Fashion Week returns to Aspen, Colorado this week (March 11-14th) showcasing trendy ski fashion & winter sports gear. Get a glimpse at runway shows & events throughout Aspen. Events & parties hosted by Aspen boutiques & galleries will also offer fashionable cocktails & food. Yes, food & fashion do pair well together.
New to Aspen Fashion Week 2012, Bentley Motors will serve as a Presenting Partner. Bentley motorcars are the epitome of luxury and outstanding performance. Bentley’s grand-touring Continental line features all-wheel drive and available ski hatches, making jaunts to the snow-covered slopes with ease and style. Bentley will have its latest Continental models available for invited guests to enjoy during AFW, proving the motorcars are just as exquisite as they are superior in handling, whether in sunnier climes or navigating the snow-and-ice covered slope-sides.Aspen, CO (February 2012) – Aspen, home to winter luxury, announces the 4th Annual Aspen Fashion Week (AFW) will take place from March 11th to 14th, in various locations around the town. Aspen Fashion Week is a destination fashion event designed to showcase and market winter resort, ski, sportswear and technical outerwear in the home and playground of the most stylish mountain town. With daily après ski fashion shows, in-store events, evening presentations and late night fashionable soirées, Aspen Fashion Week will continue to be the hottest fashion, lifestyle and consumer event to hit the Rockies.
The Chateau is an additional venue space for 2012, at the recently remodeled St. Regis Aspen. The Chateau will play host to evening fashion presentations, a pop-up retail store and bustling lounges. The Chateau will also include the Emerging Designers Showcase featuring Duohtavuohta, Isaora, and sophomore designer, NUMBER: Lab. Designers showing at the Snowstage include KJUS, Authier, Neve Designs, Roots Canada, Marmot, CrOp by David Peck, and GRAY.
SnowSports Industry of America (SIA), the national not-for-profit, North American member-owned trade association that represents all components of the snow sports industry, will serve as the official Industry Partner. SIA will present “Snow Collections” at the Snowstage. The brands will include Obermeyer, Helly Hansen, FERA, SKEA, Dale of Norway, Killy, andKrimson Klover.
The FEED Foundation and Krochet Kids International are serving as the official Charitable Partners. This is The FEED Foundation’s third year participating in AFW and Founder, Lauren Bush Lauren, will be onsite to participate in various activities and host an evening event to benefit The FEED Foundation. Kohl Crecelius, CEO and co-founder of Krochet Kids International, will also be on site to participate in AFW.
Aspen Fashion Week will be hosting its second installation of “Off The Rack”, a conversation with FEED Co-Founder, Lauren Bush Lauren, Kohl Crecelius, CEO and co-founder of Krochet Kids International, David Peck of The David Peck Collection and Veronika Scott from The Empowerment Plan. The dialogue will discuss fashion, technology, commerce and the global impact these relevant issues have on today’s society.
Heidiskis will again serve as the official Ski Partner, producing one of a kind skis and presenting opportunities to ski with Founder, Heidi Blum. William Grant & Sons and their family of spirits will serve as the official Spirits Partner, along with La Marca Prosecco, who will be pouring at select events. SUNDAY RILEY will be the official Beauty Partner and will be launching a new color line. The Art Institute of Colorado is a Community Partner along with The Denver Art Museum, celebrating its Yves St. Laurent retrospective in 2012.
The Wall Street Journal and Outside are this season’s Media Partners. Bentley Motors, NetJets and St. Regis Aspen will serve as the Presenting Partners. The St. Regis Aspen will also serve as the host hotel. Official schedule of events to follow. Full Access packages and individual venue tickets are all available for purchase at here.
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