From DIFFA to Fashion Cited, preparing for a stylist week
March madness is upon us — not basketball, fashion! Here is a preview on several upcoming events this week in Dallas … all benefiting charitable causes.
— J. Denton Bricker
House of DIFFA Collection 2013
What it raises money for: HIV/AIDS service and education programs
The kinds of fashions you’ll expect to see: It’s moved beyond basic denim, but old-schoolers still like to dive into their jean pool. Anyway, the runway will be sexed up offering the hottest designer jackets fashion has to offer. These aren’t your grandma’s coats.
Featured designers: Only Joan Rivers name has been mentioned so far in association a sleek but un-wearable bright orange jacket. A multitude of celebrities and designers will be showcasing designs.
What to wear: Pull out that outfit you paid way too much for and give it a reason to come out of the closet.
Time and place: Hilton Anatole, Saturday at 6 p.m.
Dress 4 Yellow
What it raises money for: LIVESTRONG Foundation and Cook Children’s Cancer Center
The kind of fashions you’ll expect to see: A barrage of vintage, yellow dresses. It’s the yellow brick road to fashion, which is appropriately the theme of their silent auction.
Featured designers: Donna Karan, Isaac Mizrahi, Cole Haan, Rachel Roy, Christian Siriano, Elie Tahari, Catherine Maladrino and more.
What to wear: Your best yellow frock or accessory. Spring has sprung.
Time and place: Adolphus Hotel, Thursday at 11:30 p.m.
Fashion Cited: A Style Event
What is raises money for: Legal Hospice of Texas
The kind of fashions you’ll expect to see: They showed a collection of hot little black dresses with a twist at their preview. A diverse range of fashions — from vintage looks to futuristic gowns to a colorful, fun, and themed men’s underwear collection — means there is plenty here to ensnare the senses.
Featured designers: Brooks Brothers, Haggar, Emmanual Tobias, Marek+Richard Underwear, Cathy Garcia, Francisco Flores and more.
What to wear: Something hot and tight with a little color. Ditch the jeans.
Time and place: Frontiers of Flight Museum, Thursday at 6:30 p.m.
This article appeared in the Dallas Voice print edition March 22, 2013.