How Our Fashion Season Starts - Spring into Style

Every year as spring approaches, we always look forward to the sunshine, evenings on the patio, happy hours outside, and Phoenix Fashion Week's Spring into Style event showing six amazing trends by Arizona's best of the best stylists picked out earlier in the year by influencers and fans.

We love the creativity and the talent these stylists present and the show is done in the hippest chic style with a vibe that starts the fashion year off just right.

This year the ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & BUNGALOWS is host to the event for the second year in a row.  The event takes place this Saturday, March 23, 2019 and is open to the public. The event will also include fashionable pop-up shops, beauty product samplings, delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing libations and live music.

Featured stylists include: (trend)
• Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion
• Beth Yohanny – White on White
• Braden Conwell – Utility
• Candace Carter – Monochrome
• Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up
• Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

WHEN: Saturday March 23, 2019, 6:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.

WHERE: Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Bungalows
6114 North Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85253

W Scottsdale – After Party
7277 E Camelback Rd, Scottsdale, Arizona 85251

PRICING: $30-$125 per person
Tickets can be purchased at www.SpringIntoStyle2019.eventbrite.com

AZ ECO Fashion Week - The Green Side of Fashion

AZ ECO FASHION WEEK: APRIL 23-27

Green is more than just a color for Arizona’s fashion industry

TEMPE, AZ - From April 23-27, sustainable Arizona fashion brands and experts will unite for a week of education, engagement and entertainment exploring eco fashion, slow fashion and sustainability in the business of fashion. 

The event is organized by Arizona Apparel Foundation, LabelHorde, AZ Fashion Source and Arizona State University and takes place at FABRIC, Tempe’s fashion incubator, 132 E. Sixth St., Tempe. 

According to Fashion Revolution, 150 billion items of clothing are delivered out of factories annually yet Americans alone throw away approximately 14 million tons of garments each year. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, 84 percent of unwanted clothes in the United States in 2015 went into either a landfill or an incinerator. The fashion industry is the second most polluting industry on the planet after the oil industry and the human toll as a result of unregulated factory conditions and unfair wages is equivalent to modern day slavery.

FABRIC co-founders Angela Johnson Sherri Barry started AZ Eco Fashion Week to show that the fashion industry that sustainability and profits are not in opposition. By conserving resources, fashion can actually be even more profitable. 

“Arizona ECO Fashion Week is an effort to shed light on the unsustainable practices of the modern apparel manufacturing industry and highlight the sustainable solutions” said Johnson. “We hope to educate and engage Arizona designers, businesses, academics, youth, students, experts, and leaders in the community to explore a new frontier in the business of ECO Fashion.”

The week includes expert panel discussions, student conversations, a green trunk show and more.  The event will culminate in a “reFABRICate” fashion show highlighting sustainable local brand’s collections as well as FABRIC’s zero waste “reFABRICate” initiative featuring one-of-a-kind garments created by a team of local designers who breathe new life into AZ Fashion Source’s manufacturing scraps. Right after the fashion show, reFABRICate apparel will be available to purchase at the Eco Pop-Up Shop inside FABRIC.

AZ Eco Fashion Week is part of Earth and Fashion Revolution Week. With the support of Fashion Revolution, AZ Eco Fashion Week encourages Arizonans to join in on the conversation at #azecofw and ask #WhoMadeMyClothes on social media during the event. This international effort raises awareness to pressing issues in sustainable fashion and brings international attention to the solution that FABRIC offers with local, small batch manufacturing and design resources. 

For a schedule of events, tickets, panelists, participating designers and more, visit www.azecofashionweek.com 

ABOUT THE SPONSORS

FABRIC is a fashion incubator where emerging designers can grow their abilities and their businesses. Featuring co-working and event spaces, workshops and classes as well as mentorship, micro-manufacturing and marketing opportunities, FABRIC allows designers to take their idea from concept to sewn to sold. The facility is a unique partnership of the City of Tempe, the 501c-3 Arizona Apparel Foundation, LabelHorde and Arizona Fashion Source and is located in downtown Tempe just off of Mill Avenue and on the Arizona State University footprint as well as online at www.fabrictempe.com. 

