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The annual North American Auto Show opens to the public on January 15th, and this year, the car from the new Green Hornet movie (starring Jay Chou and Seth Rogan) will be on display. Who doesn’t want a ’66 Impala outfitted with machine guns.
Detroit’s fashion industry came out in full force Saturday, November 13, to celebrate its unique style at Design.Define.Detroit, Michigan’s newest showcase for local sartorial innovation. Directed by RI$I$M.com editor Ris Tena and international fashion photographer Piper Carter, the celebrations kicked off at the 5e Gallery with–not a fashion show–but a panel discussion on maintaining and sustaining the Detroit fashion industry.
“There’s a need in our creative circles for education geared toward emerging designers on how to increase their marketability while shedding light on important global and local obstacles,” said Tena. “[DDD] is such an important and timely movement for the global fashion industry. It will challenge businesses to look beyond immediate benefits and use their collective power to create a successflu fashion industry” added Carter.
Panelists included:
The evening then went on with a Fashion Display by Peace.Love.Spandex, B-Flyy Creations and Sole Sisters, and then spotlights on three of Detroit’s leading stylists, Benny Lumpkins Jr., Danni Little, and Fanciee, and their reinterpretations of four classic runway looks: The Little Black Dress, The White Tee, “Take on Detroit,” and Wildcard. After a special showing called “Moving the Canvas” by the House of Von Jour Reece and an improv musical performance by a classical trio, six design houses stormed the runway for an unbeatable showcase:
Enjoy photos of the evening in the gallery below. Photos by Winnie Jeng and Sunny Yau.
Correction: The second stylist was Danni Little, not Kev Couture 11/22/10
Correction: B-Flyy Creations was added to the list of fashion display designers
Detroit Metro Times is hosting Fashioned in Hell at the Majestic this Friday (10/29). This show features local fashion designers and boutiques, a costume party, and a whole slew of other halloween-themed fun. Plus, proceeds go towards a good cause, the Ronald McDonald House of Michigan.
Tickets are available here.
From the press release:
Join Metro Times for the premier of their newest event: Fashioned in Hell Halloween Party! It is happening Friday, October 29th at the Majestic Theater. It will be a scary night full of fashion to die for and the best Halloween party around! A portion of the proceeds raised will benefit the Ronald McDonald House of Michigan.
“The Ronald McDonald House is pleased to be a beneficiary of this Metro Times event” Jennifer Litomisky, Executive Director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities – SE Michigan, said. “Funds raised will help offset expenses of housing families and children. We encourage the community to attend and support the fashion show and enjoy a night of fun and scary glamour all for a great cause.”
Doors are at 8 p.m. A hellishly delightful runway show will begin at 9:30 p.m.
Here’s a list of the designers that will be showing their wares at the event
Designer Cristin Richard
Designer Dana Keaton
Designer Camilo Pardo
Fantasy Attic Costumes
Getup Vintage
Femilia Couture
Lost and Found Vintage
Peace, Love, Spandex
Noir Leather
“Walk” Fashion Show, hosted by Jelly’s World and Iced Crystal’s entertainment returned to the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History last Sunday night for the second time this year.
The night started out with a musical performance by Brittany Myree, a local R&B/hip-hop performer. After Brittany Myree, local designers and boutiques from around Detroit started showing their clothes. Their was a brief interlude in the middle for a performance by the pop/R&B group BOI followed by more designs.
Another performance, by RenCen CoolBeanz, was followed by more designer shows, and a performance by Chacity and the Silent Riot Band. “Walk” is probably one of the most fun Detroit fashion events of the year, and if you’ve missed it this time around, it should be back in March of 2011.
Highlights for the evening:
The designers for the evening were:
Designer Shawn
Catalyst Designs
Designer Cindy Baker
DUS Couture
Designer Dasjahnne
DYTF
Designer Jaqueline
Devil’s Closet
Cameron Zachery
Lasijas Miller
Artistic Fashion Designs
Detroit Image
Kayla Malone
Custom Style Eastland Mall
Son J
JL Designs
Danni Little
Glover’s Apparel
Brick House Designs
View photos of the entire night in the gallery below:
Photos by Winnie Jeng
Easily one of the best produced shows in the Detroit area, “Walk” Runway Show is back again this season at the Charles H. Wright African American Museum, and you’ll want to be there! From their facebook event page:
Iced Crystals & Jelly’s World Entertainment proudly present:
“Walk” Runway Fashion Show
Sunday, October 24th 2010
@
Charles H. Wright African American Museum
315 E. Warren Ave
Doors open at 6pm Showtime 7pmCome experience ome of the areas finest models, designers, entertainers, and stylist showcase their gifts.
