The leading fashion industry event in the Southwest, Phoenix Fashion Week (PHXFW), happened this past Thursday, Friday and Saturday – October 13th, 14th and 15th respectively – at Talking Stick Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona.
If you missed it, here are all the highlights!
Every morning fashion seminars took place at the hotel with industry experts about topics such as Behind the Design, Launch Your Brand with Vision, How to Sell Big to Buyers, How to take your local blog Global, Social Media & Email for Fashion Success, The Foundation of Style, Open & Run A Successful Boutique, Fashion Law: Protecting Your Brand and Kym Gold’s “How I Did It…$1 to $100″ Million in Sales.”
The speakers included:
- Kym Gold, True Religion Jeans Co-Founder
- Ashley Larae Sampson, Art Institute of Phoenix
- Julie Ott, FIDM
- Talia Offord, Attorney
- Audree Lopez, Simply Audree Kate
- Ron Cates, RonCates.com
- Alison Callaway, Phoenix Fashion Week
- Krystie Dillingham, RoseMinded
The Style Villa Marketplace offered guests the opportunity to shop some of the fashions from the runway. Some included accessory designers Rhinestones and Relics, Shanks Shoeware and PHXFW Accessory Designer of the Year, Monica Mauro.
The highlights of the Style Villa were a Braid Bar by Toni and Guy USA, a Polish Up nail spot with CND Vinylux, the official nail polish of PHXFW and Designer’s Rocky Gathercole newly-released limited edition makeup collection Jazzy France.
Many other beauty & fashion brands and stores such as Cha Cha Chic, Shazia’s Boutique, Zona Med Spa and Belshazzar Jewels participated in the marketplace.
The sensation of the event was the floral wall by Lotus Creative Paper Floral Decor.
Phoenix Fashion Week also hosted its first “Give Us Your Best Shot” Fashion Photography Challenge and created a gallery with all the finalists’ work where people could check out the photo and vote (still waiting for the results. Stay tuned!).
Executive Director Brian Hill and hosts Bianca Mead and Hanna Tucker did an amazing job introducing the designers and models plus entertaining the guests during the 3-day extravaganza.
Night #1 A.K.A. Community Night:
Thursday, October 13th, 2016 showcased the following designers:
The Art Institute of Phoenix | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Alejandra Inzunza | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Kelly Callaway, Prodigal Son, The Identity Of She and Prodigies | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
LoveUP | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
State Forty Eight | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Marisa Mike | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Forgiven Love | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Isy B | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Charmosa | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Francesca Lake FIDM | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
The Lifestyle Designer of the Year was Isy B.
...and the Phoenix Fashion Week Lifestyle Designer of the Year is (drum roll) Isy B! Share on X
Designer Isy B | Photo courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Night #2 A.K.A. Contemporary Night:
Friday, October 14th, 2016 showcased the following designers:
Laura Tanzer | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Amanda Casarez | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
MXN | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Ricci JVR | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Dolcessa | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Brothers Tailors | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Luxery by Xandra | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Resty | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Top 40 model Caylee wowed the audience with a tap dancing routine for Contemporary Designer of the Year, Laura Tanzer.
...and the Phoenix Fashion Week Contemporary Designer of the Year is (drum roll) Laura Tanzer! Share on X
Designer Laura Tanzer | Photo courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Night #3 A.K.A. Luxury & Couture Night:
Saturday, October 15th, 2016 showcased the following designers:
Cosmogyral | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
MOWA by Emily Smith | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Barbara Bultman | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
ACONAV | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Dalida Ayach | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Rachad Itani Couture | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Yas Couture by Elie Madi | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Rocky Gathercole | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Singer and songwriter Yasmeen performed her hit single Selfish, the official song of Phoenix Fashion Week.
Yasmeen | Photo courtesy of Almanza Photography.
{You can watch her music video here.}
The Couture Designer of the Year was Barbara Bultman.
...and the Phoenix Fashion Week Couture Designer of the Year is (drum roll) Barbara Bultman! Share on X
Designer Barbara Bultman | Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Models ISAIAH and CIERRA won the competition of Model of the Year and signed a contract with The Agency Arizona.
Photo courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Sponsors included Hypoxi USA, Zona Med Spa, Redbull, Amazing Lash Studio, CND Vinylux, MUZ Makeup, Toni and Guy Arizona, Evans Furs and Leathers, CORE Water, Redbull, Evine, Luxury Scottsdale, FIDM, Talking Stick Resort.
Photos courtesy of Almanza Photography.
Want to learn more about Phoenix Fashion Week?
Phoenix Fashion Week Designer Lineup & Fashion Seminars
Phoenix Fashion Week: An Insider’s Guide
Behind The Life of PHXFW Designer Monica Mauro
PHXFW Launch Party Wows The Crowd With 2 Fashion Shows
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