EcoArtFashion week
Tues Nov 30 to Sunday Dec 5, 12:00 pm to 2:00 am
Albion South Beach Hotel
1650 James Ave. (at Lincoln Road) Miami Beach, FL 33139
www.ecoartfashionweek.com
Features fashion shows, exhibition, panel discussion, music and food; Nov. 30 (preview) and Dec.1-4 (main event); free admission unless otherwise indicated.
Schedule:
Tuesday, Nov. 30, 6-8 p.m., $50
reservations required. events@ecoartfashionweek.com.
VIP Preview: Includes open bar, exhibit preview and organic food-tasting. Part of the proceeds benefits the Fashion Group International, a global, non-profit organization promoting fashion-related educational programs through scholarships
Wednesday, Dec. 1.
Exhibition Opening: Features eco-designs by various artists and fashion designers, including Luis Valenzuela, fashion designer, Sharon Lombard, visual artist, and photographer Jorge Parra.
Thursday, Dec. 2., 10 a.m.-noon
“When Does Fashion Become Art and Art Fashion:†Panel discussion includes Bernice Steinbaum, art dealer and owner of Bernice Steinbaum Galley in Miami, Charlene Parsons, professor at Miami International University of Art and Design, Rosemary Pringle, chair woman of the fashion design department of Design and Architecture Senior High (DASH) in Miami, Madeleine Kirsh, stylist and owner of C Madeleine’s, and Luis Valenzuela, fashion designer and EcoArtFashion week creator.
Thursday, Dec. 2, 8 p.m.-midnight
“Wrap yourself in Art:†Runway Fashion shows by Luis Valenzuela.
Friday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m.
Fashion show by students of DASH
Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
“Where Does Food Come From:†Chef Hani Khouri of Hani’s Organics in Miami creates awareness among kids 6-15 how food grows and where food comes from,
Saturday, Dec. 4, 9 p.m.
C Madeleine’s Runway Show: Includes a fashion show and performance by Natasha Tsakos, motion and visual artist in Geneva, Switzerland.