Tickets $25.00 General Admission and $30.00 Reserved Seating
Available online at www.neptix.com orFor Tickets, Sponsors, Vendors, or Info call 313-363-36
Detroit Fashion Week was this past week, and here is all of FORMzine’s coverage! From their website:
[Detroit Fashion Week] will bring it’s 6th year of wonderful fashion runway showcases to Metro Detroit September 19 – 25, 2010.
Detroit Fashion Week has been recognized as a midwest regional fashion industry event. Since the summer of 2005 DFW has helped to make Michigan a fashion power in the midwest region. With the hard work of our staff and numerous volunteers we have welcomed designers and buyers from across the country to see what our region has to offer. (more…)
Fashion is always unexpected and this time it is forming in an unexpected place: Detroit.
As Detroit’s top fashion virtuosos unite to build a sustainable fashion industry, many opportunities arise for the Fashion Community to create thriving new business models that can help lead consumers & enthusiasts in the direction for a durable future by utilizing Detroit’s hidden jewels.
Unlike traditional fashion shows, Design.Define.Detroit. (DDD) is dedicated to the emergence of building industry connections. With its inaugural event, DDD will showcase all aspects of the
business while mobilizing buying power in support of creating a sufficient fashion industry in Detroit. “There’s a need in our creative circles for education geared toward emerging designers on
how to increase their marketability while shedding light on important global & local obstacles,” says Ris Tena, DDD co-director and RI$I$M.com editor.
To kick off DDD, they are hosting a red carpet, media & cocktail hour on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at 5eGallery 2661 Michigan Avenue in Detroit, MI. And to inspiriting fashion students, DDD is holding a paper doll contest & exhibition.
Not to mention a star-studded discussion panel features industry professionals, William Malcolm, Sarah Lapinski, Cedi Johnson, Mark England, & Congressman John Conyers. Femilia Couture, Eugenia Paul, Cameron Zachery, Makini Ahket, Von Jour Reece, Melissa Bouchard, & Ziam Penn will also light up the runway.
Design.Define.Detroit. is set to impact all areas of the growing Motown fashion industry from suppliers of raw materials to designers & manufacturers to big brands & niche retail outlets.
“[DDD] is such an important and timely movement for the global fashion industry. It will challenge businesses to look beyond immediate benefits & use their collective power to create a successful fashion industry,” says DDD co-director & international fashion photographer, Piper Carter.
To make a donation, become sponsor, or participate in the fashion showcase as a model, stylist or designer, contact via email designdefinedetroit@gmail.com. For additional information or to schedule an in-depth media interview, contact Asia Willis at asia.willis@gmail.com.
photo via Fashion In Detroit website
Some of the Detroit fashion scene’s heavy hitters will be coming out on October 22d and 23rd for the return of Fashion in Detroit. This event will feature the work of local and national designers. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will go to Forgotten Harvest, so by buying a ticket you’re not just supporting local fashion, you’re also fighting against hunger in the Detroit area.
Tickets are $50. More information can be found here.
From the Fashion in Detroit website:
Fashion In Detroit is a bi-annual two-day fashion event created by Project Runway’s Joe Faris to put a fashion spotlight on Detroit and create a venue that fills the needs of many locally based designers and the Detroit fashion community.FID’s Executive Committee is made up of the area’s heaviest hitters in fashion, beauty and event management, who are committed to creating a fashion extravaganza to rival other Fashion Weeks around the U.S.
Image from detroitrestaurantweek.com
It’s the return of Detroit Restaurant week! From September 24th to October 3rd, some of Detroit’s finest establishments will be offering three course prix fixe menus for $28.
If you’ve been on the edge about trying a Detroit restaurant, restaurant week is probably the time to do it. Some of the menus that look most interesting for me are Roast and 24Grille.
For more info, and to see the menu visit the website here.
