RUNWAY PARTY

Thanks to the FrontBurnervian for the report about Marchesa. I didn’t get a chance to stop by for the festivities, as I was attending the Runway Party at Splashlight Studios. The event, which was held to launch market week in Dallas and supported the Dallas Fashion Incubator, got off to a slow start, but soon picked up with a runway/photo shoot that featured the designs of four local designer’s, including Erin Braxton, Georgina Estefania, Donna Cameron, and Nanoo Nan. While taking in the show, I got the scoop on what’s to come in the world of Dallas fashion. Hint: Dallas Fashion Week.

If Leslie Carpenter (founder of Dallas Fashion Incubator and designer of Tussah) has anything to do with it, we will have a Dallas Fashion Week someday. She is already in talks with Mayor Laura Miller about it. Although, this is only an initial thought, it would be called something along the lines of “Forty Acres” in reference to the 40 acres of land in the Arts district, where the shows would ideally take place. Of course, alot has to happen before this takes place but it’s a nice thought. Developing…