ARIZONA APPAREL FOUNDATION is an Arizona non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is located inside of AZ’s fashion incubator, FABRIC and can be found online at www.azapparelfoundation.org. The Foundation’s mission is to provide Arizona’s emerging designers and brands with innovative, small batch manufacturing and strategic business resources, so they can build sustainable fashion businesses locally. Its vision is to support cutting edge research and innovation in wearable tech and to build a sustainable and exciting new industry in Arizona. 

LABELHORDE is a category-driven, online directory of fashion businesses enabling users to easily locate local emerging and established designers, boutiques, manufacturers, photographers, models, stylists, industry supplies, fashion schools and all things fashion related in Arizona. LabelHorde.com also features a Fashion Classifieds page for local fashion jobs, a Fashion Calendar that lists all local and important national fashion events. LabelHorde is located inside of AZ’s fashion incubator FABRIC where it offers lessons/classes, tech pack services, consulting, and design studio resources that designers need to start and run their businesses. 

ARIZONA FASHION SOURCE is a small batch apparel manufacturer located inside AZ’s fashion incubator FABRIC, that uses sustainable and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to create samples and production runs with no minimums. AFS manufactures heavy- and light-weight knits and wovens on industrial sewing equipment and the latest CAD programs and can be found online at www.azfashionsource.com. 

Contact: Angela Johnson

602-481-1032

labelhordefashion@gmail.com

When Styling is Done Right in Arizona

Spring Into Style 2018

Our favorite time of year is right around the corner and we've got six opportunities that will prove just that.  Phoenix Fashion Week's major fashion kick-off event of the season is "Spring into Style" event hosted at Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa with the amazing beautiful backdrop of the Camelback Mountain to set the scenic tone of the evening location.  The event is always highly anticipated and attended which gives  Phoenix Fashion Week the chance to notch it up some levels.  So far we've never been disappointed with this major springtime event!!

Styling includes understanding the way in which something is made, designed, or utilized.  

"These Top (6) stylists were chosen by the Style Team at Phoenix Fashion Week.  Each year we all take industry suggestions, listen to the local scene and take note of successful local creative stylists.  The (6) stylists then each matched their vision with one of the season's top trends," said Brian Hill, Executive Director, Phoenix Fashion Week 

These stylists represent the best of the best in Arizona and clearly they know a thing or two about styling.  The stylists line-up this year, their trends and influencers are as follows: 

Ashley Paige, styling “Americana;” with influencer - Valerie Loo, Face of the Foothills; 

Ashley Paige

Beth Yohanny, styling “Men’s Short Shorts;” with influencer - Mike Spangenberg, State Forty Eight

Beth Yohanny

Fanny PHX, styling “Fringe;”  with influencer - Jenny Strebe, Confessions of a Hairstylist 

Fanny PHX

StayClassy TV, styling “Chic Bling;” with influencer - Tyler Butler, Giving in Style.

StayClassy TV

Shannon Campbell, styling “Sporty Chic;” Kristen Keough, Channel 12 News

Shannon Campbell

#SmartBlondes, styling “Shades of Sorbet;” Julie Xander, Lifestyle Jules

#SmartBlondes

Phoenix Fashion Week continuously seeks the best of class when it comes to venues.  "Recognized by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the world’s best new hotels on its 2017 Hot List, Andaz Scottsdale Resort & Spa combines mid-century modern design with local art to create an exceptional Sonoran Desert experience..." https://www.andazscottsdale.com

We look forward to getting to know these stylist better and are ready for the runway action to be on fire in 2018!!

Stay connected for highlights of the event on March 24 and there's still time to get your tickets while you can - go to this link for yours NOW ==> Spring into Style Tickets

2017 Brave Wings Fashion Show is Counting Down the Days

5th Annual Brave Wings Fashion Show

July 29, 2017 at 7:00 pm

Hosted at

F.A.B.R.I.C

132 E Sixth Street, Tempe, AZ 85281

Benefiting the Arizona Apparel Foundation

Get your tickets NOW!! Visit Eventbrite for your tickets!!

