VIP PASS ON SALE – 100% OF TICKET PROCEEDS BENEFIT DELRAY CHARITIES
41 RETAILERS – 11 HAIR SALONS - 80 MODELS
4 RUNWAY SHOWS – 1 STILETTO RACE – FASHION WEEK BOUTIQUE
Delray Beach, FL (December 8, 2017)… Downtown comes alive with style! Celebrate the 5th anniversary of Delray Beach Fashion Week from January 24 – 28, 2018. Experience spectacular fashion, local designers, art and beauty at this special event created by the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown merchants. The local designs and diverse fashions will take center stage at the fashion runway events, Downtown fashion designers and hair show, fashion luncheon, Stiletto Race, and the Delray Beach Fashion Week Boutique Shopping Event.
Events will take place throughout Downtown Delray Beach and two of the runway fashion shows are free to the public to stand and watch. The 5th Anniversary VIP Pass and reserved runway show seat tickets are available at www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, and 100% of ticket proceeds throughout Delray Beach Fashion Week benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families and the Arts Garage’s educational programming for children. The 5th Anniversary VIP Pass is $165, is limited, and includes a front row reserved seat at all runways shows, receptions, luncheon and a signature Amanda Perna tote with swag from Downtown merchants. Runway show reserved seats range from $25-$50.
“We are thrilled to be hosting this award-winning and special event again this year, ” said Laura Simon, Executive Director, DDA. Delray Beach Fashion Week is a unique, fun and all-encompassing opportunity to share with our local residents and visitors the fashion and beauty that is found right here in Downtown Delray Beach.”
There is a “Chance to Win” Downtown Delray Beach Package valued at $500 which also benefits the Achievement Centers for Children & Families. Receive one “Chance” with each VIP Pass or runway seating ticket purchased. Additional Chances to Win will be available at each runway show for $5 per chance or $10 for three chances.
2018 Delray Beach Fashion Week Highlights
Events details will be updated on www.DelrayFashionWeek.com
As of 12.8.2017
Wed., Jan 24, 2018:
6-10PM An Evening Downtown Evening Wear Runway Show
Location: The Colony Hotel, 525 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
Ticketed runway seating, Downtown Merchant Tent, Red Carpet – Step and Repeat, Live Entertainment from Fred Astaire Delray Beach Champion Dancers and Achievement Centers Dance Team and more
Ticket: $30 per seat for runway seating benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch
6PM- 8PM: Live jazz entertainment; Artist on display, Silent Auction, Beauty Bar
8PM SHOW: Evening Wear
Emcee: Amanda Perna
Recommended attire: Cocktail Attire
Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018
7-10pm Delray on the Runway Designer Fashion Show & Hair Show
Location: ARTS GARAGE, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach
Ticketed Event $50 per person benefiting the Arts Garage Art and Education Programs for Children
Ticket includes: Reception (2 drinks and passed apps) silent auction and Fashion Show
Theme: Shades of Blue – blues music & attendees encouraged to wear blue
7-8pm Reception and Entertainment
8pm – Designer Runway Show and Hair Show
9pm: Entertainment and Meet the Designer post reception
Emcee: Amanda Perna
Recommended attire: Creative, blue cocktail attire
Friday, Jan. 26, 2018
11:30am-1pm Tropical Paradise Luncheon & Fashion Show
Location: CHE!!! Restaurant, 900 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
Tickets: $40 to include lunch and the show; Benefiting Achievement Centers for Children and Families
11:30 – 12:15: Entertainment, Lunch, Raffle
12:30 - Fashion Show to begin
Emcee: Suzanne Boyd, WPEC CBS 12 Morning Anchor and Delray Beach resident
Following the event – shopping Downtown!
