This was the sixth year of the Her Universe Fashion Show at San Diego Comic Con [SDCC], a competitive fashion show that celebrates couture fashion for geeks and nerds.

This year 24 designers, some new, some returning, took to the runway to show their interpretations of geek high fashion.
Each design was its own unique voice, fully embracing the theme The Power of Fashion, and demonstrating the skill and vision of its designer.
While there could only be two winners, one picked by the judges and one picked by the audience, most designers were quick to say that they felt being chosen to construct and show their design on the runway was something of a win in of itself.
This year’s judges were; Ed Labay, VP GMM at Hot Topic, Liz Munoz CEO of Torrid, Merit Leighton voice of Frosta on Dreamworks’ She-Ra and the Princesses of Power, Michaela Dietz voice of Amethyst on Cartoon Network’s Steven Universe, Lisa Baldzicki VP of Parks Merchandise & Product Development at Disney Parks, Meghan Camerena of @strawburry17. Returning to the runway to help judge this year’s show were also the three winners from last year, Cynthia Kirkland, Jane Burson, and Kristi Siedow Thompson.


Winning Judge’s Choice was Adria Renee with her Jurassic Park inspired look, “Destination: Isla Nubar”.
Winning Audience Choice was Sarah Hambly with her Cardi B meets Loki design “Bodak Green”.
Bodak Green – Sarah Hambly
Both winners will go on to work with Her Universe to design a line for Hot Topic inspired by Wonder Woman.
Competition was fierce, and every year we marvel at how the judges can even choose a winner. Who is your favorite?
Congratulations to all the finalists, you can see all their designs in the the gallery below.
IT Girl – Samantha Strickland He’s No Good To Me Dead – Heather Smith Oogie Boogie’s Winter Ball – Wes Jenkins Oogie Boogie’s Winter Ball – Wes Jenkins Dreams Come True – Hailey Jensen My Unicorn – Andrea Ohnesorge My Unicorn – Andrea Ohnesorge A Diamond By Any Other Name – Lizard Leigh A Diamond By Any Other Name – Lizard Leigh A Diamond By Any Other Name – Lizard Leigh Lady of Lorien and Light – Kathryn Henzler Welcome to Neptune – Sarah Timm Bring Me Back To The Brienne-ing – Ally Crocker Bring Me Back To The Brienne-ing – Ally Crocker The Spirit of Hope – Lisa Truong Duck Couture (Wooo-Ooo!) – Liz Todd Duck Couture (Wooo-Ooo!) – Liz Todd Icy Hot Vogue – Sami Haag Moon Healing Escalation – Britley Morgan Smith A Horsey Of A Different Color – Christine Geiger A Horsey Of A Different Color – Christine Geiger Something Wicked – Jenny Clark Off With Your Head – Brianna Casper Off With Your Head – Brianna Casper The Night Queen – Cindy Guillermo Heselton The Night Queen – Cindy Guillermo Heselton Maleficent – Jill N Nofziger Maleficent – Jill N Nofziger Maleficent – Jill N Nofziger She-Ra Princess of Power Suits – Olivia Mears Catwoman Origins – Kendra Raymond Catwoman Origins – Kendra Raymond Heart of Kyber – Kimberly Burns Heart of Kyber – Kimberly Burns Avenge the Fallen – Ericka Angiuli
This fashion show is best because it disseminate the message that never gets ashamed of your body shape, just wear whatever you like to wear and fly high like The Leather Craft. They also supporting the cause with #MakeTheChoice