TUCSON FASHION WEEK
Thursday – Oct. 17 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Tucson Desert Art Museum
7000 E. Tanque Verde Road
Designer Fashion Presentation
& Student Competition
Evening features a textile competition of designs by students from the Art Institute of Tucson, Pima Community College and University of Arizona, plus fashion presentations by Jan Traficanti of Belsita Couture, Esteban Osuna and Desert Vintage. Hors d’oeuvres and wine included.
$35 general admission
$25 with student or military ID
Friday – Oct. 18
5:30 Inspired Icon event & Platinum package holders
6:30 p.m. General admission
Tucson Museum of Art
140 N. Main Ave.
5:30 p.m.
Inspired Icon Moveable Feast with
Celebrity Designer Betsey Johnson
Engage the senses while telling a story. That’s the challenge for Tucson’s top restaurant chefs and mixologists who will serve cocktails and culinary creations inspired by original Betsey Johnson collections. Albert Hall, Daniel Scordato, Jim Murphy, Brucy Yim, Café á La C’Art and Penca are participating.
$150 per person. Proceeds benefit two charities
(includes Premiere Runway & Ensemble Presentation)
6:30 p.m.
Premiere Runway & Ensemble Presentation
The collections of national designers Betsey Johnson and Donni Charm are showcased, along with emerging designers Cybil White of Julia Love, Laura Tanzer and Elizabeth (Albert) Denneau of Candy Strike. Ensemble teams including a bartender, clothing designer, hair stylist, makeup artist and model will collaborate on a cohesive fashion presentation. Fun nibbles at The Lounge by Playground.
$70 for premiere runway seating
$35 general admission
$25 with student or military ID
Saturday – Oct. 19 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
La Encantada
2905 E. Skyline Drive
Runway Wrap-Up & Fashion
Awards Presentation Party
The final event features celebrity designer Bert Keeter from Project Runway as well as New York designer Nicholas K and children’s designer Rebecca Gold and Her “Love Jay Girls” collection – plus local designers Heather Lindquist of Tonatiuh and Ashley Bowman and Charlene Hock of Bowman & Hock. Light bites from Tavolino Ristorante Italiano plus beverages from Alliance Beverage and Golden Eagle Distributors are included. The after party’s hosted by Shlomo & Vito’s.
$35 general admission
$25 with student or military ID
Order tickets online: www.tucsonfashionweek.com
3-day general admission package – $75