Recommended attire: Resort wear
5:30-7:30pm 6th Annual Vince Canning Stiletto Race
Location: Old School Square Pavilion and Park, NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach
Costs: $25 entry fee per runner; ($35 day of the race) Benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families
Produced by the ACCF
Sat., Jan. 27, 2018
7PM-9PM Swim & Surf Runway Show
Location: Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach
Tickets: $25 per seat for runway seating – benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch
Theme: Celebrate the tropics
Emcee: Suzanne Boyd, WPEC CBS 12 Morning Anchor and Delray Beach resident
7pm – 8pm: Fun Music, Beach games, vendor tables
8pm: Swim Wear Runway Fashion Show
8:45pm: Thank you ceremony and final walk
Recommended attire: Tropical
Sun., Jan. 28, 2018
1pm-4pm Delray Beach Fashion Week Boutique
Location: Old School Square Fieldhouse, 51 N Swinton Avenue (entrance off of NE 1st Avenue), Delray Beach
Cost: Free to attend
Shop the runway looks that you loved during Delray Beach Fashion Week at this convenient, one-stop-shop, pop-up boutique at the Old School Square Fieldhouse. Join us at the Fashion Week Boutique for the ultimate shopping experience featuring 18 participating Fashion Week retailers, light bites, libations, music, a step & repeat, and more.
The 2018 Delray Beach Fashion Week Committee: Jule Guaglardi, owner Roxy Lulu; Jelena Loverich, owner LoveRich Boutique; Margaret Dorrer, owner Margaux Riviera; MaryAnn Brown, stylist at In the Grove Hair Salon; and Glavidia Alexis, owner of Glavidia Hair Studio and Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis; Victoria DeSilvio Group and the DDA Team.
Thank you to the Delray Beach Fashion Week 2018 sponsors who make this event possible:
Platinum Sponsors:
Gold Sponsors: Victoria DeSilvio Group, In the Grove Hair Studio, VUP Media, Grimes Events & Party Tents
Silver Sponsors: Comcast Spotlight, Parisi Events, LivingFLA, Glavidia Hair Studios, The Sandy Shoppe, ShearLuck Salon, Tipsy Salonbar, PURSTRANDS, 236 Fifth Avenue Delray Beach, Ramen Lab Eatery
Bronze Sponsors: Park View Realty, The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club, Che!!!, Old School Square Fieldhouse, LOCAL Magazine, Cockspur Rum, Iceberg Vodka, Deluxe Properties, Delray Dermatology & Cosmetic Center, Mellow Mushroom, Avant
Downtown Delray Beach Participants – As of 12/8/2017:
Retailers:
Amanda Johnson Studio, Antica Sartoria, Aqua Swimwear, Beverly Hills Boutique, Blings & Things, C.Orrico, Charleston Shoe Co., Coco & Co., DeBilzan Gallery, Elektrik Boutique, Gallery at Studio 5, Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis, Greenlines, Haystacks, House of Zen Dali, Hy Pa - Hy Ma, Kismet Vintage, LoveRich Boutique, LF Delray Beach, Margaux Riviera, Morley, Nina Raynor, Oh My Bod, Patchington, Periwinkle, Petite Connection, Private Jewelers, Ramona La Rue, ROXYLULU, Sara Campbell, Sequin/Biba, South Ocean Beach Shop, Spice, Sunday State Style, Swatches & Rags, The Drop In Surf Shop, The House of Perna, The Sandy Shoppe, Tommy Bahama, Vince Canning Shoes, Who's Karen Boutique.
Hair Salons:
B. Calvin Smart, Glavidia Hair Studios, In the Grove Hair Studio, Odeon Salon, PURSTRANDS, Salon EscapeE, The Sandy Shoppe, ShearLuck Salon, Tammy Benz, Tipsy Salon Bar, Upper Cutz Barber Shop & Salon.
For more information, event details, and to purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, facebook.com/DelrayFashion, #DELRAYFASHIONWEEK, or phone: 561.243.1077.
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About the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority
The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority mission is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the economic vitality of Downtown Delray Beach and the quality of life enjoyed by locals and visitors. For more information, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or phone 561.243.1077.
About the Charity Partners:
Achievement Centers for Children & Families' (ACCF) mission is to ensure school readiness, provide skill building opportunities, promote academic achievement and support healthy lifestyles. Affordable, nationally accredited programs allow families to work, increasing their overall stability.
Arts Garage is a not-for-profit, performing & visual arts venue located in Downtown Delray Beach. From award-winning, world-class artists to emerging local talent, Arts Garage provides a diversity of programming that appeals to all demographics. Arts Garage wants to say "YES!" to every parent that wants their children to participate in their Arts Education programming. Event proceeds from the Delray on the Runway Designer Fashion Show & Hair Show will help Arts Garage make this happen by funding their scholarship program. Ticket proceeds will support their Arts Education programming by helping cover the costs of instructors, assistant instructors, materials, and technical fees.
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