Meet the 20 Designers Bringing DC Style to the 2026 Her Universe Fashion Show At San Diego Comic-Con

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Written By Marena Bronson

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Get ready for a runway packed with capes, couture, and comic book magic. With San Diego Comic-Con just around the corner, Her Universehas announced the 20 designers selected to compete in the 12th Annual Her Universe Fashion Show. This year's talented lineup will transform beloved DCSuper Heroes and Super-Villains into jaw-dropping couture looks, bringing plenty of comic book glamour, creativity, and geek couture to kick off Comic-Con weekend.

Taking place on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. PT inside the Harbor Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, the annual event has become one of the marquee events of SDCC. Once again, this year’s show is hosted by actress, best-selling author and Her Universe founder, Ashley Eckstein, the 2026 show, presented byWarner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, celebrates the incredible creativity of fandom through original couture inspired by the iconic worlds of DC.

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Fans can expect one-of-a-kind creations inspired by favorites including Batman, Superman, Harley Quinn, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Teen Titans, and many more. As always, the competition features an exciting mix of returning fan-favorite designers alongside talented newcomers making their Her Universe Fashion Show debut. At the end of the evening, two winners—one selected by the judges and one chosen by the audience—will each receive a $2,000 cash prize and may also earn the opportunity to design an official fashion collection with Her Universe, making the competition a true launching pad for emerging fandom fashion designers.

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Let’s meet the 2026 Her Universe Fashion Show Finalists!

First-Time Participants

Returning Participants

With a lineup packed with returning veterans eager to claim the title and first-time designers ready to make their mark, this year's DC-inspired competition is shaping up to be one of the most exciting yet. Whether you're cheering for Batman-inspired elegance, Harley Quinn-inspired chaos, or a deep-cut DC character brought to life through fashion, one thing is certain: opening night at San Diego Comic-Con is about to be super.

You don’t need to have a San Diego Comic-Con badge to attend this free event. Wristbands are traditionally distributed the morning of the show. Stay tuned to Fashion andFandom. We’ll be covering the show in person again this year! Don’t forget to 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 and sneak peeks as the competition unfolds

Are you heading to the Her Universe Fashion Show this year? Let us know in the comments below or over on FACEBOOK or X!

Marena Bronson

Marena is an award-winning journalist, editor-in-chief of Fashion and Fandom, and life-long nerd. She has covered everything from breaking news and politics, to lifestyle, entertainment, and pop culture for a variety of broadcast news outlets, print and online publications, and websites. Her work has been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, IDW Publishing's Full Bleed, vol. 2, and The San Antonio Express News, as well as websites like The Huffington Post, The Frisky, Elite Daily, PopSugar, Geekfold, ComiConverse, and many others.

Marena lives in Southern California and in her spare time you can usually find her with her nose in a book, catching a good art exhibit with friends, or hanging upside down in an aerial gym. You can find her on Instagram and X.

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