Fashion On The Square (FOTS), the largest and longest running charity fashion show on the West Coast, hits the runway on November 13, 2016.  Designer line-up to be announced very soon and tickets go on sale September 1, 2016.  Visit www.fashiononthesquare.com for details.  And go

11th Annual Fashion On The Square | November 13, 2016 | InterContinental Hotel, San Francisco, CA

10th Annual Fashion On The Square WEEK - A Huge Success!

The 10^th Annual Fashion On The Square (FOTS) WEEK ended on July 27, 2014 with a finale runway show at the InterContinental Hotel in San Francisco that did not disappoint.  The goal of FOTS Week was not only to showcase the best in fashion here in the Bay Area and honor trailblazers in the fashion and art industries, but it was a fundraising effort for FOTS+The Arts, a non-profit organization that gives grants and scholarships to students in the fashion industry who blend fashion and art in their work, whether it’s on the runway or in a visual representation. 

On Saturday, July 19^th FOTS Week kicked-off with a surprise FashMob in the middle of Yerba Buena Gardens in San Francisco.  A Sacramento dance troupe was a pleasant surprise to people standing around waiting for the ‘free summer music series’ to begin and the crowd really began to gather when they saw more than 15 models create an outdoor runway on the pavement in the middle of the gardens.  Even children who were not part of the fashion show found their way to the runway to take part in the festivities.  We were in, out and done all under 10 minutes. It was epic. 

On Saturday, July 20^th at Imagine Affairs in Oakland, the FOTS+The Arts Awards and Fashion Show was a phenomenal event and the awardees and attendees certainly made their red carpet attire appearances in style. From the vintage look in fashion by La Belle Moi (Ronita Wheatfall) to enjoying classical pianist and honoree Marcus McCauley, the evening was one that the Bay Area has never experience and it left everyone wanting more and more.  Other honorees who received FOTS+TheArts awards were Brownie Sims, Teresa Washington, Tevia Gray and Nana Kofi Nti.

On Wednesday, July 23^rd a VIP and Sponsor Appreciation Reception took place at the Jenkins Johnson Gallery in San Francisco and it was no stopping the designers that evening as they did not hold back on what they wanted everyone to see.  Guests, including FOTS Fashion Icon Awardee Wilkes Bashford and media mogul Dexter Davis, enjoyed sneak peeks from each designer of one of their signature looks that was going to be shown on the runway.  To add more enjoyment to the festivities, it was an entertainment surprise when ballerina Amanda Whipple tip toed her way down the staircase to the lower level of the gallery performing a very energetic routine while guests were nibbling on delicious miniature cupcakes and sipping Apple Pie wine by SF MEAD.

W San Francisco partnered with FOTS for their Inspire Series Luncheon on Thursday, July 24^th and the guest speaker Caity Shreve, Fashion, Fun and Fitness Blogger.  Caity shared amazing tips on ‘Work-Wear’ and it was enlightening to hear the tips and tricks of the best dress when transitioning careers and fitting into a new environment in the workplace.  It warmed my heart when W’s General Manager presented me with the W Inspire Award.  So excited!

The weekend of fashion, fashion and more fashion took place July 25^th at W San Francsico with Fresh Faces of FOTS, July 26^th on Maiden Lane with the children and teen show which included two adult wear designers and then the finale show on July 27^th at the InterContinental Hotel.  Throughout the entire weekend, more than 5,000 people enjoyed FOTS fashion and it was amazing how the FOTS+TheArts t-shirts sold like crazy the entire weekend.  Designers included Cindy Quach, Rachel Riot, Christina Morgan Cree, Lauren Barisic, Ricky Lee, Jake Wall, Sebastian Threadz, Jordan Epstein, Soazig Kaam, Wesley Yu, Wenting Tina Yu, Kanyarat Tapeneeyakorn and others.

There is always very little time between ending a FOTS year and preparing for the next year.  The 10-year journey has been a solid stepping stone for what is ‘to come’ and the only common denominator that you will find in FOTS 2015 is ‘it will happen’.  Rest assured what is to come for FOTS and FOTS+TheArts next year is nothing that has been seen or done before.  And go!

Press Coverage of FOTS Week: Wear Your Voice {Pre FOTS} Wear Your Voice - FOTS+TheArts Awards FaFaFoom

Fashion Flash Mob - KICK-OFF Event - 10th Annual Fashion On The Square Week

The 10th Annual Fashion On The Square Week KICK-OFF event happens today, July 19th, at Noon at Yerba Buena Gardens (outdoors in the middle of the garden) with a FASHION FLASH MOB.  It was intentionally announced via social media today, 11 am - Noon as a surprise.  Hope you are near the area to join us.

The festivities continue all this week with events: July 20th: FOTS+TheArts Awards & Fashion Show at Imagine Affairs, Oakland, CA; July 23rd: VIP Sponsor & Supporter Reception at Jenkins Johnson Gallery; July 24th: W Inspire Series w/Caity Shreve; July 25th: Fresh Faces in Fashion, W San Francisco; July 26th: Children/Teens & Adult runway fashion show; and July 27th: event to children and teens rock'n the runway to the grand finale event on July 27th.  Visit fashiononthesquare.com for a complete schedule and tickets.  Purchase today as they are limited and will sell out!

See you on the runway!  And go!
Photo Credit: Crochet Couture which will be showing on the runway at FOTS.