Construction to Couture 2025
Style on the Square
Location: Market Square, Pittsburgh, PA
Date: September 18th, 2025
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Pop-Up Fashion Shoot
Set in the heart of Market Square, the city’s iconic plaza is transformed into a high-energy celebration where architecture meets couture, sustainability meets creativity, and grit meets glam.
It’s not just fashion—it’s a reimagining of style for a bold new era.
This event is made possible through the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership’s Placemaking Grant Program, funded by Citizens, bringing fresh energy and creativity to Market Square.
A Week of Celebrations
The party doesn’t stop there.
From Monday, September 15 through Saturday, September 20, Market Square hotspots will keep the energy flowing with PGHFW-exclusive offers, menus, and experiences.
Whether you’re a fashion enthusiast or just along for the vibe, the Square will be buzzing with the spirit of Pittsburgh Fashion Week all week long.
Fashion Week Parfait
Lemon Cheesecake Ice Cream swirled with a bold black tea ripple, layered with lemon curd, crushed waffle cone, and finished with real whipped cream.
Sweet, sharp, and runway-ready—this parfait is couture in a cup..
Millie’s Ice Cream
Step into the spirit of the city with:
The love, Selfie Wall – Strike a pose and capture the moment.
Spin the Wheel of Love – Surprises, smiles, and maybe a little fate.
Leave-One, Take-One Love Notes – Share a thought, find a treasure.
A celebration of love, community, and connection—Pittsburgh style..
love, Pittsburgh
Cocktail Crawl
🍸 Thursday, September 18 | 5:30–9 PM
Market Square comes alive as local businesses shake, stir, and serve up Fashion Week–inspired cocktails, curated bites, and exclusive specials. Sip, stroll, and celebrate a night where style meets flavor—a vibrant blend of couture and community.
Post-Shoot Experiences
Pizzaiolo Primo | The Runway
Strut into flavor with this Market Square signature cocktail.
A bold mix of rye whiskey, Aperol, wild blueberry amaro, and lemon, finished with a dehydrated orange wheel and star anise. Smooth, striking, and a little unexpected—just like the runway itself.
City Works | Signature Cocktails
“Blue Steel” – A runway-ready twist on a blueberry margarita, as bold and unforgettable as its namesake.
“The Devil Drinks Naga” – A daring non-alcoholic creation that proves you don’t need the spirits to bring the heat.
Revel | Coco Couture
An indulgent blend of coconut, almond, and chocolate, served with sleek sophistication. Rich, stylish, and effortlessly decadent—this cocktail is couture you can sip..
Emerson’s | Le Smoking
A sultry, mezcal-based creation inspired by Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic tuxedo.
Smoky, bold, and effortlessly chic—this cocktail is pure attitude in a glass.
Aperitivo Club | Dolce&Garibaldi
A vibrant ode to classic Italian aperitivo culture.
Bright, bittersweet, and effortlessly stylish—this cocktail is la dolce vita in a glass.
Alta Via | Signature Cocktails
“ Little Black Dress”
A bold yet timeless mix of Gosling’s Black Seal Rum, Amaro Montenegro, banana shrub, pineapple, and lime, finished with black sesame.
“Tuxedo”
A refined blend of Maker’s Mark Bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Sfumato Rabarbaro, blueberry, and lemon.
Together, they’re Alta Via’s power couple of cocktails—sophisticated, stylish, and crafted to turn heads.
Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co |
Midnight in Paris Latte
House-made lavender syrup with white chocolate, cold foam, purple sprinkles, and gold edible confetti
The Yard | Catwalk Candy
A playful showstopper made with cotton candy–infused Jose Cuervo, agave, and fresh lemon juice, topped with a splash of club soda. Sweet, sparkling, and a little over the top—just like a runway finale.
Space Bar | Galactic Glam
The most glamorous molecular cocktail in the galaxy. Futuristic, sparkling, and otherworldly—this is cosmic couture in a glass.
MEDI’S on Market
Signature Grilled Chicken Salad
Our 2025 C2C Designers
Each designer will debut a one-of-a-kind couture look crafted from salvaged and repurposed materials— from historic architectural fabrics to raw construction remnants.
The result? High fashion with purpose: bold, sustainable statements that prove beauty can be rebuilt, reclaimed, and reborn.
Artistic Production Team
Every iconic moment starts with a crew of boundary-pushing artists. From capturing the raw energy in every frame to crafting visuals that define the vibe of the week, our production dream team makes the impossible look effortless.
Meet the photographers, videographers, and graphic designers turning Market Square into more than a backdrop—they’re transforming it into art.
● Vondre Clark, Photographer
● Nick Zaller, Videographer
● Gary Kalinosky, Acrobatique Creative Graphic Designer
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