Our 2026 fashion show will be on Monday, March 23.
This season's fashion show theme will be "It's About Time," a fresh take on period dress. Don’t miss our iconic fashion event, which combines couture and opera in a dazzling runway presentation curated by Richard Parsakian.
Step into more than a century of style... Experience vintage couture from 1890 to the present day punctuated by the timelessness of live opera. Enjoy light bites by Aviva Catering and craft cocktails by Mindful Hospitality. Tickets start at $60 (student tickets are just $15!)
Pittsburgh Opera is a proud member of the Pittsburgh Fashion Alliance (PGHFA).
The PGHFA has been created to stimulate growth and provide leadership in regards to the fashion industry of Pittsburgh. Partnering with the office of Mayor William Peduto the organization's goal is to bring all parties interested in a career in fashion the necessary skill level to succeed in the industry.
In 2022, Pittsburgh Opera partnered with Eons Fashion Antique and Studio Booth on this fashion retrospective from the Eons Archives. Owned by Pittsburgh fashion maven Richard Parsakian, Eons is located at 5850 Ellsworth Avenue and offer vintage clothing and accessories for men and women from the 1880s through the 1980s. Diva Dreams and Fashion Queens showcased over 100 years of fashion originals, including looks from Karl Lagerfeld, Norman Norrell, Ceil Chapman, Thierry Mugler, Halston, Claire McCardell, and many more.
Studio Booth, Pittsburgh's premiere luxury salon & spa, located at 6343 Penn Avenue, provided hair styling and makeup for the models showcasing this diverse collection.