East Meets West at Fashion X DFW :: South Asia
Fashion X will return for its fifth annual runway show October 13 at Sixty Five Hundred, unveiling a new international experience titled Fashion X DFW :: South Asia (Fashion “by” DFW & South Asia).
Inspired by his recent travels to Lahore, Pakistan, Fashion X founder Matt Swinney seeks a marriage of both culture and fashion, as influential designers from South Asia travel to Dallas for a black tie affair on a global scale. Exploring the depth of style from Pakistan and India, Fashion X DFW will also feature an exclusive selection of some of Texas’ most prominent designers.
Last year’s Fashion X DFW saw a packed house, and this year is likely to be even bigger. Photo courtesy of Fashion X
“Dallas is such a unique and multi-cultural city,” Swinney said. “We felt that bringing an authentic international fashion event was a logical choice. Dallas is so supportive of the fashion industry and we knew the market would be completely open to a new type of runway show. After visiting Pakistan and becoming incredibly inspired by South Asian culture, I know the Fashion X audience will be blown away by the intricate details of the garments, jaw-dropping textiles, and stellar craftsmanship of the South Asian fashion designers.”
Following a packed out Fashion X Noir show for 2017, the re-imagined spectacular will now feature a multi-layered fashion show for 2018 showcasing the designs of South Asian wonders including couturier Varun Bahl, Austin-based Bridal Motif, Maryam Khizer, Rana Noman, the artistic Erum Khan, and Dallas-based Silk Threads by Ruby Bhandari. Other designers will also include Miles David, newcomer Valerie Garmino, Fashion X veteran Abi Ferrin, Shusi, House of Cynthia, and more.
Photo courtesy of Sixty Five Hundred
The Fashion X Dallas 2018 show will be held on October 13, 2018 at 7 p.m. at Sixty Five Hundred (6500 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas 75235). VIP access includes one front row seat, access to the VIP lounge with open bar and South Asian bites for $250. New, for 2018, is the VIP Group Cocktail Seating which includes four tickets for a 4-person cocktail table seated behind the third row, access to the VIP lounge with open bar and bites, and two bottles of wine for $1250. Tickets are available for second and third row seating ($75 - $125), in addition to standing room only ($35). To purchase tickets, guests can register here.