The City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) and Atlanta Fashion Week (ATLFW) today announced Independent, a new digital talk series celebrating Atlanta’s thriving community of independent fashion designers and creatives.
Debuting this month 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 features candid conversations with designers from ATLFW’s 2025 lineup alongside other trailblazing voices.
Each episode digs into the artistry, business strategy, and cultural impact of independent brands while amplifying the people driving Atlanta’s reputation as a dynamic center for fashion and artistic innovation.
The initiative will deliver co-branded content across ATLFW and OCA digital channels to keep audiences engaged year-round, underscoring Atlanta’s role as a global crossroads for culture, commerce, and creativity—where independent voices not only emerge, but thrive.
“Atlanta is a city of makers, dreamers, and doers—a place where independent creatives are redefining what is possible,” said Adriane Jefferson, Executive Director, City of Atlanta Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “With Independent, we are not only celebrating Atlanta Fashion Week, but also uplifting the designers, artists, and entrepreneurs who make our city a beacon for fashion and cultural innovation.”
“Independent is more than a content series—it’s a movement,” said Angela Watts, Founder of Atlanta Fashion Week. “We’re committed to showcasing the real stories of designers and artists building from the ground up, on their own terms. Partnering with the City of Atlanta allows us to amplify these voices and show the world why Atlanta is the place to watch in fashion and culture.”
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 broaden the cultural conversation around fashion while elevating Atlanta’s independent creative community.
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