What an amazing past few days! Delray Beach Fashion week kicked off Saturday night and it has been a blast so far. I was gifted tickets to three of the events and I am so glad to have had the opportunity to attend, and to report back to you!
A LITTLE ABOUT DELRAY BEACH
Let me give you a bit of a background of where this amazing fashion event is taking place. Delray Beach is located in Southeast Florida. It’s north of Boca Raton but south of West Palm Beach. Known as the “Village by the Sea”, Delray has grown into its own with great boutiques and restaurants – all minutes from the beautiful beach. I’ve lived in South Florida for 20 years (wow, time flies) and when I first visited Delray Beach, Atlantic Avenue in particular, it was comprised of small shops, a few eateries, but nothing like what it has developed in to today.
ABOUT DELRAY BEACH FASHION WEEK
Delray Beach Fashion Week started 3 years ago, with this current year being its biggest ever. Created by the Downtown Development Authority and local downtown merchants, this week-long event’s main goal is to increase awareness of the great shops and designers within the downtown Delray Beach district.
DBFW KICK OFF
Saturday night’s kick-off was nothing less than spectacular. The Colony Hotel on East Atlantic Avenue was the backdrop to the first fashion show of the week.
The hosts, Suzanne Boyd of WPEC-TV 12 and Jules Gauglardi, owner of Roxy Lulu (a shop in Delray Beach) were the perfect pair to emcee the night! The theme for the evening was “Havana Nights” and featured resort wear from a myriad of stores in downtown Delray Beach. Here are some of my favorite outfits:
DAY 2 – “EVENING WITH GREAT GATSBY” EVENING WEAR FASHION SHOW
The next event, held this past Monday at the Delray Marriott was two fashion shows – one fashion show showcasing evening wear from over 25 of Downtown Delray’s boutiques and the second one will be comprised of clothing by local designers. Proceeds for this event benefited Achievement Centers for Children and Families.
After checking out the silent auction items, we took our seats and were dazzled by the amazing voice of Loni Shambles. She was A-MAZING. (Not to mention the second song she sang was my wedding song!)
Here are my favorite outfits from both shows:
Here’s the final catwalk:
TIMELESS FASHION SHOW AND LUNCHEON AT ATLANTIC PLAZA
Tuesday’s daytime event included both a luncheon by Free House and fashion show featuring a dozen or so boutiques in the Downtown Delray Beach area.
Thankfully the weather was wonderful, a bit chilly for Florida standards, but sunny and clear none the less.
In today’s day and age, I feel it is hard as a small boutique to compete against the big box stores such as Nordstrom or Macy’s. After viewing the fashion-forward clothing available at these adorable local boutiques, I will think twice before driving to the nearest mall. What better way to support your community than shopping at your local stores – especially the fabulous ones in Downtown Delray.
There are events going on through this coming Saturday, so if you are local and interested in attending, visit the Delray Beach Fashion Week website for more information and ticket sales!
tianna says
what a cool event! the fashion looks awesome!
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Dana says
It was very cool Tianna! I love fashion so this was right up my alley 🙂
Greta says
This looks like so much fun! Nashville has fashion week in April but it’s usually FREEZING! Love the sunshine and beach dresses 🙂
Dana says
Do you go to the events in Nashville? I’d love to see how the shows differ 🙂 definitely in weather as you mentioned!
Ashlee - My Life In Snippets says
This looks like such fun! Oh my goodness, the salad looks so delicious… yumm!
Dana says
It was a lot of fun 🙂 and Ashlee…that salad was so yummy!
Autumn says
The fashion week looked like it was a ton of fun. I love the Gatsby theme and the dresses were beautiful!
Dana says
Autumn it was a lot of fun and I loved the short feathered dress during the Gatsby themed fashion show. It was gorgeous!
Keating says
This looks like so much fun! I’ve always wanted to a fashion event like this!
Dana says
Keating, check out if there are any in your local area! They are a lot of fun, especially if you love clothing like I do!
Cara says
I’ve always wanted to attend a fashion show, just to see all the beautiful outfits. Looks like a lot of fun!
Dana says
Cara, Google to see if they have one in your city or a close metro area!
Mistle says
I love the looks from your recap. I love the Gatsby themed dress! Stunning!
Dana says
I want that white dress Mistle (I would also need the model’s body type too so I don’t see the dress in my future LOL)
Shannon says
Looks like it was a great event! I went to the Phoenix fashion week for the first time this year and it looks pretty similar…so much fun!
Shannon
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Dana says
It was a lot of fun, and also a great way to catch up with local bloggers and media!
Laura Adney | Have Need Want says
How fun! I missed out on the fashion week in SF this past year due to scheduling conflicts. I love attending NYFW but also love getting to see emerging designers that haven’t made it to the big leagues yet!!
xo, Laura
Have Need Want
Dana says
I would love love love to go to NYFW – I am hoping maybe this year!
Casey says
Looks so fun! I was *this* close to going to Paris Fashion Week last year…. Still on my bucket list!
Dana says
CASEY! That would’ve been so awesome! Maybe you can go this year and I can live vicariously through you! 😉
Courtney says
Looks like so much fun!
Dana says
Courtney, it was a fun few days!