Delray Beach's Fashion Week 2019 begins

Ramona LaRue

Photos & story by Rachel Galvin

Delray Beach kicked off its Fashion Week on Wednesday, Jan. 23 with "Fashion Royale," showcasing evening wear and designer fashion on Atlantic Avenue in front of the Colony Hotel. The theme this year is "Fashion Never Dies," inspired by James Bond, and a James Bond lookalike, complete with sexy women counterparts posed on the runway as the events began. Downtown Development Authority (DDA) Chair Peter Arts and City of Delray Mayor Shelly Petrolia did some introductions before the opening act began-- a performance by a five man a capella all vocal band called Edge Effect, who came down from Orlando to entertain everyone with their smooth moves and amazing vocal harmonies (and also did an encore performance at the end). There was also a dance performance by Elegant Emeralds.

Then, the runway came alive went multiple designers--all from downtown Delray Beach -- with emcees Heather McMechan, Dana Peller of Local Mom Scoop, Pellerini and SoFlo Moms on the Go, and Amanda Perna of House of Perna and Neon Bohemians. VIP guests sat along the runway and each received a stylized swag handbag by House of Perna, complete with tassel.

Designers included Antica Sartoria, Beverly Hills Boutique, Biba Boutique, Blings & Things, C. Orrico, a Lily Pulitzer Shop, Coco & Co., Debilzan Gallery, Elektrik Boutique, Glavidia by Glavidia Alexis, House of Zen Dali, LF Delray Beach, Morley, Patchington, Periwinkle, Quiet Storm Surf Shop, Ramona LaRue, Sara Campbell, Sunday State Style, The House of Perna & Neon Bohemians, Unique Boutique and Vixity.

Proceeds from the events benefit the Achievement Centers for Children & Families (https://achievementcentersfl.org/resources).

This is only the first event of the week. For info. on all upcoming events, visit
 www.downtowndelraybeach.com/events/delray-beach-fashion-week-2019

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Blings & Things 

Quiet Storm Surf Shop

Periwinkle

House of Perna

Antica Sartoria