A national creative network fostering collaboration, professional connection, and shared growth within the fashion industry
Network Participation
Membership provides access to collaborations, development opportunities, and curated professional experiences aligned with AFL’s standards. Network participation is selective and designed to support professional growth, visibility, and engagement within the AFL ecosystem, not entry-level instruction.
Connect with the Community
Join a selective national network of designers, stylists, models, producers, and creative professionals. Build real relationships, collaborate on meaningful work, and expand your creative presence.
Access to Private Events
Access to private events is provided according to membership tier and program alignment. Events include presentations, industry gatherings, and professional convenings produced or hosted by the American Fashion Lab.
Professional Insights
Gain industry perspective through conversations, briefings, and behind-the-scenes access focused on production, presentation, and professional navigation.Past Notable Guests
Project Runway and Project Runway All Stars alumni Korto Momolu, Kara Saun, Jonathan Kayne, and Nora Pagel have participated in select AFL-aligned presentations during New York Fashion Week. Their involvement reflects the professional caliber of work presented within AFL’s extended programming and affiliated platforms.
L-R: Korto Momolu, Kara Saun, Jonathan Kayne, Nora Pagel
Membership Levels
Important: Membership does not provide guaranteed access to runway presentations, casting, or New York Fashion Week programming.
Student Member
Qualifications
Open to college and university students in their junior or senior year studying fashion, design, art, media, or related fields. Applicants must be in good academic standing and able to provide a faculty reference or portfolio sample if needed. Student membership is observational in nature and does not include AFL development programming.
Benefits
- Access to select member events
- Mentorship and shadowing opportunities
- Invitations to workshops and reviews
- Consideration for internships and productions
- Connection to the AFL creative network
Note: This tier does not include NYFW consideration.
Creative Member
Qualifications
Open to creatives across the United States working in fashion, design, photography, styling, creative direction, or related fields. Applicants must provide a portfolio or past work that demonstrates professional potential.
Benefits
- Access to private member events
- Eligibility for collaborative projects
- Invitations to panels, calls, and previews
- Consideration for creative partnerships
- Visibility within the national AFL network
Note: This tier does not include NYFW consideration.
Contributor Member
Qualifications
Open to industry professionals, educators, mentors, and creative leaders who support emerging talent and regional creative development.
Benefits
- Invitations to mentor-led events
- Access to private panels and previews
- Eligibility for advisory roles
- Opportunities to collaborate with AFL programs
- Recognition within the AFL community
- May receive priority consideration for invitations to select AFL-connected events, including limited-access presentations during New York Fashion Week. Invitations are curated and not guaranteed.
Corporate Member
Qualifications
Open to businesses, brands, and cultural partners who align with AFL’s mission to support emerging talent, creative education, and program development. Corporate participation supports AFL’s nonprofit mission and does not influence program selection or creative outcomes.
Benefits
- Invitations to exclusive member events
- Recognition on select platforms
- Early access to previews and initiatives
- Opportunities to sponsor or co-produce programs
- Direct access to the AFL network for partnerships
- May receive high-level consideration for select AFL hospitality moments and private guest-list opportunities during NYFW. Invitations are curated and not guaranteed.