Recap: Fast Bash 2017

The party of the year has come and gone, but the memories will last forever. For those of you who didn't get a chance to experience Fash Bash, don't fret. There's always next year, and you can live it vicariously through DGG just by reading this post.

This year's theme was punk, and the runway and Fash Bashers did not disappoint. Leather, studs, fish nets were all the rage on the runway but also in the crowd. The soundtrack for the evening was straight out of an 80s time machine in the best possible way and guests were invited to create their own leather key chains complete with studs and stamps.

If you couldn't make it these year, keep your eyes peeled for ticket sales next year. The Founders Junior Council, Neiman Marcus and all of the other sponsors really brought it in 2017, and we can only imagine it getting better from here.

Do It: Fash Bash Recap

Fash Bash is always the biggest fashion night in Detroit, and this year did not disappoint. Because of the potential rain (and heat), the party was moved inside, which offered guests a few more rooms to grab a drink, dance and chat with friends. The show was outstanding, but I'm sure you knew we were going to say that. Ken Dewey and the Neiman Marcus crew KNOW how to put on a fashion show. Once the show ended, the real fun began with delicious drinks, little tacos and hot dogs and a popcorn wall that was as good as it sounds.

If you missed the party, we've got some pictures below to get you in the mood.

Do It: This Weekend's Style, Beauty and Fashion Events That are Not to Be Missed

This weekend is full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you're itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy.

Fash Bash | Thursday, August 11
The DIA Founders Junior Council is inviting you to the annual Fash Bash! Come out for a one-of-a-kind evening filled with fashion, food and fun against the backdrop of the DIA. This amazing event kicks off with an outdoor cocktail party starting at 7 p.m., followed by Neiman Marcus' 'Art of Fashion' runway show in the magnificent Great Hall. There will be drinks and dancing afterwards at the Lincoln Black Label Afterglow. Proceeds will directly benefit the FJC's recent pledge of $1 million the museum's endowment campaign. For more information and tickets, click here.

The DIA is located at 5200 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Riverfront Relaxin' featuring Ferris Bueller's Day Off | Thursday, August 11
Riverfront Relaxin' is back this weekend for some more music and a movie. Remember, it's a free music and movie series down at West Riverfront Park. This week the featured movie is a classic: Ferris Bueller's Day Off, and music will be played by Jody Raffoul Band. Music kicks off at 6:30 p.m., and the movie will start promptly at 8:20 p.m.

West Riverfront Park is located at 1801 W. Jefferson Ave., in Detroit.


The Detroit Riot Pop-Up Shop Experience | Saturday, August 13
If you love to vintage shop, then Detroit Riot's first pop-up shop where you need to be! Detroit Riot is a vintage resale shop in the city that offers affordable and gently used clothes for everyone. This pop-up will include unique styles from multiple eras while you sip, shop and mingle with other Detroiters. A percentage of the proceeds will be donated to the Detroit Community Health Center's Healthy Teen Clinic, a center that provides health care for teens in the city. There will also be other businesses selling merchandise at this pop-up, including Napier Designs, Detroit Home of the Grind and The Heat Factory. This is also a free event from 1 to 5 p.m. and will be held at Zarkpa's Purses & Accessories Storefront.

Zarkpa's Purses & Accessories Storefront is located at 9033 Woodward Ave., in Detroit.


Back-to-You Event | Saturday, August 13
This awesome wellness event kicks off with a yoga sweat sesh followed by an empowering workshop for everyone that wants to become their authentic self. You'll learn all about the power of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, fearlessness, journaling, soul searching and more. Doors open at 9 a.m. at Ponyride so the yoga can start promptly at 10 a.m. Make sure to bring your own yoga mat. To ensure your spot, you can purchase a ticket here. Workshop speakers include Shannon Marconi, Katie Dalebout, Holly Milhelic and Maria Puertas.

Ponyride is located at 1401 Vermont St., in Detroit.