Founders and Coordinators for BWFS

Mabella Chic, Woman's Touch Apparel

Program Line-Up

The Designers

 Get the Details

The Most Fashionable Place To Be...

www.PHXFWLaunchParty2017.eventbrite.com

Seven...six...five...four...three...two...one...We are counting down the days until the biggest "Launch Event" on Friday, June 23, with the next round of emerging designers that Phoenix Fashion Week has brought under their tutelage to help them learn about the business of fashion and how to take their clothing line to the next level.

For Phoenix Fashion Week, the work never ends on their quest to make their program the most outstanding and exemplary fashion week which focuses on fashion, education, and community.  We've heard about the ideas and the upcoming plans for this season and we are over-the-top excited for the season to officially kick-off on June 23, with the party and event being hosted at the most hip and glam, Ellure Lounge, located in the heart of downtown Scottsdale at 7316 E Stetson Dr., Scottsdale, AZ 85251.  The after-party for the "Spring Into Style" event was held at Ellure Lounge and brought the fashionistas out to play and celebrate the new season.

"Ellure Lounge brings the old world of fine, luxurious lounges to a new generation craving fresh, contemporary design within a unique gathering place. It teases, excites and celebrates the senses - continually refreshing itself. Come explore Scottsdale's premier lounge. A comfortable space with a true sense of imagination." ~ http://www.ellureaz.com

Now for the designer line-up, we have our favorites already for the season and I'm guessing that once you see their work, you will find yours too.  We've covered the designers that have gone through the program since 2011 and every year, the class gets better and better.  From unique and classical, to couture and lifestyle chic, the range of designers Phoenix Fashion Week brings in keeps you wanting to see more.

Below is the listing of designer introductions that will go down next Friday evening. 

Several designers shared a few thoughts and quotes with us...

ACONAV – Phoenix, AZ 

"Returning to the PHXFW Designer Bootcamp for a second year means so much. To be recognized by this acclaimed organization such as this, really sets your standards to higher levels because they believe in you to succeed. It's a much anticipated return for two reasons, another chance to pursue the coveted Designer of the Year, and most importantly it allows for another year of representation of Native Fashion. My hope is that other Indigenous designers see this representation and follow in the years ahead, especially on the PHXFW Runway which is set in a large Indigenous population here in the Southwest."

http://www.aconav.com

Loren Aragon, Designer of ACONAV

ACONAV, Emerging Designer for Phoenix Fashion Week

Christine Adar – Chicago, IL
"I'm so excited to be a part of such a prestigious event like Phoenix Fashion Week. During the next few months I will be put through an intense bootcamp that will challenge me to grow my line and take it to the next level. The Launch Party on June 23rd allows myself and all the other talented designers competing for Emerging Designer of the Year to give everyone a sneak peak into what each one of us is about and what to expect from our new lines we're showing this Fall. This Launch Party is going to be one of the most exciting events this summer!"
 https://www.facebook.com/christineadar/

Designer of Christine Adar

Christine Adar
Emerging Designer for Phoenix Fashion Week

Cliff D. Creations - Philippines

"Who you are is because of who you wear"

https://www.facebook.com/cliffdcreations/

EnnYe Collection – San Francisco, CA
"We are excited to showcase our lifestyle brand, which truly suits every woman's closet. EnnYe Collection is where style meets lifestyle. EnnYe is meant to be irreverent, edgy and daring. Our intent is to introduce our heritage and culture, through vibrant print, to a western audience. Our creation of modern, Classic and timeless siloquettes, is meant to create a bridge between these two worlds by showcasing the spirit, style and aunthenticity of our brand. The market is saturated with products in all categories, our challenge has been to find a way to express ourselves in a way that is different and daring."

https://www.facebook.com/EnnYe-Collection-1377502792334716/

EnnYe Collection
Emerging Designer for Phoenix Fashion Week

Liv Rio – Scottsdale, AZ

"Liv Rio is excited to be competing in the bootcamp and learn how to take the business to the next level. Liv Rio will be showing new looks, designs and fun colors for fall, our pants are stylish, high quality, comfortable and sexy. Liv Rio from sweaty to sexy."

