A Year in Fashion Shows
Spend a day on the runway
Runway Renegades
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What It’s All About
Type of Fashion
Date & Location
RUNWAY RENEGADES
This is a noncompetitive event that showcases the fashions of six teams of local artists, designers and stylists each year. Proceeds benefit Blessings Under the Bridge, a local nonprofit homeless outreach organization.
Items from local designers, stylists & artists
Sept. 19 at Northern Quest Resort & Casino
$20 presale; $25 at the door; VIP: em1831.wix.com/ $45 presale; $50 runwayrenegades at the door 2015
THE BRIDAL FESTIVAL
The Bridal Festival is more than a fashion show of beautiful dresses — it’s a one-stop shop for every aspect of wedding planning. Don’t miss the fashion shows for the latest style and color ideas for the whole wedding party.
Bridal gowns
Sept. 19 & Jan. 9-10 at the Spokane Convention Center
Fall: $7 presale, $8 at the door; Winter: $9 presale, $10 at the door
bridalfest.com
BEYOND PINK
Beyond Pink is an annual event that raises funds to help local women in need receive breast exams. Models strut the runway in locally designed, funky bra fashions. This year, each featured bra will be auctioned off with a themed package.
Designer bras
Oct. 9 at the Spokane Convention Center
$50
beyondpink.net
DIVINO FASHION RUNWAY SHOW & CANINES ON THE CATWALK
This two-in-one show is organized by local talent management agency The Fifth Element. Human and canine models of all ages, shapes and sizes show off garb from local designers and boutiques. Proceeds benefit a new charity each year.
Local boutique fashions & designer dog duds
March; see website for details
$30
the5ifthelement.com
TITLE NINE FASHION SHOW AT THE SPOKANE WOMEN’S SHOW
Title Nine is a fierce advocate for women’s sports and fitness, and its South Perry shop offers high-quality, fashionable activewear to support that mission. Check out the store’s fashion show at the annual Women’s Show.
Athletic wear & swimwear
April 22 & 24 at the Spokane Convention Center
$5 Women’s Show weekend admission
washington. providence.org
GOODWILL BOUTIQUE & FASHION SHOW AT THE SPOKANE WOMEN’S SHOW
This show features mostly new and designer apparel that has been picked straight from Goodwill racks. Volunteer models show off the looks, which become available for purchase at the boutique following the show. Proceeds support Goodwill programs.
New & designer items found at local Goodwill stores
April 23 at the Spokane Convention Center
$5 Women’s Show weekend admission
washington. providence.org
JUNK2FUNK ECO FASHION SHOW
This unique show consists of quirky outfits constructed by local artists from everyday items and recycled materials. Proceeds benefit the Kootenai Environmental Alliance.
Eco-friendly fashion made from everyday “junk” by local artists
Oct. 10 at the Coeur d’Alene Eagles Lodge
$25
kealliance.org/ junk2funk
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