Clubhaus Detroit Presents: DET: Next Black Tie Ball | Saturday, August 13
The DET: Next Black Tie Ball is an annual community gala that provides an upscale networking and dining experience for you. This indoor and outdoor event will bring innovators from across Detroit together for an exclusive opportunity to connect and build with like-minded creative individuals. You will be able to indulge in amazing eats and treats while enjoying an exclusive night out on the town. The event goes from 6 to 9 p.m. with an afterglow from 9 p.m. to midnight. For more information and tickets, click here.

Will Leather Goods is located at 4120 2nd Ave., in Detroit.

Wear It's At: Fash Bash Worthy Outfits

With Fash Bash coming up on Thursday, August 11, it's time to start getting your outfit together. It's cocktail attire, so obviously you'll be dressing to impress. Below are some outfits to serve as inspiration and guidance.

1. Enza Costa Ribbed Tank Dress, $163, Intermix.
2. Michael Kors 'Daniela' Small Crossbody, $198, Saks Fifth Avenue.
3. Abstract Floral Statement Necklace, $350, Tory Burch
4. Stuart Weitzman 'Nudist' Sandal, $398, Nordstrom.

1.Elizabeth and James 'Penelope' Off-the-Shoulder Top, $159, Saks Fifth Avenue.
2. Topshop Chiffon Pleated Midi Skirt, $85, Nordstrom.
3. Chloe 'Drew' Leather Crossbody Bag, $1,850, Nordstrom.
4. Gianvito Rossi Suede Heeled Sandals with Ankle Tie, $700, Neiman Marcus.

1. ML Monique Lhuillier Sleevles Floral Lace Cocktail Dress, $495, Neiman Marcus.
2. 'Leonie' Patent Leather Asymetric Clutch, $295, L.K. Bennett.
3. 'Alicia' Gold-Tone Felt Cuff, $28, Guess.
4. Charles by Charles David 'Pact' Pump, $70, Nordstrom.

Guest Blog: DGG is on Visit Detroit!

If you haven't seen our Facebook post, we've written up a blog post about the 7 reasons why we think Detroit is a fashion city. Below is an excerpt:

Photo credit: Jacqueline Paetzold

You know that old saying “if a tree falls in the forest and no one is around to hear, does it really make a sound?” The same can be said for fashion in Detroit. Just because people don’t know about it doesn’t mean it’s not here. In fact, it’s everywhere. Detroit is on the cusp of a fashion explosion, and we have seven examples to back up this statement:

1. Nationally Recognized Fashion Designers

What do Tracy Reese, John Varvatos, Anna Sui, Vicki Sarge and Kevan Hall all have in common? These Michigan natives, and their namesake brands, are staples in the fashion world — and for good reason. All have participated in the Detroit Historical Museum’s fashion exhibition, Fashion D.Fined: The Past, Present and Future of Fashion in Detroit, which runs through fall 2016.

John Varvatos opened a store in downtown Detroit; Tracy Reese and Kevan Hall were keynote speakers at FashionSpeak, an annual conference from Detroit Garment Group(DGG) that focuses on the business of fashion; and Anna Sui has spoken at a Penny Stamps Speaker series put on by The Institute for the Humanities and Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3).

2. Budding Local Designers and Brands

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To see what else we had to say, click here: http://blog.visitdetroit.com/blog/entry/fashion-city.html.

On The Town: Detroit's Most Fashionable Night of the Year

Oh, what a night! Michigan's most fashionable made it our for an evening of fashion, drinks and plenty of dancing to benefit the Detroit Institute of Arts. Cocktails were served behind the DIA to get the night started, and shortly into the evening everyone was ushered into the DIA where the Neiman Marcus fashion show began. It was a runway chock-full of fresh trends: flared bottoms, cape layering and folklore-chic. The show ended, and the night really began with the after party under the stars; fashionistas and fashion-fella's mixed, mingled and danced until their feet couldn't handle anymore.

I could talk about Fash Bash all day - I'm not kidding - but you don't want to read me ramble on (especially if you didn't go), so scroll through the pictures, imagine you were front row, and start making your fall fashion shopping list.

