The stars came out for this year’s Art and Vintage Fashion Show May 16th as student models from the Southfield Arts and Technology Dance Company were joined by honorary host and actress Selma Blair, a native of Southfield.
The event attracted enthusiastic fashionistas who enjoyed a wine & cheese reception, DJ-inspired music and vintage fashion provided by Fantoni Vintage Couture, a popular Berkley clothing store.
The former Skyline Club at 2000 Town Center was once again the scene of the event, hosted by The Friends of Southfield Public Arts, a nonprofit organization dedicated to procuring, transporting, installing and restoring art for public enjoyment.
Blair charmed the audience with her warm presence and energy, honored to be part of “such an inclusive and inspirational” event.
Fantoni owner Jeffrey Ligan introduced the models as they sashayed down the runway in couture fashion from the 1940s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s and previously sold in such popular Detroit stores as J.L. Hudson’s, B. Siegel, Winkelman’s, Himelhoch’s, Jacobson’s and Bonwit Teller. “This was our second successful fashion show, marked by an energetic crowd and dazzling display of vintage fashion,” said Southfield Mayor Kenson J. Siver. “This event helps us support the arts in a unique way and, of course, we were thrilled to have Selma Blair as our honorary host.”
“This was our second successful fashion show, marked by an energetic crowd and dazzling display of vintage fashion,” said Southfield Mayor Kenson J. Siver. “This event helps us support the arts in a unique way and, of course, we were thrilled to have our own Selma Blair as our honorary host.”
The event not only highlighted the elegance of bygone eras but also celebrated the talents of local artists, including Michelange Francois-Hemsley, Lionnell Hurst, Jonathan Kimble, Carole Morisseau, Rosemary Summers and Oshun Williams.
Funds from the fashion show will go toward public art projects, including a signature piece by famed Mexican sculptor Sebastian. His sculpture will be part of the 9 Line project, which represents a regional pathway system that will span 30 miles along Nine Mile Road through the communities of Hazel Park, Ferndale, Oak Park, Southfield, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Novi, Northville, Lyon Township and South Lyon.
For more about the Art and Vintage Fashion Show, visit SouthfieldCityCentre.com.
