, strike a pose, and sip in style because these awards are up for grabs:

T180 Professional Flawless Avant-Garde  Award Awarded to the guest (Ticket holder) with the most innovative and breathtaking avant-garde outfit. Push boundaries and turn heads! The Winner will receive: T180 PROFESSIONAL® plant based natural hair care, is sending the winner on a 4-day / 3-night cruise! Must be 21 years and older to qualify. 

Best World of Illusion Social Media Photo: Post your best shot from the event and tag us for a chance to win! The most stylish, creative, or viral worthy image will take the crown. 

Best Diet Coke & SmartWater Photo: Whether you’re sipping in style or making a bold fashion statement with your Diet Coke, show us how you do it! Originality and flair are key.

How to enter: Use the official event IG & hashtag: @MetropolitanFashionWeek / @Museumofillusions.USA /
/ @DietCoke / Hashtags:  #MetreopolitanFashionWeek /  #worldofillusions /  #museumofillusions / #DietCoke

Winners will be announced during the closing ceremony. Prizes, prestige, and fashion glory await!

PRESENTED BY: Diet Coke, Smartwater, Hershey’s, T180 Professional ,The Original Farmers Market LA, & World of Illusion 

This year’s event goes beyond the runway, supporting youth affected by the wildfires in Altadena, CA by donating books to local schools and community events through the Kiwanis Literacy Club of Southern California.

This year’s event goes beyond the runway, supporting Kids Affected by the Wildfires in Altadena CA by donating books to local schools through the Kiwanis Literacy Club of Southern California helping to restore education and hope to affect communities.

Event Schedule 

• 8:00PM Doors open for ticket holders
• 8:00PM Diet Coke Red Carpet
• 9:00PM Fashion Presentation
• 9:45PM Fashion Presentation 2
• 10:00PM After Party Photos with Designers & Models  

IMPORTANT NOTES: 

• Dress Code: Avant Garde, Fun, Whimsical, Colors, BE YOU! 'Cause you're beautiful" flawless, absolutely flawless!
• Metropolitan Fashion Week will be award the most FLAWLESS DRESSED GUEST 
• 13 years of age and older 
• No refunds  
• Media Credentials Application click here 

IMPORTANT EVENT ENTRY GUIDELINES

Metropolitan Fashion Week is a high-fashion event. To ensure a safe, stylish, and respectful environment for all guests, please adhere to the following rules: This is NOT a Halloween costume party. No Halloween costumes or masks will be permitted. This is a fashion event, creativity and style are encouraged, but within the bounds of good taste and event guidelines.

Prohibited Attire and Items:

• No religious or political symbols 
• No toy weapons or items resembling firearms or other weapons
• No sexually suggestive symbols or props

Security Notice: All guests will be subject to security checks upon entry. Any items violating the above rules may be confiscated, and entry may be denied.

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NDEMNITY AGREEMENT Any Company/Business/Individual attending Metropolitan Fashion Week, shall indemnify, hold harmless and defend Metropolitan Fashion Week and its directors, officers, employees, agents, stakeholders, sponsors, and affiliates from and against all claims, demands, actions, suits, damages, liabilities, losses, settlements, judgements, costs and expenses.  

Photo use Release. Any Company/Business/Individual attending Metropolitan Fashion Week hereby grant and authorize the right to take, edit alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute and make use of any and all pictures or video taken at Metropolitan Fashion Week to be used in and/or for legal promotional/marketing material. This authorization extends to all languages, media formats and markets now known or hereafter devised. This authorization shall continue indefinitely. I hereby hold harmless and release all liability, petition and causes of action for myself, my heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other persons may make while acting on my behalf or on behalf of my estate.