Do It: This Weekend’s Fashion, Beauty and Style Events that Are Not To Be Missed

This weekend is chock-full of fun and fashionable things to do, so if you’re itching to hit the town, these events will keep you busy!

Image from FJC DIA

Fash Bash 2015 | Thursday, August 13
DIA's most fashionable fundraiser starts at 7 p.m. and ends late in the evening with an after party under the stars. Unfortunately, it's completely sold out, however, DGG will be in attendance to snap pictures of what everyone will be wearing and to provide a recap the following day.

August Drinks x Design: Makers | Thursday, August 13
Makers of all kinds will be highlighted and celebrated at this month's Drinks x Design from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at OmniCorpDetroit. If you don't already know, OmniCorpDetroit is a collective of makers, entrepreneurs, doers, artists, designers, engineers and more who work on commissioned and personal projects. Several cool demonstrations by the OmniCorpDetrot makers will be happening during the event, while the guests mix, mingle and enjoy a few drinks. Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to register on Eventbrite.

OmniCorpDetroit is located at 1501 Division St., in Detroit

Artloft Midtown Grand Opening | Thursday, August 13
Celebrate the grand opening of Artloft Midtown from 2 to 8 p.m. with shopping, entertainment, light bites and libations. Proceeds from the event will benefit Rachael's favorite charity, the Ronald McDonald House of Charities.

Artloft Midtown is located at 4160 Cass Ave., Suite C, in Detroit.

Healthy Detroit: Fowling for Fun(ds) | Thursday, August 13
Support a great cause and have some fun while doing it from 6 to 10 p.m. at the Fowling Warehouse, for a night of fowling, music, food, drinks and more. Fowling is a brand new, hybrid game that combines football, bowling and horseshoe. Proceeds from the night will directly support the health and wellness programming in Helathy Detroit's HealthParks. Tickets for the event are $45 at the door and include four hours of fowling, snacks and two drink tickets. A silent auction will happen throughout the night with many great prizes.

The Fowling Warehouse is located at 3901 Christopher St., in Hamtramck

Drives & Dreams | Saturday, August 14
Celebrate the classic car weekend at the 2nd Annual Automotive Gala Drives & Dreams from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m. at the Historic Detroit Golf Club. Feast your eyes on a one-of-a-kind car collection feature classic, muscle, vintage and exotic cars, while networking with other guests. Collectors from across the region will showcase their words of art while guests enjoy refreshments from the Club's master chefs and Motown-themed live entertainment. Tickets for the event are $50, and can be purchased with PayPal; more information about the event can be found at BUF.

The Historic Detroit Golf Club is located at 17911 Hamilton Rd., in Detroit.

Wear It's At: Dressing for Fash Bash, Part 3

The last and final Fash Bash outfit inspiration is here (and so is Fash Bash!). I'm sure all of the lovely ladies and gents attending have their look picked out, steamed and ready, but just in case you don't, we've got a few ideas for some last minute shopping. Can't wait to see what you all are wearing at Fash Bash!

1.Bec & Bridge Time Rider Printed Halter Dress $290, Saks Fifth Avenue, 248.643.9000.

2.Lisa Layering Ring $8, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.

3.Barbara Bui Cross Strap Chunky Heel Sandal $650, Intermix, 248.643.1997.

4.Clare V Oui Pouch $199, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.

5.Fallone Earring Pack $10, Aldo, metro Detroit locations.

6.Topshop Mustard Halter Culotte Jumpsuit $110, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

7.Single Strap Wooden Platform Wedges $36, Charlotte Russe, metro Detroit locations.

8.Half United Striped Zipper Pouch $34, Forever 21, metro Detroit locations.

9.Classic Silver Hoop Earring $48, Free People, metro Detroit locations.

10.Peter Pilotto 'Circle' dress $2,145, Tender, 248.258.0212.

11.Jolyn Mule $138, Banana Republic, metro Detroit locations.

12.Envelope Clutch $138, Banana Republic, metro Detroit locations.

13.Vintage White Rectangle Earring $12, Lolly Ella, 248.851.3325.

