Fashion X Dallas set for September 8 - 10 at F.I.G.

The 3rd Annual Fashion X Dallas Presented by Cadillac is almost here and will take place September 8-10, 2016 at Fashion Industry Gallery (FIG)! Fashion X Dallas is the premiere “fashion week” in the DFW market and features 3 nights of runway shows each Fall.

FXD 2016 will feature 3 nights of stunning runway shows featuring STARS from Lifetime Television’s hit series Project Runway, the best and brightest designers from the DFW Metroplex and emerging designers you can DISCOVER from around the globe.

The GALLERY, a collection of pop up shops hosted by jewelry and accessories designers for both men and women, will be open for pre and post show browsing all three nights of runway shows. Presenting sponsor for the event is Cadillac.

Fashion X Dallas was established in 2014 by the Fashion X, the founders of Austin Fashion Week, Fashion X Dallas and, coming in 2016, Fashion X Houston.

The Fashion Industry Gallery was packed with fashionistas
during Fashion X Dallas 2014.

Each night in 2016 will feature at least 9 full runway collections from local DFW-based designers, Season Winners and All Stars from the hit Lifetime Television show Project Runway, and emerging designers from across the globe. FXD also gives opportunities to the youngest of designers through CAPSULE, mini 3-look collections allowing for an accessible runway experience.

One talented DFW based designer will also receive the 2016 BERNINA Dallas Fashion Fund to help spur their career with tools necessary for the trade. The 2014 winner was Nine Muses and the 2015 winner was Smith II.

For additional information about the event including designer and host committee profiles, visit the producers website at www.fashionxdallas.com . Tickets are available on a first-ordered, first reserved basis at http://fashionxdallas.com/tickets/.

Dallas Light and Sound is honored to be chosen for the third year as a production resource for the event, where our focus of work is on the runway lighting and red carpet walk up.

For general inquiries, please email hello@fashionx.co.

Michelle Lesniak walks with her models during the finale of her
showcase during Fashion X Dallas 2015

Daniel Esquivel showed a stunning collection at
Fashion X Dallas 2015

Designer Melissa Fleis walks the runway following her collection showcase
at Fashion X Dallas 2015

Fashion X Dallas Recap Video Shows the Excitement of Three Days of Fashion at Fashion Industry Gallery

 

This stunning video from Boxless Entertainment captures the excitement of Fashion X Dallas - a three day event held at Fashion Industry Gallery in November. Dallas Light and Sound provided the exterior branding and red carpet walk up experience seen in the first few moments of the video - we also designed and provided lighting for all three days of the fashion show and for the VIP lounge.

A custom gobo installation from Dallas Light and Sound
greeted Fashion X Dallas patrons as they arrived
at the Fashion Industry Gallery.

Fashion X produces high end live fashion events that showcase emerging fashion designers alongside national brands and sponsors. Designers at the inaugural Fashion X Dallas included several project runway alums, local designers, and emerging and established designers from around the world - 26 in total.

Designers showcased at the inaugural event included...  League of Rebels, Laura Kathleen, Mychael Knight, Melissa Fleis, Korto Momolu, Ross Bennett, Michelle Lesniak Franklin - Project Runway Season 11, La Miniatura, Romás by Linda Rowe Thomas, Edo Popken of Switzerland, Rare Trends and many more.



Fashion Blogger Cynthia Smooth with
Project Runway Alums
Michelle Lesniak and Daniel Esquivel

For additional information about the 2014 event, and to check in for details about preparations for the 2015 edition, visit the Fashion X website at http://fashionxdallas.com/ and visit their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/FashionXDallas.

To view videos from each designer that showed at Fashion X Dallas, visit the Fashion X YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJr1_a-2Evb4ezu38-UX1hQ

 

Jamie Gray Creates Art from Art in this Amazing Video from Phantom of the Runway

The video appearing above was created by Jamie Gray at Jamie Digital Art, and it captures the essence of Phantom of the Runway perfectly. Congratulations Jamie, you have made art from art.




Jamie Gray

Jamie's talents arose from a passion that began with plastic kodak point-and-shoot cameras, has since evolved into an artistic expression of life. He specializes in video production, and has also contributed to and created many projects pertaining to photography and graphic design, such as posters and album covers.

To learn more about Jamie Gray: Video Producer, Graphic Design Artist, Professional Photographer, etc. reach out to him at JamieDigitalArt@gmail.com or visit his website at http://www.jamiedigitalart.com/ .