http://www.livriosportswear.com

Liv Rio
Emerging Designer for Phoenix Fashion Week

Marie Margot Couture – Denver, CO
 "Fashion is about making people feel happy while communicating their sense of style.  My bridal gowns speak to the woman who wants to express her own style on the most important day of her life."  

https://www.facebook.com/MarieMargotBridalCouture/

Marie Margot Couture
Emerging Designer for Phoenix Fashion Week

Moon Arrow – Los Angeles, CA

http://www.moonarrow.co

                                                       

Nouvelle - Palm Beach, FL

https://www.facebook.com/nouvellepalmbeach/

Odd Bird Designs – San Diego, CA
"I'm excited to attend the Launch Party next week and finally get to meet the other Emerging Designers and models in person. I've been following along with everyone for months, and it is such a talented and diverse group. Each designer is showcasing an original look at the party and I'm so excited to see everyone's work! 

Phoenix Fashion Week has really challenged me to push through my shyness and share my brand already, and we're just getting started! I'm nervous, but so excited to see where this takes me. I'm also looking forward to our seminar on Saturday and finding out what this bootcamp is really all about. I'm ready to be whipped into shape!"

http://www.oddbirddesigns.net

Odd Bird Designs
Emerging Designer for Phoenix Fashion Week

Qmulative – Tucson, AZ
"Phoenix Fashion Week will be a benchmark, both as an opportunity and as I elevate my designs!"

http://qmulative.bigcartel.com

Quinlan Wilhite, Designer of Qmulative

ShaLaJa Swimwear – Atlanta, GA
"I want my customers to have endless options when it comes to shopping the Shalaja Swimwear brand! My goal is to make every woman feel comfortable and beautiful in my pieces.”

https://www.shalajaswimwear.com

Taussy Daniel – Maputo, East Africa

https://www.instagram.com/taussydaniel/

Theo Doro – Tucson, AZ
"I have moved to Arizona from Europe 2 years ago, being selected to compete and showcase at Phoenix Fashion Week it's an honor, they choose the best! I remember when I first moved here first thing I heard was: “you need to showcase at Phoenix Fashion Week” When I met Brian Hill, after we spoke about the structure of this fashion week, I knew right away I want to be a part of it and show my Theo Doro line. 

My background is in arts, my major at the Academy of Fine Arts in Poland and Greece was Multimedia. After graduating, for more than 10 years, I have worked in Greece in film, video and digital art area. But I always have been interested in designing clothing, even in primary school, I was designing my own outfits. So, I followed my instinct and  I created Theo Doro brand.  

For me designing clothes it's  like any other process of creating:  movie-making or painting a picture,  this is still all about composition, color, theme, structure, light, contrapoint. 
I am just using different tools now, the only difference and advantage  is : We can wear my art! 

I never stopped working in film area though, along with my husband who is Academy Award winning filmmaker (among many others) we have build small film-studio next to our house where we are planning to keep working on fashion films as well.

My Theo Doro brand  was born in in Athens/Greece where I lived for some time, it means “Divine Gift” (GR).  That was my main goal to create line which is for unique, artistic, sophisticated yet playful soul, with a bold outlook on life, who isn't afraid to stand out in the crowd.  I feel so blessed that so far my clients find it wonderful, that gives me power to work more on developing my brand. I have my Atelier in Tucson/Vail, AZ but Theo Doro brand is also available in my online shop at www.TheoDoro.biz 

Winning a title “Best Designer based in Tucson“ named by readers of Arizona Foothills Magazine, tells me that I am on a good path and Phoenix Fashion Week it is a promise that my Theo Doro brand will be seen by those who are looking for me (although they don't know it yet)." ~ Dorota Zglobicka,  
designer and owner of Theo Doro 
 http://www.theodoro.biz

Theo Doro SS17, photo Neil Peters

Theo Doro ss17 Mad Dollhouse,
photo Adelyn Photography,
Models Symphony, Jessica Abea, Abbey Smith 

WVSH – San Diego, CA

https://www.instagram.com/wvshofficial/

Nahuala – Jalisco, Mexico

https://www.facebook.com/NahualaMx/

You can't have fashion without accessories and this year four (4) emerging accessory designers are participating in the program.

