Orange Park Mall is turning its Center Court into a runway on Saturday, Sept. 26, when Florida Fashion Week brings a free public fashion show to the space directly in front of Dillard’s. The event runs from 3 to 7 p.m. and will feature designers, boutiques, models and new looks pulled from across the state.
The show is the result of a partnership between the mall and Florida Fashion Week, a veteran- and woman-owned organization that is presenting local talent, boutique collections and emerging designers from across Florida, according to Action News Jax. Admission is free and seating will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, per Orange Park Mall. Attendees will also get photo opportunities and the chance to shop featured looks throughout the mall during the event.
Dillard’s of Orange Park is serving as the national headlining brand for the show, showcasing in-store collections from Polo Ralph Lauren, Steve Madden, Tommy Bahama and Vince Camuto. Florida State College at Jacksonville is also playing a behind-the-scenes role, with students and staff from the college supporting the runway experience by providing hair and makeup services for the show’s models, the station’s report notes.
A Founding Sponsor and a Community Pitch
VyStar Credit Union is serving as the founding sponsor for Florida Fashion Week, and organizers are framing the Orange Park date as a chance for regional style to take center stage. The runway show will highlight regional fashion trends for a Northeast Florida audience, per the same account, ranging from emerging designers to established names…