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EPISODE · May 4, 2025 · 29 MIN

Francisca Rodriguez on Shaping Milwaukee’s Fashion Scene and What’s Next

from Fashion Pulse · host Jason Orléans

In this episode of Fashion Pulse, we speak with Francisca Rodriguez — founder of Fashion Fest MKE and former president and current treasurer of Milwaukee Fashion Week — about her deep-rooted involvement in building platforms for local talent, curating community-driven fashion experiences, and reimagining what fashion in Milwaukee can become. From revitalizing the city’s fashion week to responding to challenges like the closure of Joann Fabrics, Francisca offers a bold and thoughtful perspective on what Milwaukee’s creative future needs — and how we get there.

In this episode of Fashion Pulse, we speak with Francisca Rodriguez — founder of Fashion Fest MKE and former president and current treasurer of Milwaukee Fashion Week — about her deep-rooted involvement in building platforms for local talent, curating community-driven fashion experiences, and reimagining what fashion in Milwaukee can become. From revitalizing the city’s fashion week to responding to challenges like the closure of Joann Fabrics, Francisca offers a bold and thoughtful perspective on what Milwaukee’s creative future needs — and how we get there.

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