Las Vegas Fashion Council and Saks Fifth Avenue Host Fourth Annual Little Black Dress Event
The Las Vegas Fashion Council (LVFC) hosted its fourth annual Little Black Dress Event benefiting the Art Institute of Las Vegas and the LVFC’s scholarship fund at Saks Fifth Avenue inside Fashion Show on Thursday, Nov. 30 (Pictured: The Art Institute of Las Vegas 2017 Designs at the 2017 LVFC Little Black Dress Event – Photo credit: Jacquelyn Samano).
LVFC President Carrie Cooper Joins Saks Fifth Avenue Marketing Director Debbi Miles and Models at the 2017 LVFC Little Black Dress Event
Photo credit: Jacquelyn Samano
One-of-a-kind little black dress designs hit the runway as 11 Art Institute students competed for a $500 tuition grant toward their education.
Students Compete for Best Little Black Dress Design at the 2017 LVFC Little Black Dress Event
Photo credit: Jacquelyn Samano
“We applaud each design student for their creativity and courage to share their unique vision with us for the fourth year of our Little Black Dress Event,” said LVFC Founder and President Carrie Cooper. “The future looks bright for these designers and we’re honored to provide an opportunity for students and emerging artists to showcase their talents in the fashion industry.”
2017 Runway Show for the LVFC Little Black Dress Event
Photo credit: Jacquelyn Samano
Guests at the event casted their votes for their favorite look of the evening. Cooper and the LVFC awarded Salvador Aceves first place for his two-piece, tailored simple-yet-feminine design with an official check presentation following the runway show. Guests entered to win fashionable prizes including a luxury Gucci handbag, Vera Bradley weekender bag, Vince Camuto gold cuff bracelet and Kate Spade mini wallet with all monies benefiting the LVFC’s scholarship fund.
Model Wearing Design By Winner Salvador Aceves with LVFC President Carrie Cooper
Photo credit: Jacquelyn Samano
Saks Fifth Avenue presented little black dress trends by major fashion brands including Parker NY, Alice and Olivia and Rebecca Taylor as models mixed and mingled with guests as they enjoyed champagne, live entertainment and hors d’oeuvres. LVFC members and staff joined local bloggers, fashion enthusiasts and Las Vegas professionals for this one-night-only fashionable, feel good night out.
The LVFC is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to advance the Las Vegas fashion industry and expand the economy by cultivating relationships between fashion professionals, students, emerging artists, community leaders and organizations. For more information visit lasvegasfashioncouncil.com and stay up to date on upcoming events by following the LVFC on Twitter @LVFC_NV and facebook.com/LasVegasFashionCouncil.