For the fifth season, St. Augustine Fashion Week is back in the Ancient City, showing off the talents of local designers and exploring international trends. The week has a lot in store for the stylish elite, and you want to make the most of the event. So we’re here to help. We’ve compiled everything you need to know – from tickets to the events to the designers. So don your sunglasses and your best Anna Wintour expression and get ready.
THE EVENTS
The Lounge
St. Augustine Outlets
March 2, 3-6pm
Come enjoy a special preview of STAFW with teasers from designers, Student Design look preview, passed tapas, DJ , sneak peak Spring arrivals, and a best “Fit” challenge. $1,000 Visa Gift card from St. Augustine Premium Outlets goes to the best out”fit” of the day. So shop your favorite St. Augustine Premium Outlet retailers and swing by “The Lounge” to show it off.
VIP Kickoff Party
The Deck at Push Push
March 6
VIP ticket holders and media are invited to join STAFW to preview looks before they hit the runway. Meet and mingle with Season 5 Designers and STAFW leaders. Enjoy drinks, tapas, and some awesome music. This event is by invite only.
Designer Runway, Night 1
The Assembly Room
March 8, 6:30pm
It’s the event we’ve all been waiting for – the Runway Presentations of St. Augustine Fashion Week! This night will feature the Bartram Trail Fashion Academy Student Design Competition, the Bartram Trail Fashion Academy Senior Design Collections, Art Transcends Boundaries with Arc of St Johns, the St. Augustine Premium Outlets presenting Banana Republic and Anne Taylor, Declarations & Co. with Gee Jewelry, Wild Raven Boutique, Dmitri Sieracki (2018 Student Design Winner), and Overally Awesome.
Designer Runway, Night 2
The Assembly Room
March 9, 6:30pm
This night will feature presentations by Linen + Waves, Short Dog Jewelry, Erin Healy, Mahina Swimwear, Fulani, Resis Dentz, Gatsby in the Gardens, Earth Month Boutique with Panache of St. Augustine, and Bat & Bettie.
Open Air Showroom
The Deck at Push Push
March 10, 11am-4pm
Enjoy a fresh Mimosa bar, brunch goodies, and gorgeous water views while you shop designer looks as seen on STAFW runway.
The St. Augustine Premium Outlets are located at 2700 Florida 16. The Deck at Push Push is located at 2820 Lewis Speedway. The Assembly Room is located at 283 San Marco Avenue.
THE DESIGNERS
Designers locally and from all over the area will come together and show St. Augustine their favorite designs. They have specialties in jewelry, denim, handbags, menswear, shoes, totally-wearable couture, and much more. Their designs are exciting, unique, and visually fascinating. For a full list and to peruse some of their work, visit our Meet the Designers post.
TICKETS
General Admission tickets are $60 per night. VIP tickets are $100. Tickets must be purchased for each night separately. Tickets can be purchased at www.stafashionweek.com/upcoming-events.
For more information on St. Augustine Fashion Week Season Five, visit www.stafashionweek.com. Photography by Dawn Wallace of Daybreak Photo Co.