First Friday at Front Street – October 3rd
Over 150 artists and vintage vendors open their doors to welcome the community into Dayton’s largest creative hub. Meet the makers, explore studios, discover how art is created, and shop a unique mix of original artwork and vintage treasures. Come experience the energy, creativity, and connection at Front Street!
First Friday's Dayton
Introducing a Taste of (DE-FI)ance
Graphic Design by Quincy Macklin of On Q Design
Q. What happens when you take one of Dayton’s hottest Chefs and you team him up with 3 of Dayton’s hottest fashion designers??
A. Well, you’ll find out on January 3, 2014 when the Dayton Emerging Fashion Incubator (DE-FI) LLC presents “Taste of (DE-FI)ance” featuring Chef Anthony Head and (DE-FI) Designers Brenda Marone of B.Marie, Sonya Mills of Kerapa Klothing, and Misti Leigh of iii Creations (Pronounced Third Eye)!
Q. So, what exactly is “Taste of (DE-FI)ance”?
A. Glad you asked because fashion has never looked or tasted so good–no there won’t be any Lady Gaga inspired meat dresses making their way down the runway! But “Taste of (DE-FI)ance” is inspired by Italian Designer and Chef Anna Marconi’s Taste of Runway. Chef Head will be working one on one with all three designers, to create three different appetizers that not only compliment the origin of the fabric used but he will also draw on his artistic skills by using only ingredients and colors that reflects the design. For example, if the main fabric in being used in a design is Silk, then chances are Chef Head will create a Chinese inspired appetizer that looks just like the design on the runway.
Q. What else will “Taste of (DE-FI)ance” feature?
A. “A Taste of (DE-FI)ance will also feature a Designer Trunk Show! So come ready to shop till you drop by purchasing local designers clothing, and then building your energy back up with some awesome food!
Q. How much are tickets and where can they be purchased?
A. The cost is $35/person and includes three appetizers, the Trunk Show, a cash bar, and a Runway Experience you’ll never forget!! Tickets go on sale on Saturday Dec. 7, 2013 at Salon J Ladner located at 37 St. Clair St., Dayton, OH 45402 in the St. Clair Lofts and at Beaute Box located at 116 W 5th St, Dayton, OH 45402.
Q. What time and where is “Taste of (DE-FI)ance” taking place?
A. “Taste of (DE-FI)ance” takes place during First Friday’s January 3, 2014 at Therapy Café located at 452 E. 3rd St, Dayton, OH 45402, and the doors open at 6:30pm.
Q. Are you ready to #TasteTheRunway? #(DE-FI) #TakingItToTheNextLevel #FirstFlightNowFashion
Dayton Fashion Week and De’Lish Café To Host a First Friday’s Model Meet and Greet
DFW's Pre-Launch Soiree was a sold out event and standing room only!
What do you get when you combine one of the most talked about events taking place in Dayton this summer and one of the chicest Restaurants in the Heart of Downtown Dayton—You get Dayton Fashion Week and De’Lish Café’s First Friday’s Model Meet and Greet! With Dayton Fashion Week’s Inaugural event just weeks away they are getting the party started this Friday July 6 and this event is something that your entire family can attend!
From 6pm-8pm, DFW and De’Lish will have an Ice Cream Social for the DFW Kid Models. During this portion of the event, the kids will be introduced to attendees and there will be ice cream floats, music and games! Then from 9pm-2am it will be the adult models turn to mix and mingle; still reveling in the success of DFW’s Pre-Launch Soiree in March, models selected from the second round of Casting Calls in May will be introduced.
Aside from hosting 2 out of 3 casting calls for DFW, Jasmine Brown Co-Owner of De’Lish Cafe had this to say about her involvement with Dayton Fashion Week, “As a fashion enthusiast I’m really excited to see this happen in our city! Dayton is a very eclectic and artsy city so it’s not too far-fetched that we can do fashion as well. At De’Lish we try to correlate our food into art with the presentations, so for us we’re just excited to be a part of something so big.”
This event is free and open to the public, there will be lite hors d’oeuvres served but De’Lish will also have their full menu available for those who would like to purchase a full meal. De’Lish is located at 139 North Main Street Dayton, OH 45402 right across the street from The Victoria Theatre. Also, De’Lish Café’s well known Chef Anthony Head will be grilling out on De’Lish’s newly opened patio. Tickets for Dayton Fashion Week are on sale now at De’Lish Café, SunWatch Indian Village, Joli Boutique, American Pi, and they are also available online at http://daytonfashionweek.com/html/tickets.html. Tickets are going fast so be sure to buy yours today!!
Models stood outside in the cold and rain for a chance to be seen by DFW's panel of judges during their 3rd casting call.
