TFW 2014 Presentation Designers

Top Left - Esteban Osuna returns to Tucson Fashion Week after a stunning presentation at TFW 2013. Esteban focuses on designing couture, adding beading, print, and a fusion of European and Wild West inspirations to his designs. Esteban uses Swarovski crystals to add beauty and elegance to his unique gowns. At a young age he had a knack for art. He enrolled in the Art Institute of Tucson and since then has worked with many experienced professionals and has participated in local fashion events.

Top Right - Fashion designer DeAnna Williams is in the pursuit of her happiness. Soon to be graduating the Art Institute of Tucson in September of 2015. DeAnna is inspired by music, art, and most of all her culture. As a young girl she was always fascinated with the fact that she could manipulate a piece of cloth into what she wanted it to be. It soon became her full time hobby and eventually blossomed into a fervent array of designing with an emphasis on women's plus size fashion. 

Bottom Left - Dorota Zglobicka is a Polish fashion designer who has recently moved to Tucson. Theo Doro clothes and accessories are manufactured with great care -- unique, unrepeatable, unquotable. They are graceful in shape, comfortable in fit -- silk, cotton, viscose, jacquard, cotton ribbon, organza ribbon, and cotton lace gives a dainty finish. Theo Doro is inspired by fairy tales, films and the history of fashion. There is always a story behind her collections. Zglobicka is also currently working on developing a menswear line.

Bottom Right - Heather A. Lindquist, designer of label TONATIUH,  began working on her line while pregnant a few years ago, and that inspired her to use her son’s middle name, meaning Sun in the Aztec language of Nauhtl. Made here in the United States, the collection is designed for travel, comfort, and simple sophistication. Heather strongly believes in supporting our economy by producing her pieces locally. Lindquist’s new Fall 2014 line is inspired by her recent travels to New Zealand, which will be reflected in her color scheme.

Don't miss their fabulous presentations at the Tucson Botanical Gardens on October 17th for the TFW Garden Party. Purchase your tickets here!

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Apply for TFW 2014

We're happy to announce that Designer Applications are now available for Tucson Fashion Week 2014. TFW is an incredible annual event that provides an opportunity for designers and brands to showcase their work to consumers, buyers, and industry leaders in a professional and vibrant setting .

Participating in platforms like TFW that showcase their work and encourage designers to challenge themselves creatively is an important part of any designer's growth. At Tucson Fashion Week, designers will also have the unique opportunity to show their designs on the same runways as seasoned professionals. Imagine your clothes stomping down the same catwalk as Betsey Johnson's!

Fashion presentations are also an integral part of this event. Presentations are such an important part of fashion. They create an intimacy not found on the runway and they also help designers to expand their ideas of how to showcase their collections. Presentations capture the true heart of fashion, a partnership between the arts, setting, music, and of course, design. Bringing these elements together to make a cohesive presentation is in and of itself a piece of art.

Tucson Fashion Week offers you a chance to elevate your work by showcasing in a dynamic and refined setting while staying true to the colorful, warm spirit of Tucson. Download your application here to be a part of this year's amazing event.

13 Highlights from TFW 2013

1. Inspired Icon Betsey Johnson’s runway capsule collection attendance at the  main runway event.

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2. Over 1500 people attended all three days' events, featuring people from Arizona, Mexico, New York, Los Angeles, and Atlanta.

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3. The legendary Edith Head makes an appearance at TFW.

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4. Project Runway contestant and American designer, Bert Keeter, showcased his runway collection.

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5. There were more than 25 local, regional and national emerging and professional designers featured at TFW.

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6. Tucson best chefs and restaurants participated in creating culinary delights.

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7. Five of Tucson’s creative bartenders and mixologists invented new cocktails based on designers’ collections.

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8. Thousands of dollars were raised in scholarships for the U of A Terry J. Lundgren Center for Retailing and The Center For American Culture and Ideas.

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9. The Tucson Care Card program, a shopping discount card launched by Tucson Fashion Week, raised thousands of dollars for The Gootter Foundation.

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10. Three unique locations highlighted all parts of our city -- The Desert Art Museum, the Tucson Museum of Art, and La Encantada shopping center.

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11. It was truly a community-wide event with over twenty-five sponsors at the local and national level featuring our Presenting Sponsor Mercedes-Benz of Tucson.

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12. Prizes were awarded to the winning designers to help facilitate their careers, such as meeting with manufacturers and, designers in LA and New York.

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13. TFW also conducted a fashion design student competition featuring students from the Art Institute and Pima Community College.

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