Guess what time of year it is?! Time to trade in your South Florida “winter gear” and prepare for the fashions of Delray Beach Fashion Week Jan. 24-28, because they are HOT, HOT, HOT!
Launched by the Downtown Development Authority and downtown merchants, Delray Fashion Week brings the city together with spectacular fashion, local designers, art and beauty, so you can expect us to be front and center reporting on all of our favorite styles of the week. Please make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram to tune in for live coverage.
It’s the 5th anniversary of Delray Beach Fashion Week so the DDA and designers are not holding back. The local designs and diverse fashions will take center stage at the fashion runway events, runway designer fashion and hair show, fashion luncheon, Stiletto Race, and a boutique fashion shopping event. Fashion events take place throughout the week 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 to purchase here, and 100 percent of the ticket sales throughout Delray Beach Fashion Week benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families and educational programming at Arts Garage.
Lindsey and Lilly at the DWFB. Photo by VMA Studios.
Every year we see Delray Beach grow more and more with its abundance of fashion boutiques, designers, salons, restaurants and small businesses, so there’s nothing we love more than supporting that growth and getting the word out about amazing events like this. As a small business ourselves, we take pride in the growth and changes happening in Delray, thanks to the Downtown Development Authority. Some of our favorite designers and boutiques are participating such as The House of Perna, LoveRich Boutique, Periwinkle, The Sandy Shoppe and so many more!
Not sure what to expect from Delray Beach Fashion Week? Since this is one of our favorite local events of the year, we always go all out and try to attend as many events as we can. Here is a recap from the past, so you can familiarize yourselves a little better.
Okay, let’s talk schedules, events and ticket prices.
The 5th Anniversary VIP Pass is $165, includes a front row reserved seat at all runways shows, receptions, luncheon and a signature Amanda Perna tote with swag from Downtown merchants. Get ‘em quick, though—there are a limited number of passes. Runway show reserved seats range from $25-$50. There is a “Chance to Win” Downtown Delray Beach Package valued at $500, which 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.
Wednesday, Jan. 24: An Evening Downtown – Evening Wear Runway Show
Location: The Colony Hotel, 525 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
6-8PM: Live jazz entertainment, artist on display, silent auction, beauty bar
8PM SHOW: Evening Wear Runway Show
Emcee: Amanda Perna
Recommended attire: Cocktail attire
Tickets: $30 per seat for runway seating benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch
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.
Thursday, Jan. 25: Delray on the Runway Designer Fashion Show & Hair Show
Location: ARTS GARAGE, 94 NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach
Theme: Shades of Blue—blues music, and attendees encouraged to wear blue—“Blue Party!”
7-8 PM: Reception and entertainment
8 PM: Designer runway show and hair show
9 PM: Entertainment and “Meet the Designer” post reception
Emcee: Amanda Perna
Recommended attire: Creative, blue cocktail attire
Tickets: $50 per person benefiting the Arts Garage Art and Education Programs for Children. Includes: Reception (2 drinks and passed apps), silent auction and fashion show
Friday, Jan. 26: Tropical Paradise Luncheon & Fashion Show
Location: CHE!!! Restaurant, 900 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
11:30AM-12:15PM: Entertainment, lunch, raffle
12:30PM: Fashion show begins
Following the event—shopping Downtown!
Emcee: Suzanne Boyd, WPEC CBS 12 morning anchor and Delray Beach resident
Recommended attire: Resort wear
Tickets: $40 to include lunch and the fashion show; Benefiting Achievement Centers for Children and Families
Friday, Jan. 26: 6th Annual Vince Canning Stiletto Race
Location: Old School Square Pavilion and Park, NE 2 Avenue, Delray Beach
5:30-7:30 PM
Cost: $25 entry fee per runner; ($35 day of the race) Benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families
Produced by the ACCF
Saturday, Jan. 27: Swim & Surf Runway Show
Location: Old School Square Park, NE 2 Avenue, Delray Beach
Theme: Celebrate the tropics
7 -8 PM: Fun music, beach games, vendor tables
8 PM: Swimwear runway fashion show
8:45 PM: Thank you ceremony and final walk
Emcee: Suzanne Boyd, WPEC CBS 12 morning anchor and Delray Beach resident
Recommended attire: Tropical
Tickets: $25 per seat for runway seating, benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch
Sunday, Jan. 28: Delray Beach Fashion Week Boutique
Location: Old School Square Fieldhouse, 51 N Swinton Avenue (entrance off of NE 1 Avenue), Delray Beach
1 PM – 4 PM
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. This is the ultimate shopping experience, featuring 18 participating fashion week retailers, light bites, libations, music, a step and repeat, and more.
For more information, event details, and to purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, facebook.com/DelrayFashion, #DELRAYFASHIONWEEK, or call 561/243.1077.
All photos courtesy of the Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority.
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