Richmond Fashion Week will celebrate the region’s thriving fashion and creative industries starting April 22-28.

In its 16th year, Richmond Fashion Week showcases the best designers, photographers, models, business owners and new talent throughout Virginia, according to Richmond Fashion Week’s organizers.

Audiences will see numerous shows featuring jewelry makers, successful and emerging designers, and a showcase from the high-end Richmond boutique Liznel. Multiple events will take place at various venues throughout Richmond, said Chanel Nelson, who founded the brand Liznel and executive director of Richmond Fashion Week.

“We’re bringing luxury to the forefront this spring — and want to captivate audiences,” Ms. Nelson said. “We want people to see the care, craftsmanship and talent that thrives right here in their backyard,” Ms. Nelson added. “We love to see faces that are surprised and delighted. That support means the world.”

Other Richmond Fashion Week highlights include the Richmond Fashion Week Awards Gala at The Hilton Richmond Downtown. Honors include Designer of the Year, Rising Star and the Vanguard Changemaker Award.

The week concludes with the Spring Finale Show at the John Marshall Ballrooms. It features such luxury designers as MO, CHRISTA, The Aziancy, Luxury Professionals, Jame’t Jackson, and Suit Brother by David Harrell — whose menswear has rocketed in popularity and recently was sported by Nick Cannon.

RVAFW grew out of a fashion show run by students at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2008.

For more details and tickets, please visit rvafw.com.