In The Press

• DB Fashion Week launches January 16, 2016 with The Fashion Show on the Avenue in front of the Colony Hotel;
• ​A new fashion luncheon event;
• A stand-alone Delray Designers Show;
• A Hair Show featuring Delray's top stylists;
• And four runway fashion shows.

This week long event created by the Downtown Development Authority and the local downtown merchants has been designed to generate an awareness of Downtown Delray’s boutiques, designers, salons and other retailers. Fashion Week is an opportunity for many of the Downtown businesses to showcase their merchandise, designs, and create in-store events. The committee includes: Jule Guaglardi, Owner, Roxy Lulu; Jelena Loverich, Owner LoveRich Boutique, Margaret Doerrer, Owner, Margaux Riviera; Mary Ann Brown, Master Stylist, In the Grove Hair Salon; and Glavidia Alexis, Owner, Glavidia’s Hair Studio.

“A focus of the DDA is to market and promote the downtown businesses to drive economic growth - and what a fantastic way to do it!“ We are very proud to have the opportunity once again to share with the local residents and visitors to Delray Beach the unique mix of downtown retail fashion, local designers, and accessories, all within a 12 block radius,” said Laura Simon, Executive Director, DDA.

Events will take place throughout the week both in-store and on the runway. Many of the events are free to the public, but runway seating will be at a ticketed price which is a donation to our local charities including Achievement Centers for Children and Families and Rapunzel Project.

All Downtown Delray Beach businesses are invited to participate by hosting events, showcasing designs at the runway shows, collaborating with other businesses including art galleries, restaurants, wine bars, hotels, etc., and promoting Delray Beach Fashion Week to customers.

Delray Beach, FL (November 2, 2015)… Mark your calendars for Small Business Saturday in downtown Delray Beach on November 28th! The main fabric of Downtown Delray Beach is comprised of 93% small business owners, both retail and restaurants, many of whom have had their doors open for over 15 years and one as long as 80. The Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority (DDA) encourages residents and visitors to celebrate “the small business” by shopping and dining locally and introducing yourselves to the owners and chefs throughout Downtown. American Express created this national shopping day event for cardholders and merchants which encourages people to shop at small businesses. The campaign was launched in 2010 on the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

With than 450 unique boutiques, salons, spas, galleries and restaurants, Downtown Delray Beach is a destination to Shop Small. Recent new retail additions to the Downtown include BCBG, Margaux Riviera, Nicole’s Boutique and Viva Lola. They join small businesses including Periwinkle, Ginjer, Love Rich Boutique, Oh My Bod, Roxy Lulu, From Roehm with Love, Monogram Closet, the Spy Store and long-time local businesses Vince Canning Shoes, Avalon Gallery, Murder on the Beach Bookstore, Petite Connection, Hands, Delray Camera Shop, Richwagen’s Bike & Sport, and many more.

Participating businesses will be distributing reusable totes and pens provided by American Express, while supplies last, as well as celebrating “Shop Small” in various ways such as with refreshments and special gifts.

“Support our over 93% small business community in Downtown! Visit facebook.com/DelrayDDA during the month of November for special promotions and each Monday as we introduce you to the people “behind the counter” through our Meet the Merchant program, said Laura Simon, Executive Director, DDA, and be sure to check out our Delray Beach Downtown #ShopSmall video on youtube.com/DelrayDDA.”

Visit ShopSmall.com, downtowndelraybeach.com/promotions or facebook.com/DelrayDDA for a list of participating merchants and additional offers being promoted during the month of November and for Small Business Saturday. For parking information, please visit downtowndelraybeach.com/parking, or call 561-243-1077.