Celebrate spectacular fashion, local designers, art and beauty at the 4th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week 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, designer showcase, fashion luncheon, Stiletto Race, and for the first time a Boutique Pop Up Shopping Event.
“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.”
A highlight of Delray Beach Fashion Week is “Delray on the Runway.” The January 26th event at Il Bacio invites guests to dress for a “white party,” and includes a runway show, reception, and silent auction. The event features local Downtown Delray Beach Designers: Jules Guaglardi – Roxy LuLu; Lizzi Lambert – Haystacks; Ronald Furst – Furst Handbags; Stephanie Graniero – Oh My Bod; Arianne Brown - Ramona LaRue; Jen Scoz and Hawk Stillwind – House of Zen Dali; Jelena Lovric – LoveRich Boutique; Glavidia Alexis – Glavidia Hair Studios; and Jully Ortega - The Sandy Shoppe.
Events will take place throughout Downtown Delray Beach and many are free to the public. Tickets for the Delray Beach Designer Show, Fashion Luncheon, and runway seats at the fashion shows can be purchased at each event. Raffle tickets will be included with each event ticket purchased and will also be available for $5. The raffle prize package valued at $1,000 includes: a 2 night/3 day hotel stay; spa, restaurant and retail gift certificates; tickets to Old School Square events and Delray Yacht Cruises. All event and raffle tickets sold throughout Delray Beach Fashion Week benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.
2017 Delray Beach Fashion Week Highlights
Events details will be updated on DelrayFashionWeek.com
As of 12.22.2016
Wednesday, January 25 - “An Evening in Downtown”
6 p.m.: Art Invitational – Downtown Artists/Gallery Showcase
7 p.m. : Entertainment and “Hair and Evening Wear” Runway Show
On Atlantic Avenue in front of The Colony Hotel at 525 E. Atlantic Ave
The launch of Delray Beach Fashion Week. Free event, with $25 ticketed runway seating.
Thursday, January 26 - “Delray on the Runway”
7 p.m. - IL Bacio/PRIME – 29 SE 2nd Ave
Fashion show featuring the Downtown Delray Beach designers, reception, silent auction, Guest Host - Amanda Perna of Project Runway, and guests invited to dress in white.
Tickets: $40.
Friday, January 27 - “Tropical Paradise”
11:30am-1pm – Che!!! – 900 E. Atlantic Ave
“Tropical Paradise” Resort Wear Fashion Show and Luncheon
Tickets: $35
Friday, January 27 - Stiletto Race
6 p.m. – NE 4th Ave & Atlantic Ave.
Stiletto Race hosted by Vince Canning Shoes
Register: delraystilettorace.com. $25 advance, $35 at event
Saturday, January 28 – “Swim & Surf”
7 p.m. - Old School Square Park
Swim & Surf Fashion Show Finale Event Runway Show; Guest Host - Suzanne Boyd, WPEC News12; entertainment by Spider Cherry.
Free event, with $25 ticketed runway seating.
Sunday, January 29 - Fashion Week Boutique Pop Up Shopping
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. - The Fieldhouse at Old School Square – 51 N. Swinton
Fashion Week Boutique Pop Up Shopping event for customers to see and purchase items shown during Delray Beach Fashion Week.
The 2017 Delray Beach Fashion Week sponsors are: Platinum - Menin Development Inc.; Silver – Swatches and Rags, Grimes Events & Party Tents; Silver Media - Living FLA; Bronze – Atlas Party Rental; Ed Morse Automotive Group; Park View Realty; Posh Properties; Peritis - DJ Services; Media – Delray Beach Magazine, Delray Newspaper, LOCAL Magazine; Venue Sponsor – Silver: Il Bacio/Prime, The Colony Hotel & Cabana Club; and Venue Sponsor – Bronze: Che!!!
For more information and event details, 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 enhance and stimulate balanced economic growth through position marketing activities that engage Downtown Businesses, residents and visitors, while creating a clean, safe, physical and experiential place to live, work and invest. For more information, please visit www.downtowndelraybeach.com or phone 561.243.1077.