Esé Azénabor Stuns with Phantom of the Runway 2014 Collection Debut at Fashion Industry Gallery

Esé Azénabor reviewing pieces of her
20013 collection as inspiration for
Phantom of the Runway

Esé Azénabor debuted her 2014 collection, which included 45 looks, at the Phantom of the Runway Fashion show held Friday, June 13th at the Fashion Industry Gallery. Phantom of the Runway delighted a packed house of some of the most beautiful people in Dallas. With PR from VOLK PR and show coordination and management by Harriet Kelly Gibbee, we say thank you for choosing Dallas Light and Sound as the production resource for this event for audio, video, lighting and decor!


Executive Show Director
Harriet Kelly Gibbee

Under the direction of Gibbee, a well timed show presented the beaded masterworks of Azenabor to an eclectic selection of popular and classically inspired tunes. The paparazzi had plenty to photograph before, during and after the show, with Azenabor;s collection sparkling as it walked the runway with model supplied by The Campbell Agency and The Dragonfly Agency. Dear CLark provided styling services, with Juan Lerma managing backstage.

The inspiration for the Phantom themed runway fashion show originated when her father brought six-year-old Azénabor to see Phantom of the Opera in London, England. The draping of the backdrop, set design, rich materials, and elaborate costumes visually stimulated and mesmerized her. The opportunity to platform this noteworthy designer’s pieces with the theme that initiated her pursuit of fashion marks a milestone in her career.

A custom designed modelling tableau from
Dallas Light and Sound
photo by Danny Campbell

Nigeria-born Esé Azénabor grew up with grandmother and mother beading with African prints. That cultural tradition has transcended into her designs by conceptualizing her fascination for heavy beading, crocheted lace, and embroidery. Inspired by a combination of vintage, African, Egyptian, and contemporary European influences, she merged cultures to create her luxurious, signature collection bearing her full name, talent and personality.

 

DJ Nikki Nicole spins some
stellar tunes over a DLS sound system
and on a mirrored DLS DJ Booth

VIP Guests for Phantom of the Runway arrived early to enjoy delicious bites served by Food Glorious food and an open vodka and wine bar. Casual modeling of fashionable pieces from prior Azenabor collections greeted guests at the top of the stairs at FIG in a thematic tableau designed and installed by Dallas Light and Sound. The beats of DJ Nikki Nicole welcomed guests before the show and served as part of the fuel for a fun-filled post show party.

 

During the show, the paparazzi and the audience could not get enough of the gorgeous creations walking the runway, with a standing room only press and photography area strategically positioned at the end of the runway. Author, actress and television personality LeeAnne Locken served as mistress of ceremonies for the event, and provided a unique viewpoint on the talent of Esé Azénabor to the audience during her welcome speech.

Author, actress and television
personality LeeAnne Locken
serves as Mistress of Ceremonies

100% of the proceeds from the event are pledged to benefit Our Hearts Day Center. Our Hearts Day Habilitation Center is a non-profit 501(c)3 corporation that focuses on providing a safe, fun environment for teens and adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities such as Autism, Aspergers, Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and others. When school is closed or when an individual with special needs graduates high school, many families find themselves in a dilemma. They are faced with choices of work versus caring for their family member.

Our Hearts Day Habilitation Center was founded to give families of people with special needs another option. A safe, loving, family like atmosphere where the educational gains that have been made in school continue to be reinforced and socialization with their peers using art, outings, activities, music, games and more are a focus... an environment where they are accepted and loved for the special individuals they are. 


The crowd has filled the Reception area at FIG in anticipation of Phantom of the Runway
featuring the designs of Esé Azénabor

The excitement is palpable as black curtaining installed by Dallas Light and Sound
parts and guests are allowed to enter the main show space for Phantom of the Runway.

The runway is set for Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Erik Sandoval at Light Image



Alison Volk with VOLK PR has seat assignments ready and a great swag bag in the offing for
VIP Guests attending Phantom of the Runway.



A branded video backdrop from Dallas Light and Sound incorporates black and crystal candelabras from our
decor inventory to help set the mood for Phantom of the Runway.

The Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Relive Photography



 The Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Relive Photography



Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

 

Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

The finale of Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Relive Photography

The finale of Phantom of the Runway - Photo by Danny Campbell

 

Designer Ese Azenabor enjoys a victory lap to conclude Phantom of the Runway before a rapturous crowd.
Photo by Danny Campbell

Man about town Jarrod Fresquez flashes his approval following Phantom of the Runway

Show Director Harriett Gibbee and Designer Ese Azenabor have a wonderful moment following Phantom of the Runway.

To learn more about Our Hearts Day Center, vsit their website at http://www.ourheartsdayhab.com/

 

To purcahse items dsigned by Esé Azénabor, visit the Style be Ese website at http://www.stylebyese.com/home.php.

 

Additional images from this event are available to view on Facebook in the Dallas Light and Sound photo Galleries.