Gainesville Fashion Week Cheat Sheet

Monday, 09 April 2012 12:24

Whether it’s your first year or your fifth, a little planning can be the difference between paparazzi darling and red carpet faux pas. Behold, our Gainesville Fashion Week Cheat Sheet.

Compiled by Alexandria Ugarte

Wednesday, April 11th
Opening Night
Free and open to the public, Villa East [click here to purchase tickets]

5:30pm: Ribbon-cutting ceremony
GFW kicks off its fifth year with a ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce.

6:30pm GFW Red Carpet & Art Show
Following the ribbon-cutting, there will be a red carpet event and art exhibit featuring artwork from more than 40 local artists—including six live artists and student work from GFW’s benefitting charity, Rocket for the Arts, and a live remote from KISS 105.3. Enjoy live music from John Jordan and Blaise Jamesa and a photo booth from Phobooth as you taste refreshments and toast to the kick off of a week of fun (and photo ops).

11pm: After-party (Spannk & 2nd Street Speakeasy)

Thursday, April 12th
INsite Music + Fashion Night
$25 (for seating); $15 (general admission); $12 (student price), Villa East [click here to purchase tickets]

7pm: Doors open

7:30pm: Runway shows
Thursday’s runway shows, for the first time, will be hosted by INsite and will combine the first night of fashion with local live musical performances. Hosted by INsite editor Maghan McDowell, designers will include some of last year’s favorites (the 1oz Project, Francine Elizabeth) joined by some new to the scene (Levels Boutique, Solutions Bridal, Macy’s), followed by headlining designer Laura Kathleen from season nine of Project Runway. The musicians for the night will be DJ Flaco, Camryn Wessner, Janna Pelle and the Half-Steps and GFW fave DJ Klarc Shepard.

11pm: After-party hosted by The Dynasty Group, Sharab Lounge

Friday, April 13th
Gala for the Arts
$95 (individual); $175 (couple); $875 (table), Villa East [click here to purchase tickets]

7pm: Doors open

7:30pm: Dinner and runway shows
Friday’s gala will feature a dinner from Celebrations Catering, runway shows and live musical performances (provided by INsite). Designers will include GFW veterans Sironna Swimwear, as well as a first-time appearance from website Rent the Runway and AJNEL Designs. The musical performances for the night will kick off with Gypsy Tears, who will "take you back to Paris in the ‘30s and dazzle you with a tribute to Django Reinhardt and the Quintette of the Hot Club of France.” They’ll be followed by The Savants of Soul, who blend "soul with a dash of indie, while preserving the swagger and earnestness that make rhythm and blues what it is."

Don’t forget to bring your wallet to this black-tie event. There will be a silent auction with artwork from Wednesday’s art show and other donated items. All proceeds from the evening will benefit Rocket for the Arts.

11pm: After-party at Sharab Lounge

Saturday, April 14th
Runway Shows
$25 (for seating); $15 (general admission); $12 (student price), Villa East [click here to purchase tickets]

7pm: Doors open

7:30pm: Runway Shows
Saturday’s runway shows will include both veteran GFW particapants and some new lines, including AJNEL Designs, Whitley Denise, Zella Machado, Leemari Designs, Jacquelyn Brooks Designs and Southern Frock. The headlining designer for the evening is local favorite Mikho Resort. The night’s event will feature musical performances by DJ Klarc Shepard, Pop Glow, Will Brennan, Million Young, Sumsun, DJ CurbCut, and a dance performance by Sabor Latino.

11pm: After Party at Sharab Lounge, featuring MillionYoung and Samsun, and DJ CurbCut, all brought by Garage Mahal. Your GFW wristband is your ticket in the door.

Sunday, April 15th
Closing Brunch + Trunk Show
$2, not including brunch, Villa East [click here to purchase tickets]

12pm: Doors open for brunch

1pm: Trunk Show
The first ever GFW trunk show will follow a brunch provided by Café C. It will features designs from GFW designers, boutiques, salons, sponsors and participant booths. There will also by a sample sale (for those who didn’t overdo it at brunch, natch).

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