18th Street Fashion Show :
The comingling of the urban renewal and the revitalization of the Crossroads District has brought many things to Kansas City-most notably, First Friday, great galleries, flourishing art scene and a plethora of fashion boutiques that bring us a little taste of what's going on elsewhere. So, as summer heats up, so does the world of art and fashion scene--starting with the Annual West 18th Street Fashion Show, June 6th, 2009.
'Summer in Space':
The free, family-friendly, outdoor fashion show brings over twenty local designers paired with over forty local models who show 18 short collections. This years show, dubbed 'Summer in Space' brings collections from Kansas City's uberchic fashion houses like spool*, bon bon atelier, Habitat and Birdies, nu Kai and coci Bijou to the runway with a New York fashion week kind of feel. With ultra-hip clothes, beautious models and tunes spinning...it's the must-do fashion event of the summer.
'Summer in Space' Designers :
Summer in Space designers include the best local talent anywhere. 2009's participants include Kansas City design consultant and business owner, Joscelyn Himes of nui Kai, who has worked with Bill Blass and Vera Wang; Lindsay Rae Miller, who was an assistant costume designer for the movie Xmen-II; and Jovana Mirabile, who is studying at the Parsons School of Design, just to name a few.
'Summer in Space' Scoop :
- What: 9th Annual W. 18th Street Fashion Show 'Summer in Space'
- Location: West 18th Street between Wyandotte and Baltimore.
- Date: June 6th, 8pm-ish (dusk)
- Event Info: Free and family friendly, although tickets for reserved seating are available and encouraged. Ticket are available early on at the West 18th Street Fashion Show Website or at Birdies on Weest 18th.
