FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach to Present FALL/WINTER 2016 Shows March 16 – 19, 2016

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach gets ready to heat up the city once again with the Fall/Winter 2016 events from March 16-19. The innovative four-day lifestyle platform of highly curated events including seasonal runway shows and industry panel discussions, as well as signature music and film activations, will be presented in Miami’s cutting-edge Wynwood Arts District for the first time at Studio 255Miami with satellite events on South Beach. Industry professionals and fashion enthusiasts alike can look forward to eye-catching activations with official FUNKSHION partners Jet BluePeroniHSI ProfessionalDior CosmeticsVCA Miami Beachand Zico.

In addition to an exciting full schedule, highlights of this season include:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16
“DESIGNED IN MIAMI” presented by Fashion Group International of South Florida:
Internationally renowned fashion designers based in Miami will come together to share insights on Miami as a fashion capital and what it takes to thrive in the rapidly changing environment. Esteemed Moderator Pamela Fuertes, Vice President of Beacon Council will lead the discussion with Alessandra Gold – Creative Director of Kruzin, Simonett Pereira – Founder and Creative Director of Style Mafia, Fabrice Tardieu – Founder and Designer at Fabrice Tradieu, and Michael Saiger – Founder and Designer of Miansai. The designers will share their success stories and explain how to effectively design and produce in Miami, and how to leverage Miami as a backdrop for all things fashion, while building a sustainable business.

FRIDAY, MARCH 18
EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!” Fashion event inspired by the anticipated film
FUNKSHION, Tequila Don Julio and celebrity stylist Calyann Barnett will present a star-studded event inspired by Director Richard Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! Film stars Blake JennerTyler HochelinRyan Guzman and Will Brittain will make a special appearance at the 80’s style runway show presented by the Phoenix House Miami. Models will also show the collection of rare luxury eyewear from True VintageTequila Don Julio, the world’s original luxury tequila, will be the feature spirit of the Everybody Wants Some!! film celebration. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of riffs on classic Tiki cocktails, perfect for setting the tone for transporting to the 80s era so expertly brought to life in the film. Also — not to miss — will be the Tequila Don Julio 1942 truck.

FUNKSHION Partner, Dior Cosmetics is not only designing the beauty looks for the runway, but also sharing the love with Miami fashionistas with complimentary styling sessions to recreate the looks on Friday, March 18 from 12-7pm at Sephora, South Beach 721 Collins Ave. RSVP 305-532-0904

The full schedule of events includes:

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16, 2016

4PM MIAMI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF ART & DESIGN FASHION SHOW
6PM PRESS REGISTRATION
6PM FGI NETWORKING HOUR (PRIVATE EVENT)
7PM FGI TALKS INDUSTRY PANEL DISCUSSION “DESIGNED IN MIAMI”
PANELISTS:
FABRICE TARDIEU (MENSWEAR)
MICHAEL SAIGER MIANSAI (JEWELRY)
SIMONETTE PEREIRA- STYLE MAFIA (WOMENSWEAR)
ALESSANDRA GOLD (KRUZIN FOOTWEAR)
8PM ETNOS FASHION SHOW

THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 2016

7PM STYLE MAFIA BLOGGER HOUR hosted by HSI & PERONI (PRIVATE EVENT)
8PM STYLE MAFIA FASHION SHOW
9.30PM ALESSANDRA GOLD FASHION SHOW
MUSIC SERIES: AFTERPARTY

FRIDAY, MARCH 18, 2016
“EVERYBODY WANTS SOME!!”

7.30PM RED CUP CARPET
8PM PRE GAME RECEPTION
9PM The PHOENIX HOUSE MIAMI FASHION SHOW
inspired by the ’80s and film EVERYBODY WANTS SOME
10PM FRAT HOUSE AFTERPARTY

SATURDAY, MARCH 19, 2016
7PM HAMEL BLOGGER HOUR hosted by designer Melina Harris (PRIVATE EVENT)
8PM HAMEL FASHION SHOW
9PM FUNKSHION CLOSING EVENT (PRIVATE EVENT)

Get social with Funkshion this season:
There will be a special collaboration with architectural photographer and multi-disciplined artist Kris Tamburello on the Funkshion social media handles.
@Kris_Tamburello LIVE #takeover from #FUNKSHIONfw 

Follow the Funkshion Instagram March 13 – 20 to see the fashion @FUNKSHIONfw through the eyes of an architectural photographer.
#FUNKSHIONfw

Location: Studio 255Miami (Wynwood), 255 NW 25th Street, Miami, FL 33127
Time: See schedule for event times
Access: Events are free and open to the public, but with limited capacity with RSVP at www.funkshion.com.

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