WHAT is Fashion Party Weekend?

Fashion Party Weekend  is  a multi-cultural fashion experience. It is an urban celebration of fashion, business and entertainment consisting of four fashion industry-centered events over a three-day period, culminating in an urban runway production featuring top urban designers collections from around the country.

WHO was Fashion Party Weekend started by and for?

Fashion Party Weekend was started by retailer and special events producer Rufus Bartell. Through his brand R.B.I. Experience, it was created for industry professionals and consumers to get a "bird's eye" view of the garment industry while ultimately benefiting charity. These charities are: Next Vision Foundation and YWCA.

WHERE was Fashion Party Weekend started? Where is it held? Where does it reach?

Fashion Party Weekend originated and is held in Detroit.  FPW’s reach spans the nation as it invites; features and promotes the urban fashion industry nationally. FPW’s influence spans across several genres as it celebrates not only fashion, but entertainment and business as well and includes a multi-cultural mix of entrepreneurs, professionals, artist and consumers.

WHEN is Fashion Party Weekend?

Previously held in semi-annually, Fashion Party Weekend now takes place annually.

WHY was Fashion Party Weekend established?

Fashion Party Weekend was established to recognize, embrace, and promote those who help to shape urban style.

HOW does Fashion Party Weekend benefit its participants?

Fashion Party Weekend benefits participants by providing opportunity and connections to people working in and around the fashion industry. Along with showcasing collections the multi-pronged event established a weekend of making contact and meeting resources designed to result in a series

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