Phoenix Fashion Week Takes Flight this Weekend

October will kick off with a weekend full of high society events and high-quality fashion as the Fifth Annual Phoenix Fashion Week takes center stage at Hotel Valley Ho starting Oct. 1. Commencement begins with “Fashionably Pink” opening gala where AZ models will strut the runway wearing only pink to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. The rest of the weekend will be a grand showcase of more than 24 prominent designers and 12 emerging designers. Die-hard fashionistas can attend the design seminars each day or shop the designer samples sales. But everyone must attend the Fashion Week after parties taking place in Scottsdale!

Designers
Phoenix Fashion Week presents established, emerging, and accessory fashion designers on 2 runways, October 1 through 3. The collections will range from prêt-a-porter, evening wear, luxury sportswear, denim, fashion swimwear, celebrity designer, and accessories.

Schedule:

Thursday, Oct. 1 at Hotel Valley Ho
8 a.m.-10 a.m.: Media Registration
9 a.m.–3 p.m.: On Site Registration
9 a.m. –4 p.m.: Boutique Appointments w/ Designers
9 a.m. –10 a.m.: Fashion Education Seminar (ALL seminars open to public)
10 a.m.-11 a.m.: Fashion Education Seminar
11 a.m.-12 p.m.: Fashion Education Seminar
6 p.m.-7 p.m.: Red Carpet Arrivals/ VIP Pre-Party
7 p.m.: DOORS OPEN TO PUBLIC
7:30 p.m.-10 p.m.: 9 Designer Runway Shows
10 p.m.: Official After Party, “Inspire Fashion”, Emerging Designer Contest @ Suede Lounge

Friday, Oct. 2 at Hotel Valley Ho
9am-3pm: On Site Registration
9am-4pm: Boutique Appointments w/ Designers
9am-10am: Fashion Education Seminar (ALL seminars open to public)
10am-11am: Fashion Education Seminar
11am-12pm: Fashion Education Seminar
4pm-6pm: “Get Discovered” Happy Hour 6pm-7pm: VIP Pre-Party
7pm: Doors Open to Public
8pm-9:30pm: 8 Designer Runway Shows
10pm: Official After Party, “Inspire Fashion”, Emerging Designer Contest @ Axis Radius

Saturday, Oct. 3 at Hotel Valley Ho
9am-3pm: On Site Registration
9am-4pm: Boutique Appointments w/ Designers
9am-10am: Fashion Education Seminar (ALL seminars open to public)
10am-4pm: Style Villa Trade Show
10am-11am: Fashion Education Seminar
11am-12pm: Fashion Education Seminar
6pm-7pm: VIP Pre-Party
7pm: Doors Open to Public
8pm-9:30pm: 8 Designer Runway Shows
10pm: Official After Party, “Inspire Fashion”, Emerging Designer Contest Finale – TBD

Top 6 Things-To-Do at Phoenix Fashion Week:

1. Fashionably Pink – Celebrity Fashion Show Benefiting Susan G. Komen For The Cure Phoenix. Thursday, October 1, 7:30 p.m. Runway #1
2. Inspire Fashion – $10,000 Emerging Designer Contest. Saturday, October 3, 10:30 p.m. – Runway #2
3. Style Villa @ Hotel Valley Ho – All Day Designer Sample Sale Oct. 3, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
4. The Business Of Fashion Workshops @ Hotel Valley Ho – Free Daily 9 a.m. –12 p.m.
5. “Get Discovered” Happy Hour (Models, Booking Agents, Photographers, Stylists, Designers, And More- Friday October 2, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. @ Hotel Valley Ho
6. Established Designer Runway Shows – Thursday, Friday, and Saturday!

About Phoenix Fashion Week: Phoenix Fashion Week was established in 2005 and works to showcase talented, established and emerging fashion designers from around the globe. It supports various charitable organizations, including Susan G. Komen for the Cure Phoenix, Partners in Malawi, an HIV Wellness Center in Africa, and Helping Hands Arizona.

Phoenix Fashion Week hosts fashion workshops throughout Arizona to educate students on the many career levels in fashion. Furthermore, Phoenix Fashion Week recently launched the “Business of Fashion” seminar series for industry professionals.

Thanks to the support of the local community, including high profile residents, city officials, business leaders and the media, Phoenix Fashion Week is already an internationally recognized fashion event.