Thursday, August 21, 2008

Fashion First 2008



Fashion First has come a long way from the 2004 at the Bada Lounge on First Avenue. This year we are happy to announce that the night of the event we raised over $36,000 for The Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation! The evening was a great success and we want to thank everyone who turned out to support the fashion community in Seattle!


Before we set on sights on the 2009 show we want to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make our show this year possible including Seattle Magazine, News Talk 710 Kiro, Seven, Spektor Dental, The Wax Bar, The Belltown Business Association, Gourmondo Catering, Rock N Wood, Skyy Spirits, Peroni, Dr. J. Timothy Heffernan, Queen Anne Dispatch, Rytek Grafx, The Art Institute of Seattle, Gruvbox, Seattle Picks, Crave Party, Revelry, Stirrings, Urban Fashion Network, MAC Cosmetics, Mycloset.com, Menage a Trios, Dry Soda, Chat with Women, D List, Spa Scotta, Where Magazine, Grand Event Rentals, Movin 92.5, Brooke and Monte from The Ladies Room on 92.5, Totally Tabletops, and of course all of our fabulous retailers and designers.

We also want to thank all of our celebrity models who rocked the runway including Sean McGowan, John Curley, Ron Upshaw, Don O'Neill, Keith Askenasi, John Spear, James Zachondi, Evan Carter, RR, Gaard Swanson, Arik Korman, Dan Bugge, Randall Morris, Jeff Nelson, and the beautiful Josie Bissett who modeled our finale dress (pictured).

Thank you again to everyone who helped make our 5th Annual Fashion Show a success! Keep in touch with us by checking our blog for upcoming fashion events and by signing up for our mailing list at www.fashionfirstseattle.com

Photos from the event can be found at http://www.teamphotogenic.com/ph/ev.asp?eid=8745 or at http://www.iamnotafashionphotographer.com/

* Photo of Josie Bissett courtesy of David Gallo.