The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) and Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) are excited to announce the launch of Independent—a new digital talk series celebrating the city’s thriving community of independent fashion designers and creatives.
Debuting on OCA’s new podcast platform, For the Culture, Independent will serve as a storytelling hub for the designers, visual artists, and entrepreneurs shaping the future of fashion in Atlanta and beyond.
Produced in collaboration with Atlanta Fashion Week, the limited series will feature candid conversations with designers from ATLFW’s 2025 lineup alongside other trailblazing creatives. Each episode will dive into the artistry, business strategies and cultural impact of independent brands while amplifying the voices driving Atlanta’s reputation as a dynamic hub for fashion and cultural innovation.
The initiative will deliver co-branded content across ATLFW and OCA’s digital platforms, ensuring year-round engagement with stories that highlight Atlanta’s creative spirit. Together, the series underscores the city’s role as a global crossroads for culture, commerce and creativity — a place where independent voices not only emerge but thrive.
The first episodes of Independent will premiere ahead of Atlanta Fashion Week’s October 2–5, 2025 schedule, giving audiences a behind-the-scenes look at the designers and brands featured on this year’s runways. Through digital storytelling and community-driven engagement, the series aims to expand the cultural conversation around fashion while elevating Atlanta’s independent creative community.