The biggest fashion event in the Southwest – Phoenix Fashion Week – just took place this past October 18 – 20th, 2018 at the Talking Stick Resort and here is our recap! First, I want to congratulate all my teammates who do EVERYTHING to make this event a success. From Brian Hill and Brenna Moses to […]
Kelley West from Tagliente… Her Fashion Business Story
About Jewelry Designer Kelley West… Kelley is a mom to three children who challenge her to be a better person every day. Her love for “all things shiny” and the pairing of unusual components is the underlying inspiration behind her jewelry. She loves the design aspect of her business and the time spent in […]
Niki Grandics from Enji Studio Jewelry… Her Fashion Business Story
About Jewelry Designer Niki Grandics… Niki is a GIA Graduate Jeweler and received her BA in Applied Design and BS in Marketing from San Diego State University in 2014. She was awarded the 2016 Halstead Grant Award and 2014 Windgate Fellowship Award by the Center for Craft, Creativity, and Design, which recognizes innovative upcoming […]
Fifth Annual Brave Wings Fashion Show
This past Saturday, July 29th Arizona fashion designers got together under the roof of the newly renovated Fabric building in Tempe, AZ, for the Brave Wings Fashion Show 2017. Founders Jenesis LaForcarde and Mabel Cortez each have their own clothing line and decided to join forces to create a fashion show that not only […]
Live Q&A with True Religion Brand Jeans Co-founder Kym Gold
Last week Phoenix Fashion Week’s Emerging Designer class of 2017 gathered at True Religion Brand Jeans Co-founder Kym Gold’s house in California for a #DesignerBootcamp lesson to remember. Each year the Phoenix Fashion Week team travels to over 10 cities (New York, Los Angeles, NYC, Chicago, San Francisco, Las Vegas, Seattle, St. Louis, Dallas, […]
A Fashionable Conversation With Blogger + Designer Harpreet Maan
Fashion and Beauty Blogger Harpreet Maan has officially ventured into the fashion designing world with her new line “Harpreet Maan.” A few weeks ago I visited Harpreet to talk more about her latest project and how it is coming to life. We sat at her living room in front of a clothing rack full of beautiful pieces in vivid […]
PHXFW’s Designer of the Year + Model of the Year Editorial Photo Shoot
It’s exhilarating to be exposed to a lineup of talented individuals who are giving their all to accomplish the top challenge within Phoenix Fashion Week (PHXFW). I’m talking about the titles of “Designer of the Year” and “Model of the Year.” The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest, hosts an Emerging Designer Bootcamp every […]
PFF Third Annual Runway of Hope
This past Friday, May 19th, 2017 the third annual “Runway of Hope” fashion show by the Pearce Family Foundation (PFF) took place. This year at a new location, MG Fresh Concepts at OdySea in The Desert in Scottsdale, Arizona. Local designers, talent and fashionistas alike got together to raise funds for the Pearce Family […]