AREA / FASHION PROS TEAM WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF GREATER DETROIT TO BATTLE UNEMPLOYMENTMore than 30 of Metro Detroit’s top models and photographers will join Royal Oak fashion retailers Prodigy, Madison on 4th, The Annex and Ivy Corsetry for a celebration of the Detroit area fashion industry benefiting Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit.
The event will take place Saturday, December 20 at Via Nove in Ferndale.
All participating models and photographers are based in the Detroit area.
The event will feature a runway show beginning at 10:30 p.m., music by area DJs and opportunities to win thousands of dollars in prizes from area retailers.
Prizes may include gift certificates to participating retailers, women’s and men’s fashions and jewelry. A portion of the proceeds from each admission and raffle ticket sold will benefit Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit’s efforts to help Metro Detroiters overcome barriers to employment and become “trained, trusted and ready to work” through education and training programs.
In 2007, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit successfully placed nearly 1,500 residents in new jobs in the counties of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb and provided nearly 14,000 individuals with employment and training services.
Admission is $20 and space is limited.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.detroitfashionweek.com or at the door.
For more information, including a complete list of participating models and photographers, please visit www.goodwilldetroit.org or visit a participating retailer.
“The Metro Detroit fashion scene is alive and well despite tough economic times,” said Russ Russell, Vice President of Development, Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. “The local fashion community is made up of some very generous individuals who have stepped up to help Goodwill Industries positively change the lives of thousands of local people.”
Saturday, December 20
Doors open at 9 p.m.
Runway show begins at 10:30 p.m.
Via Nove
344 W. Nine Mile Road
Ferndale, Mich. 48220