Press Pen: Fashion X Dallas 2016

Dear Pennies & Pens,

Fashion X Dallas 2016 was absolutely fabulous!!! For those that don’t know, Fashion X Dallas was established in 2014 by Matt Swinney, Founder of Austin Fashion Week. Fashion X Dallas is the premiere “fashion week” in the DFW market and features 3 nights of runway shows each Fall.

This year’s event featured runway collections from local DFW-based designers, Season Winners and All Stars from the hit Lifetime Television show Project Runway, and emerging designers from across the globe.

Fashion X Dallas (image from fashionxdallas.com)
Fashion X Dallas (image from fashionxdallas.com)

FXD also gives young designers the opportunity to showcase their collections through CAPSULE, a 3-look mini collection. Finally, over 20 curated Gallery spaces featured the best in emerging jewelry and accessories designers each night.

My favorites from this year’s event included: Suit Supply, Eze Azenabor, ShuEsq, Sonjia Williams, and Vintage Martini. Each of these designers brought something unique, original yet classic to the table. It was such a pleasure seeing their pieces on the runway and in the gallery!

Suit Supply at Fashion X Dallas (Image by Shana Anderson)
Suit Supply at Fashion X Dallas (Image by Shana Anderson)
Sonjia Williams at Fashion X Dallas (Image by Shana Anderson)
Sonjia Williams at Fashion X Dallas (Image by Shana Anderson)
Vintage Martini at Fashion X Dallas 2016 (Image by LoudPen)
Vintage Martini at Fashion X Dallas 2016 (Image by LoudPen)
Eze Azenabor at Fashion X Dallas 2016 (Image by LoudPen)
Eze Azenabor at Fashion X Dallas 2016 (Image by LoudPen)
Asya, Co-Owner of ShuEsq at Fashion X Dallas 2016 (Image by LoudPen)
Asya, Co-Owner of ShuEsq at Fashion X Dallas 2016 (Image by LoudPen)

I must admit that this year’s event felt like New York Fashion Week…like seriously! I was completely overwhelmed…but in a good way. It’s been awhile since my NYFW days so I had forgotten how hectic covering a fashion show can be.

Taking photos while posting on social media and holding your drink is no easy task. And let us not forget, I was also wearing heels! Oh and a dress! And y’all know how Penny feels about dresses…although I did look pretty fabbity fab if I do say so myself (see below).

LoudPen at Fashion X Dallas (Image by Shana Anderson)
LoudPen at Fashion X Dallas (Image by Shana Anderson)

But seriously, Fashion X Dallas was truly a spectacular event. Between the fabulous fashions, stellar networking, and the opportunity to experience emerging and established brands like sponsors Chloe Wine Collection, MiniLuxe, and Cadillac, the event was awesome!

I would highly recommend attending next year. To learn more, visit: fashionxdallas.com. P.S. Read my previous posts on the event here: Fashion X Dallas

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