
Festival Runway Fashion Show
August 18, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The Festival Runway Fashion Show is a not-to-be missed event! This event features Festival exhibitors who step out of their artistic medium and into the world of fashion. The result will blow your mind with over-the-top creative couture with the twist of all being made out of recycled, reused and reclaimed materials. Festival artists start months in advance in hopes of taking home the top prize and bragging rights. This event never disappoints, our Festival artists’ creativity and ingenuity keeps it fresh with many surprises!
Participating artists include Luciano Bortone (jeweler), Rowan Foley (pencil artist), Elizabeth McGhee (painter), Anne Moore (printmaker), Cody Nicely (glass artist), Linda Potichke (jeweler), Nancy Swan (painter), and Sharon Williams (photographer).
The event will be hosted by film production designer Nelson Coates, known for his work on films such as Crazy Rich Asians, Fifty Shades Freed, Flight, and The Proposal. Selecting the winners will be a panel of judges including Shelly Komarov, former costume designer and founder of the women’s sportswear and dress line KOMAROV; Gerard Stripling, Laguna Beach artist and former costume and set designer; and Pat Kollenda, Festival of Arts Board member and Laguna Beach Arts Commissioner. Up for grabs are cash prizes of $1,000 in four categories: “Most Creative Concept,” “Most Exciting Ensemble Inspired by a Fashion Designer,” “Most Innovative Use of Materials,” and “Most Glamorous and Elegant Red Carpet Worthy Creation.” There will also be a “People’s Choice Award” to be voted on at the event.
The Festival Runway Fashion Show will take place at the Festival of Arts on Sunday, August 18 from 12 noon to 2pm and is free with Festival admission. This year, visitors who bring a gently-used item of professional attire to donate to Working Wardrobes will receive free Festival of Arts admission. One admission per person, valid for August 18, 2024 only. Purchase reserved seating for $30 (with a $5 per reserved seat service charge) and Festival admission is included.
Reserve a Seat!
Event is free with Festival of Arts Admission. Limited seating available in reserved section for $30 per person, plus $5 service charge (includes Festival admission). Reservations must be made prior to 9pm the night before the event.