Fashion Blog/Press Posts
Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
2011 fashionSPARK
Fashion Show in City Plaza
Friday, September 16th, 8pm
Downtown Raleigh City Plaza
400 Block Fayetteville Street
DESIGNER LINEUP
- Faded Summer byEleanor Morgan & Katelyn Ashe
- uneven hearts by Katy Robb
- ssd Jewelry by Melissa Lowery
- gabrielle duggan by Gabrielle Duggan
- Late Summer / Fall 2011 by Featured Designer Marie Cordella
- Villette by Kelly Ruehlman and Amy Quinn
- DOMINO by Jessica Domino
- Katarzy by Katrina Andrews
- Tyger Alexis featuring Steel Wool Accessories by Kristin Robbins (TA) and Sarah Davis (SWA)
- Pamor Designs jewelry and clothing and lllavendar clothing by Pilar Ramirez (PD) and Lauren Smith (l)
- Emma Gray Designs by Emily Galvin
- FamCo. Clothing by Evan Chisholm
- Emily Claire by Claire Jacobs
- Unchained by Revamp & Good Girls Studio by Jamie Powell & Johanna Ely
- Jfaith by Jessica Palmer
- Moss of Aura by Featured Designer Raleigh Denim, Sarah & Victor Lytvineko
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
photo by Beth Khalifa
fashionSPARK has expanded from one show to three. Each year fashionSPARK fans expect a whirlwind show of creativity and extraordinary Triangle fashion during SPARKcon, Raleigh’s grassroots “creative potluck” convention. However, due to increasing popularity and demand, fashionSPARK organizers have decided to host two additional fashion shows to highlight local clothing and jewelry designers. Each of the new shows promises a completely unique experience.
The first show will be held Thursday, September 8th at SPY Raleigh, a night club like no other with experienced staff, luxurious surroundings and exceptional service. The show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $5.00. Participating designers include Double Entendre, S. Tector Metals and Soulcialite Studios. Come to Spy Raleigh at 330 West Davie Street for an amazing show and stay for a night of dancing at Raleigh’s premier night club.
The second show will be held Tuesday, September 13th at The Union Raleigh
, a laid back and truly fun atmosphere. The show begins at 8 pm. Admission is $5.00. Participating designers include DRC ApeParel, Ltd., FYSH Clothing and Emma Gray Designs. Enjoy the show, stay for a beer from a selection of delicious brews and hang out on the patio of The Union Raleigh, 327 West Davie Street, Suite 114.
Thursday, August 25th, 2011
August 23, 2011 – Raleigh, NC – fashionSPARK volunteers have always been the heart of fashionSPARK’s success. This year, student involvement has become key in the planning and execution of events. The Art Institute Raleigh-Durham and fashionSPARK organizers have formed a partnership that provides Event Promotion students with real-world experiential education as well as steps up the quality of the experience audiences can expect of fashionSPARK.
Approximately 3 – 5 AI students are participating in each of the following fashionSPARK 2011 events:
RICA Fundraiser, Friday, July 29th
Flanders Kick-Off Event, Thursday, August 25th
Mini Show at Spy, Thursday, September 8th
Mini Show at The Union, Tuesday, September 13th
The Sept 16th fashionSPARK fashion show, which features fourteen of the Triangle’s most talented designers, will provide the widest array of opportunities for volunteers of all the fashionSPARK events. Some students will be paired with designers and will act as their assistants for the evening. Other students will be assisting stage production, organize models and designers as well as provide crowd assistance.
Jessica Palmer is an AI Fashion Instructor as well as Faculty Advisor for “Moda Guild,” AI’s fashion student organization. She has been instrumental in coordinating with fashionSPARK to provide volunteer opportunities for her students. Palmer states, “Putting on an event is complex and multifaceted. The students really get hands on, in the field experience.”
fashionSPARK, a division of SPARKcon, is Raleigh’s grassroots “creative potluck” convention featuring creative themes such as art, music, film, fashion and technology. Sponsored by the Visual Arts Exchange, this non-profit event has grown each year since its inception and is a popular outlet for designers and fans alike. fashionSPARK organizer Angel Feimster-Montoya can be reached at HoneySuite@gmail.com.
Wednesday, August 17th, 2011
What: fashionSPARK Kick-off Event 2011
When: Thursday, August 25, 7:00 – 10:00 PM
Where: Flanders Gallery, 302 West Street, Raleigh NC 27603
Admission: $10/ ticket (includes two drink tickets)
Background: That fierce fashionSPARK committee is at it again, firing up the Triangle with a sizzling kick off soiree prior to next month’s big event: fashionSPARK 2011. September 2010’s fashion show was a great success, and we’ll be projecting it on the big screen, accompanied by local DJ, Chico Scott, who’ll be prime to rock the gallery. Also, fashionSPARK is hosting a silent auction of sensational sketches by the fashion designers that are featured in the upcoming fashion show next month. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an inside edition of what’s to come on the catwalk at the hottest kick off event yet! Get ready to get fired up!
fashionSPARK Kick-Off Event 2011 will be held at Flanders Gallery on Thursday, August 25 from 7:00 – 10:00 P.M. This event will rock those summer blues into next year. Mingle with avid community members, fashion forward students of all ages, and designers ready to take on the material world. Be there or be square.
Silent Auction of Designer Sketches
Hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served
DJ will rock the gallery
2010 fashionSPARK show will be projected
Tuesday, August 16th, 2011
Friday night show designer meeting is tonight at 6:30 at Design Box. It will be 30 minutes for the designers and we’ll meet another 30 minutes after that to catch up and talk about the upcoming Flanders event.
2011 fashionSPARK
