Eight days of fashion…10th Rhode Island Fashion Week, live & virtual

Eight days of fashion? Yes, please! The 10th season of Rhode Island Fashion Week starts Sunday, March 27th. From cool clothing swaps to virtual panel discussions, virtual fashion presentations, in person runway shows and a designer marketplace, this event has become a flurry of one event after the other, looked forward to by thousands – and one of New England’s most anticipated fashion events. Three days are in-person, five are on line and in-person events usually include an online feature.

Day 1 – Rhode Island Fashion Week Clothing Swap

One fashionista’s trash is another fashionista’s treasure! The first day starts Season X with a Clothing Swap

Bring up to five gently used items (shoes, clothes, handbags) to swap for items you find from other participants. Not sure how to wear your new find? We will have a stylist on site to give you tips on how to style your new treasures!

What’s a Swap? A clothing swap is a type of swap-meet wherein participants exchange their valued but no longer used clothing for clothing they will use. Clothing swaps are considered not only a good way to refill one’s wardrobe, but also are considered an act of environmentalism. It is also used to get rid of and obtain specialist clothing.

Whatever is left over at the end of the event will be donated to our event partner -The Nest PVD.

Day 2 – Panel Discussions – Online

First evening of panel discussions. This night will feature three segments

7:00 – 7:30 – Sustainability and fashion. Let’s talk about slowing down fashion. How can you do your part?

7:30 – 8:00 – Go bold, go bright. Adding color to your wardrobe. What if you could no longer wear black? Or brown. or any of the safe colors we all rely on. What would you do?

8:00 – 8:30 – Summer 2022 Fashion Trends. What cool looks are we going to be wearing this summer?

DAY 3 – Webinar & Panel Discussion

Second evening of panel discussions. This night will feature three segments

7:00 – 7:30 – Being fashionable and fabulous at every age. Three stylists will share their tips for looking your fiercest whether you are 25 or 85

7:30 – 8:00 – Of bowties, ties and ascots, for men and women

8:00 – 8:30 – Chris Donavan, creator of Chris Donovan Footwear will share with us, how he transitioned in from a service repair professional to a shoe designer. and in his 50s no less.

DAY 4 – Rhode Island Fashion Week presents Fashion Fete (The Virtual Fashion Show)

A global virtual fashion show that will feature talented and inspiring apparel designers from all over the world. This will be a watch party for the records.

DAY 5 – Rhode Island Fashion Week presents Fashion Fete (The Virtual Fashion Show)

Global virtual fashion show that will feature talented and inspiring apparel designers from all over the world.

DAY 6 – Rhode Island Fashion Week (Emerging Designer Night)

Can’t make it in-person? No worries! Reserve your ‘virtual’ seat now and get an up-close, personal, ‘end of the runway’ view of the entire show in real time!

For this night we will be featuring emerging designers. Come and see the amazing works of upcoming talent that will shape the trajectory of the fashion industry in the next 5 – 10 years

Tonight’s line up will feature

• BCV Design
• The Nest
• ABYS
• A History of Denim Presentation
• Drag Extravaganza
• Abigail by Gail Hannel
• Operation Homes Free

Performances by

• Inara
• Blacc Brandi
• Arlande Ferdinand

DAY 7 – Rhode Island Fashion Week (Kid’s Runway Show)

It’s all about the KIDS!

See the new kids’ fashion trends are for the next year.

The lineup will include:

• Styled Denim for Kids and Teens styled by Fashion Trend Class
• Styled Accessories by Fashion Trend Class

DAY 7 – Rhode Island Fashion Week (Seasoned Designers)

Providence Career & Technical Academy

Our final show of the week will feature the works of seasoned designers. They’ve been in the game for several years and their unique styles are defined and distinct.

Tonight’s lineup will include

• Dress with Confidence
• Royal Ebony
• Peace by Piece
• Shaco Couture
• CosMODA
• Jack Attackk Clothing
• Jonee Anderson Designs
• Maternity Wear Styled by Fashion Trend Class
• Nicole Wzorek Designs

Performances by

• Chloe Savage
• Michelle Beote

DAY 7 – Rhode Island Fashion Week (Seasoned Designers) (online)

DAY 8 – Rhode Island Fashion Week Designer Market Place

After experiencing all the designers and artisans over the week, here’s your chance to meet them in person and shop to your heart’s content.

You will not only be taking home a unique handmade piece, you will also be supporting our local fashion eco-systems.

Follow the event for more details and profiles of those involved on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/RhodeIslandFashionWeek/