It’s that time of year again! Time for Delray Beach Fashion Week, and it is exceptionally special to us this year because we are Co-Hosting the "License to Swim" Fashion Show Saturday, January 26th featuring Swim and Surf Wear with Jule Guaglardi, Co-Founder, Delray Beach Fashion Week. Big news!
For those of you who aren’t familiar with Delray Beach Fashion Week, it’s one of Delray’s biggest weeks of the year because it’s all about supporting the local boutiques and fashion designers. The 6th annual Delray Beach Fashion Week event begins January 23rd and goes through January 27th with the theme, “Fashion Never Dies" inspired by 007, which will be featured throughout the event through spectacular fashion, local designers, entertainment and beauty.
As a part of our ongoing Delray Fashion Week coverage, we will be going live with fashion designer, Amanda Perna of The House of Perna and the SoFlo Moms on the Go, Dana Peller of Pellerini and Heather McMechan of Local Mom Scoop Friday, January 18th! Make sure to tune in for exclusive insider information about Delray Fashion Week!
Delray Beach Fashion Week was created by the Downtown Development Authority and the Downtown merchants to bring a unique all-encompassing opportunity that local residents and visitors can experience first-hand in Delray Beach. In addition to the Downtown Delray Beach merchants, local fashion designer participants include: Amanda Perna – House of Perna and Neon Bohemians; Glavidia Alexis - Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis and Glavidia Hair Studios; Bill DeBilzan – The DeBilzan Gallery; Arianne Brown - Ramona La Rue; Lizzie Lambert – Haystacks and Sam Delaney – Greenlines.
Events will take place throughout Downtown Delray Beach and two of the runway fashion shows are free to the public to stand and watch. The VIP Pass and runway show reserved seat tickets are available at www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, and 100% of ticket proceeds benefit the Achievement Centers for Children and Families. The VIP Pass is $150, is limited, and includes a reserved seat at all runways shows and the luncheon, a One Year VIP IPIC Theater membership (opening in Delray Beach Spring 2019), a VIP Lanyard, entry to VIP Receptions and a special edition of the 2019 Fashion Week Amanda Perna SWAG Bag. Runway show reserved seat tickets and other event tickets range from $25-$50. There is also a “Chance to Win” Downtown Delray Beach Package valued at $500 which also 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.
Here is the full schedule of Delray Beach Fashion Week!
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019: "Fashion Royale" Evening Wear & Designer Fashion
Location: Atlantic Avenue in front of The Colony Hotel, 525 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
7PM- 10PM: Ticketed runway seating, Live performance by Edge Effect – an a cappella group, Red Carpet with Step & Repeat, Downtown Merchant Tent, Beauty Bar with stylists from local salons and beauty stores
8PM SHOW: Live runway show featuring Evening Wear & Designer wear Fashions from the Downtown retailers.
Emcees: Heather McMechan and Dana Peller of Local Mom Scoop, Pellerini and SoFlo Moms on the Go, with Amanda Perna, House of Perna and Neon Bohemians
Recommended attire: Cocktail Attire
Tickets: $30 per seat for runway show reserved seating - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch.
Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019: “For Your Eyes Only” Shop the Runway In-Store Shopping Event throughout Downtown Delray
10AM - 2PM: Shop the Runway! This new Fashion Week event provides a fun, unique way to shop the participating retailers within Downtown Delray Beach. Attendees will enjoy a welcome reception at Brule Bistro, 200 NE 2nd Avenue with champagne and light bites, Fashion Week swag bag, complimentary transportation to participating retail stores for a festive shopping experience, chances to win fabulous prizes when you shop, and a post-event reception with the chance drawing at Papa’s Tapas, 259 NE 2nd Ave.
Tickets: $25 per person - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2019: “Fashion is Forever” Resort Wear Luncheon and Fashion Show
Location: CHE!!! Restaurant, 900 E Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach
11:30AM - 2PM: Luncheon, resort wear fashion show, entertainment, silent auction
Recommended attire: Resort Wear
Emcee: Amanda Perna, House of Perna and Neon Bohemians, and Jule Guaglardi, Co-Founder, Delray Beach Fashion Week
Tickets: $50 per person includes lunch and the fashion show - benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families
LLScene Co-Hosted Show
Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019: "License to Swim" Fashion Show featuring Swim and Surf Wear
Location: Old School Square Park, NE 2nd Avenue, Delray Beach
7PM - 9PM: Celebrate the 007 Swim theme Delray Beach Style! This resort town is filled with all types of swim and surf fashions – check out the over 60 models who will strut the Avenue and the runway in the heart of Downtown Delray Beach. Music, beach games, & vendor tables followed by runway fashion show, chance to win drawing, thank you ceremony and final walk. VIP Ticket holders will enjoy a pre-event reception from 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 pm.
Emcees: Lindsey Swing and Lilly Robbins of LL Scene, with Jule Guaglardi, Co-Founder, Delray Beach Fashion Week
Recommended attire: Tropical
Tickets: $25 per seat for runway show reserved seating – benefiting the Achievement Centers for Children and Families, free to stand and watch.
Thursday, January 24 – Sunday, January 27, 2019: Trunk shows, shopping and fashion events throughout Downtown.
**Additional trunk shows and fashion events will be added to the schedule of Delray Beach Fashion Week. Visit www.DelrayFasionWeek.com for the latest information.
Downtown Delray Beach Participants:
Retailers:
A Blast from the Past, Antica Sartoria, Aqua Swimwear, Beverly Hills Boutique, Biba, Blings & Things, C.Orrico, Charleston Shoe Co., Chico’s, Coco & Co., DeBilzan Gallery, Elektrik Boutique, Fresh Produce, Glavidia: by Glavidia Alexis, Greenlines, Haystacks, House of Zen Dali, Hy Pa - Hy Ma, Jennifer on the Avenue, LF Delray Beach, Morley, Nina Raynor, Patchington, Periwinkle, Quiet Storm Surf Shop, Ramona La Rue, Sara Campbell, SPICE, Sunday State Style, Surf District Surf Shop, The House of Perna and Neon Bohemian, Tommy Bahama, Tootsie’s, Unique Boutique, Vince Canning Shoes, Vixity Jewelers, Who's Karen Boutique.
Hair Salons:
Glavidia Hair Studios, In the Grove Hair Studio, PURSTRANDS, Tammy Benz Salon, Karma Eden Salon, Embellished by Deborah Balta
For more information, event details, and to purchase tickets in advance, please visit www.DelrayFashionWeek.com, facebook.com/DelrayFashion, #DELRAYFASHIONWEEK, or phone: 561.243.1077.
