South Walton Fashion Week has released the official schedule for their event, which will take place October 6 – 12 at Sandestin Town Center in Grand Boulevard.

The week-long event will include runway shows, a launch party and a style lounge with exclusive pop-up shops selling designer fashion ware in the fashion village at Grand Boulevard.

The week will kick off on Thursday with a series of trunk shows and a press conference at the Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin, where a panel of celebrity judges, designers and representatives for Visit South Walton and South Walton Fashion Week will answer questions and offer interviews. Immediately following the conference, the official Fashion Week launch party will take place at Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store. National and local designers and boutiques will show on the runway Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. 

Throughout the fashion village each night, a Style Lounge with pop-up shops will be open for shopping. Pish Posh Patchouli’s will host a “Pucker Up with Patchouli’s” Red Carpet featuring the latest in lipstick trends and perfumes and the Bijoux VIP Lounge will be open for VIP ticket holders.

Nationally acclaimed designer Mychael Knight and renowned New York designer Jin Seo of 51 Inc, will join local designers and featured partners on the runway with dedicated shows.

PHOTOS: Sheila Goode Photography

SWFW Official Partner Trunk Shows will be a dynamic part of the schedule this year kicking off on Wednesday with The Market Shops in Sandestin. Schedule of events to date:

Wednesday:

The Market Shops in Sandestin on the Lawn

5:30 – 7:30 pm

Wendy Mignot Fine Pearls and Leather Jewelry in Seaside

6 – 9 pm

Southern Fashion House at Deja’Vu in Seaside

5 – 9 pm

Sirens Lingerie and Swim with Norma Dean Designs in The Market Shops, Sandestin

5 – 7 pm

Friday:

Perspicasity in Seaside

11am – 1 pm

Focus Boutique in Seaside

12 – 2 pm

Mercantile in Seaside

12 – 4 pm

Nicole Paloma in Grayton Beach

11 am – 1 pm

Fabr’ik in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin

3 – 5 pm

Saturday:

The Alys Shoppe in Alys Beach

11 am – 3 pm

Arriaga Pearls Gone Wild in The Village of South Walton, Seacrest

11 – 3 pm

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During South Walton Fashion Week, a collection of exclusive boutiques and services will set up pop-up shops in the Style Lounge blending cocktails, couture and shopping. Attendees will have the opportunity to sip and shop at their leisure on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. prior to, during and after runway shows. From Botox and baubles to pearls and beauty product, an array of the most exquisite finds will be on display. Participating shops include: Arriaga Pearls Gone Wild, August + Brill, Beauty Counter, Lux Exchange, Nicole Paloma, Sandestin Retail, Santa Rosa Beach Dental, The Alys Shoppe, Vivo Spa Salon, Wendy Mignot Fine Pearls and Leather Jewelry, Wine, Women and Shoes.

South Walton Fashion Week is produced by Visit South Waltonand Cultural Arts Alliance of Walton County and hosted by Grand Boulevard at Sandestin.

Tickets are now on sale with prices starting at $55 for daily tickets and $150 for VIP packages.

For more info, please contact the Cultural Arts Alliance at 850-622-5970 or visit South Walton Fashion Week.