Wear It's At: Dressing for Fash Bash, Part 2

Fash Bash is 10 days away, and we are here to give you another outfit post. Again, feel free to copy exactly (We promise we won't be wearing what we suggest! Although, a "Who Wore It Better?"-style standoff would make for a very interesting evening.), or take inspiration from what you see. Fashion is always better when it's a collaborative effort. Happy shopping!

1. Topshop Cutout Crop Top $68, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

2. Chloe Metallic Clutch $38, Francesca’s, metro Detroit locations.

3. Vince 'Addie' Sandal $395, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

4. Queeny Knit Jacquard A-line Skirt $198, BCBGMaxazria, metro Detroit locations.

5. Nicholas Exclusive Bonded Cut Out Strapless Dress $598, Intermix, 248.643.1997.

6. Steve Madden 'Sandalia' Sandal $130, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

8. Edie Parker Jean Bambi Marble Box Clutch $1295, Intermix, 

7. Sterling Silver + 18k Gold Plated Delicate Rectangle Hoop Earring $14, Urban Outfitters, metro Detroit locations.

9. Mara Hoffman Cutout Tea Length Dress $340, Found Objects, 248.220.4999.

10. Resin Cuff Bracelet $15, Express, metro Detroit locations.

11. Vicenza Gridwork Heels $138, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.

12. Tessa Pouch $68, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.

Wear It's At: Dressing for Fash Bash, Part 1

The level of fashion at Fash Bash is over the top in all the best ways possible, and if you're planning on attending but you have nothing to wear, we've got you covered. Over the next few weeks, we'll post different outfits to completely copy or to get a little inspiration. Either way, we have all of the ingredients to help you get red-carpet ready.

1. Tyrah Lace Cutout Two-Piece Dress $448, BCBG, metro Detroit locations.

2. Sorcha Necklace $78, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.

3. MICHAEL Michael Kors Elsie Quilted Box Clutch $198, Macy’s, metro Detroit locations.

4. Cole Haan Cryo Sandal $170, Cole Haan, 248.816.6947.

5. Alice + Olivia Alaina V-Neck Sequined Dress $478, Neiman Marcus, 248.643.3300.

6. Clustered Crest Cuff $48, Anthropologie, metro Detroit locations.

7. Steve Madden Semona High Heels Blush Suede $99, Lord and Taylor, metro Detroit locations.

8. Crackled Gold Foil Cluth $118, J. Crew, 248.649.2739.

9.Jonathan Simkhai Crepe Cut Out Jumper $625, Intermix, 248.643.1997.

10. Alexander Wang 'Steffaia' Ankle Strap Pump $475, Nordstrom, metro Detroit locations.

11. Lisa Freede Baguette Earring Cuff $80, Studio Marisa, Birmingham, 248.594.0900.

12. Black & White Clutch $8, Meghan Marion, Royal Oak, 248.268.4781.

On the Town: The Countdown to Fash Bash® 2015

Image from DIA Founders Junior Council

It's the time of the year again. The countdown to the DIA's most fashionable fundraiser is upon us, and we can't stop thinking about what we would wear. For those of you who don't know about Fash Bash® (Where have you been?), we'll give you a quick rundown.

Image from DIA Founders Junior Council

The Founders Junior Council of the DIA throws this summer celebration of fashion and art once a year, complete with a runway showcasing fall and winter's most chic trends. Guests will enter at the John R Entrance for a cocktail reception full, head into the Great Hall for the Art of Fashion runway show and then head outside for an after party under the stars with drinks, dancing and late night bites.

Image from DIA Founders Junior Council

Tickets have been on sale, but unfortunately the event is mostly sold out, however, if you are interested in attending the after party, you're in luck! The Afterglow is $95 per ticket, and reservations can be made through the ticket office at 313.833.4005 or at www.dia.org/fjc. Tickets will not be mailed, all guests will register upon arrival. Fash Bash® is going down Thursday, August 13.

Image from DIA Founders Junior Council

And stay tuned for our outfit posts because, like we said, we can't stop thinking about what we would wear!