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Scottsdale Fashion Week
Announces 25 Show Runway Schedule
Scottsdale, Ariz. –
(October 27, 2009) – Scottsdale Fashion Week, Arizona’s
ultimate fashion celebration scheduled for November 5-7,
has confirmed a runway line up that is guaranteed to
offer something for everyone.
The celebration kicks off on
SouthBridge with the Wearable ArtWalk Opening
Presentation and Preview Runway
Fashion Show from 6-7p.m. where models will showcase
one-of-a-kind pieces of art-to-wear clothing and
jewelry. Calvin Charles Gallery’s ‘Living Sculpture’
featuring live body painted models as sculptural fashion
is sure to be this year’s highlight. The Wearable
ArtWalk is free and takes place from 7-9p.m. in various
galleries on Main Street, Marshall Way and Stetson
Avenue in downtown Scottsdale.
The next two nights the Main
Runway will host 10 national and international shows by
designers and stores including Designer to the Stars
Kevan Hall, Eva Franco with Nolé Marin of “America’s
Next Top Model” fame, and Barneys New York. The
SouthBridge open-air runway will feature 14 shows by
independent designers and trendy boutiques including
Angela Johnson, 2009 Scottsdale Designer of the Year
Alina Samasiuk, Garage, and Pucci Salon.
Action on the Main Stage Runway
commences November 6 at 6p.m. Shows begin at the top of
the hour with the last show starting at 10 p.m. The
Friday line up opens with Kevan Hall, and continues with
Chinese artist and panda designer Zhao Bandi, followed
by bebe, Escada, and Dillard's who will close the night
with celebrity fashion stylist Nolé Marin and designer
Eva Franco. Saturday is presented by Scottsdale Fashion
Square who fashioned an impressive line up comprised of
Banana Republic, kate spade, St. John, CH Carolina
Herrera, and Barneys New York.
The SouthBridge runway starts
bustling at 5:30p.m. each night with dance performances
followed by shows scheduled to start every 45 minutes
through 10:45 p.m. Designer of the Year Alina Samasiuk
will preview her iuk iuk line on Friday at 6:15 followed
by an array of talented designers and chic boutiques
including Destiny's Bride, Twirl, Angela Johnson, Italia
Rocks Couture, Ivon Ryes, and Tikini Hut. Saturday night
expands the field to include Joya Spa, Garage, Amelia
Walsh, VMarie Fashion, Vickilyn's Closet, Art Institute
of Phoenix, and Pucci Hair Salon.
Nightly general admission tickets are $25
for two through 5 p.m. on November 5. Admission includes
seven SouthBridge Open Runway shows on Friday or
Saturday, access to the Lifestyle Showcase and to
surrounding screens that will broadcast Main Runway show
highlights.
Reserved tickets for Main Tent Runway single
show seating are $60 and are based on availability. This
ticket also includes the nightly SouthBridge shows and
benefits.
The $200 VIP All Evening Premium nightly
show pass is discounted by $75 if purchased by 5 p.m.
November 5. VIP passes include reserved seating for five
designer Main Tent Runway shows and seven SouthBridge
shows, champagne for one show, entrance into the VIP
Finlandia Lounge, and access to the Luxury Showcase.
Tickets at www.scottsdalefashionweek.com
<http://www.scottsdalefashionweek.com> .
The Main Tent Runway is located adjacent to
the Scottsdale Waterfront on Marshall Way south of
Camelback Road. The outdoor SouthBridge Runway is
located south of the Main Tent Runway across the Arizona
Canal.
The 2009 Scottsdale Fashion Week marketing
partners and sponsors are Scottsdale Fashion Square,
Brown Hand Center, The Arizona Republic,
azcentral.com, az magazine, InterContinental
Montelucia Resort, Joya Spa, Chartis Insurance, the City
of Scottsdale, the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors
Bureau, Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art,
Scottsdale Waterfront, SouthBridge, Scottsdale Gallery
Association, The Shaw Center, Phoenix Art Museum, Little
Black Dress Wines, Finlandia, Chambord, Davidoff, Prado,
Acua, Tuttos, and Tapas Papa Fritas.
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