Hosted by founder Ashley Eckstein, “The Her Universe Fashion Show 2026 Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products” will showcase emerging designers from across the world at the beloved and action-packed opening night event at San Diego Comic-Con.
In celebration of this year’s theme, the selected finalists will debut one-of-a-kind creations blending fandom with fashion. This year’s lineup features designs inspired by DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains, including Batman, Superman, Harley Quinn, The Flash, Blue Beetle, Teen Titans, and MORE! They will unveil their creations rocking the runway at the Harbor Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt.
Two winners will be chosen by both the audience and an expert panel of judges and both winners will be awarded a cash prize of $2,000 USD and may also be offered the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe!
Fans should follow Her Universe on social media (@heruniverse on IG, X, Facebook and @officialheruniverse on TikTok) and use hashtag #HerUniverseFashionShow for special behind-the-scenes event content.
Newcomers and returning participants will compete to conquer the runway at San Diego Comic Con donning looks inspired by DC. Check out the competitors below:
Aibrean Glaister (they/them)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Social: @raven.glayster
Ayana Martin (she/her)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Maitland, FL
Social: @ayana_destiny
Brooke Young (she/her)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Anaheim, CA
Social: @starlinecosplay
Cat Gravereaux (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023,2024,2025)
Hometown: Fort Edward, NY
Social: @kyasarin.cosplay
Christine Geiger (she/her)
Returning Participant (2019,2021,2022,2024)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Social: @geigeruppercut
Eden Hite-Ruecker (she/her)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Encinitas, CA
Social: @edenkillsrockstars
Lisa Truong (she/they)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Corona, CA
Social: @supreme_leader_honeypot
Gina Iwata (they/she)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Social: @pixiegiftfashions
Jax Foss (they/he)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Springfield, PA
Social: @candescent_cosplay
Jen Wolff (she/her)
Returning Participant (2025)
Hometown: Houston, TX
Social: @jwolff501
Katherine Everything (they/she)
Returning Participant (2025)
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
Social: @katherine_everything
Katie Strube (she/her)
Returning Participant (2024,2025)
Hometown: Kissimmee, FL
Social: @Kstroobzcosplay
Ren Wilkinson (she/her)
Returning Participant (2022)
Hometown: Midlothian, VA
Social: @electricseafoam
Maggie Walker (she/her)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Clovis, CA
Social: @maggiewalker4
Mandy McLean Couch (she/her)
Returning Participant (2023,2024,2025)
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Social:@defiantly_mandy
Marlena Dougherty (she/her)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Valley Stream, NY
Social: @cobaltcosplay
Paige Campbell (she/her)
Returning Participant (2022,2025)
Hometown: Ransomville, NY
Social: @quasar__creations
Ramon Sosongco (he/him)
First Time Participant
Hometown: Riverside, CA
Social: @effekted
Sean Quinn (she/her)
Returning Participant (2024)
Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA
Social: @seanquinncosplay
Terence Johnson (he/him)
Returning Participant (2023, 2024,2025)
Hometown: Van Nuys, CA
Social: @terencebjohnson
About Her Universe:
Her Universe is known as the groundbreaking fandom fashion company and lifestyle brand originally founded by Ashley Eckstein in 2010. Her Universe strives to cultivate a fandom-centric community powered by women to be authentically themselves and celebrate what they love by designing quality, fandom-centric, size-inclusive, stylish merchandise. For more information, visit heruniverse.com and follow @heruniverse on Instagram, X, Facebook and @officialheruniverse on TikTok.
About Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products:
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP), part of Warner Bros. Discovery’s Revenue & Strategy division, extends the company’s powerful portfolio of entertainment brands and franchises into the lives of fans around the world. WBDGCP partners with best-in-class licensees globally on award-winning toy, fashion, home décor and publishing programs inspired by the biggest franchises from Warner Bros.’ film, television, animation, and games studios, HBO, Discovery, DC, Cartoon Network, HGTV, Eurosport, Adult Swim, and more. With innovative global licensing and merchandising programs, retail initiatives, and promotional partnerships, WBDGCP is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.
DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at DC.com.