By Diana Cavagnaro
Fall is right around the corner and it’s time to gear up with the latest styles, trends and colors. Wondering what to wear for the upcoming season? Parkway Plaza’s marketing and business development manager, Petra Rich, produced a fashion show as part of her 50th anniversary celebration. This annual back-to-school fashion show featured the latest trends for both men and women from participating stores.
New retailer Drama Kweenz opened the show with this black and white outfit.
“The event focuses on body positivity and highlighted the latest summer and fall fashion essentials,” said Liese Hoffmire, Fashion Stylist and Creative Director. The hosts were model and runway trainer Alex Follas and Miss San Diego Central Althea Valdez. Valdez was crowned Miss San Diego exactly one hour before the show and then rushed over there to be an emcee.
A JC Penny model wears a crop top, high-waisted pants and chunky heels that could have been seen on the same runway decades earlier.
Fall colors hit the runway in milky vanilla beige, saffron orange, shades of blue, tomato red and off-white. The Pantone Color of the Year 2022 is Very Peri. This color is a combination of different shades of deep blue and violet with red undertones meant to symbolize the uncertainty and cautious optimism of this age. Color adorned the catwalk, making the old new again. Current trends have an air of the 90s with a much more relaxed fashion. On the catwalk, the models wore denim jackets and especially ripped jeans. There is a revival of vests for both men and women. Both men and women wore flannel shirts along with cargo pants. The girls wore long skirts and short plaid shirts. Black leather pants and biker jackets are also in fashion. Do you remember the overalls with a strap down in the 90s? That’s just one of many styles to make a comeback.
Tillys offered her own twist on a black and white outfit.
First on the runway was a classic black and white suit from Drama Kweenz. They specialize in unique fashion for women of all ages and sizes and are new to Parkway Plaza. Next, JCPenney presented the latest styles and trends. Windsor presented some dresses that were perfect for homecoming and special occasions. Tillys is a leading casual wear specialty retailer and showcased her surf and skate wear. For those of you who love vintage, check out the unique restored vintage tops and skirts at Tillys. Forever 21 closed the show with their back-to-school collection, receiving huge applause from the audience.
A model from Windsor in a blue dress
DJ Mason Dyer spun the tunes for the event. The first 50 people to register received a gift card from one of the participating sponsors. The event also included raffle prizes and special offers for back-to-school shoppers. Jerry’s photo booth was there for added fun and gave guests the opportunity to take fun selfies.
Forever 21 wrapped up the show in this black and white outfit.
A Forever 21 model wears a t-shirt dyed the Pantone Color of the Year: Very Peri.
In a major departure from early 2010 menswear, a Forever 21 model shows off the relaxed cuts for men today.
Windsor shows off another perfect dress for a high school dance.
Upcoming events
The art of fashion
Fashion Show and Luncheon presented by The Country Friends and South Coast Plaza at The Inn at Rancho Santa Fe on Thursday, September 5. For tickets, contact Yvette Letourneau at 858-756-1192, ext. Four.
Shoot for sobriety!
This fashion show and luncheon is presented by A NEW PATH at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, September 17. For tickets contact PATH at 619-670-1184.
Children’s benefit luncheon and fashion show
San Diego SparkleS Foundation, Inc. presents this event from 10:30 am to noon on Saturday, September 17. Located at Hyatt Regency La Jolla. For tickets call Vonnie Madigan at 916-799-8900
San Diego Design Week
The annual five-day event presented by the International Mingei Museum includes many events, such as the International Rescue Committee Small Business Development Center’s International Fashion Show: Diversity Through Design at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 24. September. immigrant and refugee designers. For a complete list of events from September 21-25, please contact Gladys Hernandez at 619-732-0789 ext. 452.
— Diana Cavagnaro is an internationally renowned haute couture milliner based in Alpine, California. Learn more about our hat designer, teacher, and blogger at www.DianaCavagnaro.com.
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