As always, you do not need to purchase a ticket to attend the event, but our ticketed VIP runway seating is the best way to see the show. Online ticket sales end at 11:59pm on June 1, thereafter, tickets will be on sale at Birdies and Donna’s Dress Shop as supplies last. Note: No tickets are sold at the event, tickets must be purchased in advance. In the event of rain, the show will be moved indoors and only ticket holders can see the show. There are two tiers of tickets available:
$100 Patron Ticket: Guarantees you a front-row seat, a swag bag filled with fashionable goodies, and entry into the exclusive pre-show Patron Party.
$35 Spectator Ticket: Guarantees you a seat at the show.
The West 18th Street Fashion Show is a free, outdoor event with a limited number of VIP Runway Seating available for purchase. VIP Tickets will be available to the general public for purchase beginning Sunday, May 1; however, those who subscribe to our email contact list will be invited to a private three-day only “pre-sale”. If you would like to be a part of the pre-sale to guarantee yourself access to tickets, be sure to sign up for our email list through our website.
General admission is free, but wouldn’t you rather have a comfortable seat along the runway surrounded by models, designers, press and other fashionistas in reserved VIP seating? There are 2 tiers of tickets to choose from:
$100 Patron Seats: Guarantees you front-row seating, a VIP reusable swag bag filled with fashionable goodies, and entry to exclusive pre-show Patron Party in the Arts Incubator’s Cocoon Gallery with hors d’ oeuvres and cocktails.
$35 Spectator Seats: Guarantees you a seat at the show.
In the event of rain, the show will be moved to an indoor location and only ticket holders will be allowed entry.
Tickets will be available online through our website, and at the following locations:
The deadline for those interested in becoming a vendor for the fantastic Ric Rac Roundup is fast approaching. Be sure to contact the pretty ladies at Bon Bon Atelier in Westport to learn more.
We adore Bon Bon’s fabulous thread and fabric selections…
In no particular order, the following 18 designers will be featured in this year’s West 18th Street Fashion Show, Summer in Spain! We would like to congratulate each one of you on your acceptance and we look forward to a captivating show on June 11. *Accessory designers will be announced later this month.
Yulie Urano
Tara Kloeppel
Eli Borrowman
Cheryl Eve Acosta
Kaylin Hertel
Katie Coble & Jennifer Hunt
Birdies
Tricia Rock
Chi Hiu Yim
Maegan Stracy
Tonia Barksdale
Christian Micheal
Nataliya Meyer
Dominique Karwoski & Steven Chau
Michael Wiehe
Lindsay Rae Miller
Spool
Ari Fish
We are thrilled to share this incredible video with you. Thanks to our generous film geniuses: Produced and Directed by Cinephile Films; Produced and Edited by Syndicate Studios; Director of Photography/Camera Equipment by SC Motion and Stills.
The West 18th Street Fashion Show is pleased to announce this year’s call for designers. The eleventh annual show, Summer In Spain, is looking for designers to be a part of KC’s annual runway tradition.
To apply:
(1) A minimum of 3 printed photographs of previous garments / clothing designs / personal work
(2) One page resume
(3) 5 sketches accompanied by a statement including images and text which explain and illustrate how your designs will interpret this year’s title and theme, “Summer in Spain”. Please present us with a professional, inspired vision of your intentions.
(4) Registration Fee: $30 (cash or check made payable to “18th St. Fashion Show”)
(5) Application materials may not exceed 12” X 15” in size.
Please mail or hand-deliver the above information to:
Call for Artists
West Eighteenth Street Fashion Show
℅ Birdies
116 W. 18th St.
K.C., MO 64108
To be considered, all registration materials must be received by 7pm on Monday, March 7, 2011. There is an after hours letter drop. Submissions that do not fulfill the standard guidelines listed above will not be reviewed. Please note: No materials will be returned under any condition.
The selected eighteen designers will be announced on our website on Friday, March 11.
Selected designers must be available on the following dates:
* Sunday, March 27th – 1st designers meeting – 4pm – Location information to follow
* Monday, June 6th – Show rehearsal – 6-8pm – Arts Incubator
* Saturday, June 11th – Day of the show
We are pleased to announce that this year’s 2011 West 18th Street Fashion Show theme will be Summer in Spain. Mark your calendars for June 11, 2011, and stay tuned for news on sponsorship, designers, and event details. Isn’t our new poster devine? A big thank you to sponsor and graphic artist, Maiko with Decoylab.
The West 18th Street Fashion Show is featured in a Kansas City Star article that attempts to identify 35 local atypical design endeavors that bypass the normal artistic realms of architecture, engineering, product design and advertising. The chosen 35 are a dynamic collection of entrepreneurs, events, and artists that, as a whole, contribute to a city filled with talent and creativity. We are proud to be featured as one of the entities who, as suggested in the Star, serves to:
Online ticket sales have ended, but both Patron and Spectator tickets are still available for purchase at Birdies. 116 W. 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108. Birdies is open Tue-Sat 12pm-7pm. All tickets are sold in advance; there are no on-site ticket sales.
As always, this is a free event and open to the public, but we sell a limited number of VIP runway seating. In the event of inclement weather, the show will be moved to the Arts Incubator Event Loft on West 18th Street. Only ticket-holders are guaranteed entry.
Includes a front row seat, fabulous swag bag, and exclusive access to VIP pre-show patron party in the Cocoon Gallery at the Arts Incubator. The Patron’s party includes complimentary wine by Cellar Rat, Boulevard beer, snacks from Happy Gillis and beautiful decadent mini-cupcakes from Dolce Baking Company.
