It’s killing me inside that I won’t be at the Her UNiverse Fashion Show 2026 for multiple reasons. The fashion, my dear friend Ashley Eckstein and her returning co-host, Michael James Scott!
This is the fourth year Broadway and television star Michael James Scott is reuniting with Her Universe founder Ashley Eckstein as co-host of The Her Universe Fashion Show 2026 Presented by Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products. Taking place Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 p.m. PT in the Harbor Ballroom at the Manchester Grand Hyatt, the annual San Diego Comic-Con tradition will once again blend fashion, fandom and live entertainment into one unforgettable opening-night celebration.
I had a ball last year and it wasn’t just the fashion (which I adore). The energy between Ashley and Michael is beyond explanation and the special musical performances are a must-see! Looks like the TV and Broadway star will be entertaining us with another musical performance this year! He will be bringing his powerhouse vocals and Broadway charisma to one of Comic-Con’s most anticipated fan experiences. Known for his record-breaking performance as the Genie in Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, where he became the longest-running actor to play the role, Scott has captivated audiences around the world with his dynamic stage presence, incredible vocals and infectious energy.
“Having Michael back by my side for a fourth year feels like welcoming home my ultimate Hype Friend!,” said Ashley Eckstein. “There is no one who brings more joy, energy and heart to the stage. Whether we’re laughing together, celebrating our incredible designers or he’s bringing the house down with his powerhouse vocals, Michael makes every Her Universe Fashion Show even more epic. I can’t wait for our San Diego Comic-Con family to experience everything we have planned this year!”
Inspired exclusively by DC, the 2026 competition challenges designers to transform iconic DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and stories into high-fashion couture. The selected finalists will showcase their creations live on the runway, where two winners will be chosen by both an expert panel of judges and the audience fan vote. Winners will receive a cash prize of $2,000 USD and may also be offered the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe.
The previously announced judging panel includes award-winning journalist Marc Malkin, Fashion Design Director: BoxLunch, Her Universe and Wholesale Symantha Perrera, DC Studios Showcase co-host Frankey Smith, and 2025 Her Universe Fashion Show winners Lynleigh Sato and Caitlin Beards.
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.
About Her Universe:
Her Universe is the groundbreaking fandom fashion company and lifestyle brand originally founded by Ashley Eckstein in 2010. Acquired by Hot Topic, Inc. in 2015, Her Universe has joined forces with some of the biggest names in entertainment to create quality, fandom-centric, size-inclusive, stylish apparel and accessories. Her Universe strives to cultivate a fandom-centric community powered by women to be authentically themselves and celebrate what they love. Today, Her Universe operates as a stand-alone subsidiary of Hot Topic, Inc. 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.
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