Delray Beach Fashion Week

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Delray Beach Fashion Week
StatusActive
GenreFashion
FrequencyAnnually
Location(s)Delray Beach, Florida
Years active2012-2022
Inaugurated2012
Most recent2022
Executive DirectorLaura Simon
Organised byDelray Beach Downtown Development Authority
Website downtowndelraybeach.com

Delray Beach Fashion Week, is fashion week event held annually in downtown Delray Beach by the local Delray Beach Downtown Development Authority. [1] The event showcases creations by local designers. The event 5 day event has run since 2012, [2] celebrating its tenth anniversary in 2022. [3] The city-sponsored event typically includes runway shows, a trunk show and reflects the city's entertainment scene. [4]

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