ENJI Studio Jewelry

http://enjistudiojewelry.com

GFash NOW

http://www.gfashnow.com

Multi-Colored Animal - MCA

http://www.mcaovo.com

Tagliente Designs

https://www.facebook.com/Tagliente-Designs-124580224783854/

And finally, the highlights of the runway, the announcement of the top 40 Models contending for the Model of the Year will take place and we're all looking forward to watching how they evolve over the season.

Tickets for the EMERGING Designer & Model LAUNCH Showcase are $30 for general admission, VIP Lounge seating for (6) $300.  Tickets can be purchased exclusively at www.PHXFWLaunchParty2017.eventbrite.com 

Get yours while you can!!

The FABulous Awards 2017

The FAB Awards 2017

Kathy Blaze and Terrance Hudson

The Fashion.Art.Beauty multi-faceted fashion show was spectacular this year! The runway was filled with ridiculously creative hairstyles, body painting and some of the most amazing couture to be seen in the desert.

FAB Weekend founders Terrance Hudson and Kathy Blaze Jefferson pulled out all the stops in the ballroom at the Embassy Suites Resort in lush Scottsdale Az. The red carpet was buzzing with partygoers and all who wanted to get that selfie

 

 

 

on the runway. Vendors lined up to show off their wares from the likes of Prince Hunter BowTies, Fibi&Clo, Damsel in Defense and a wee bit more. 

 

FAB did things slightly different this year with the event.

Instead of the extravagant hair wars and models wars they decided to present

awards to those who are deemed worthy by their peers. Once the nominations were set the voting went wild. I know a few who voted every day sometimes twice. There was so much amazing

Dizzie 

talent nominated I was in a quandary on choosing the best of the best.

And yes of course, I voted for all my compadres. I just love seeing this level of talent coming from right here in Arizona.

And I can't forget a shout out to the best host who's always on point Mr. Dizzie Ramsey. This guy right here ALWAYS keeps the crowd pumped.

There were so many designers on hand it made your head spin.

ANTOANETA BALABANOVA

Model of the Year - Aubri Cooley

Local designers like Antoaneta Balabanova of Galina Couture and Mr. Luis Solis of Lavish Designs made an impact on the crowd leaving them breathless and wanting so much more.

Antoaneta Balabanova and Dizzie Ramsey

                                                                                                                                             

Gracing the runway with her intoxicating sound is Jennie J herself. This young lady truly represents the talent here in Arizona.                                                                                           

 

LUIS SOLIS

 

ALMA PRIMERO 

TESS LUGO

 

SHERRY J MCKENNA

 

                                             Photographer of the Year - West Eal

LOUSY RICH

 

 

LANA MAY JEWELRY

 

 

BERNARDO LOMAS

And then there was Vela Davis - winner of the Natural Hairstylist of the Year Award

The runway was on fire! I loved seeing all that natural hair in its raw beauty. Such an ingenious use of creativity and skill. You killed it Vela! 

 

 

       

                                                                                                     Natural Hair Stylist of the Year -                                                                                                                   Vela Davis

So who won The FAB Awards? 

The winner is...

Fashion Designer of the Year - Antoaneta Balabanova

Jewelry Designer of the Year - Lana May Jewelry

Fashion Blogger of the Year - Toy Taylor 

Photographer of the Year -     West Eal

Hairstylist of the Year - Luis     Solis & Bernardo Lomas

Makeup Artist of the Year -     Ketonya Bankston

Icon of the Year - Eva Louis

Model of the Year - Aubri         Cooley                                                                                                        
Stylist of the Year- Sarah Parks

Natural Hair Stylist of the Year - Vela Davis

                                         Icon of the Year - Eva Louis

And that is how FAB Weekend does it! Fantastic show with phenomenal fashions that entertained us to the fullest. A big thank you to the man himself Kevin DJ Xclusive who kept the music loud and bumpin on the runway. Make sure you follow FAB Weekend to keep up with all their events. Next up...If Only For One Night Adult Prom.

See you on the runway!

Toy

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