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One of Detroit’s most anticipated annual fashion events, Fash Bash (Aug. 15 this year), hosted by the Detroit Institute of Arts’ Founders Junior Council, celebrates fall’s top trends with a lavish fashion show presented by Neiman Marcus.

The energetic Porsche After-Party combined fabulous fare, cocktails, and a full dance floor. Proceeds go to support the DIA. The theme for this year’s event was “Paris in Spring,” but there was no gray area in the overarching choices for attendees’ black or white ensembles.

Here are the best looks of the night.

Cornell Barnes

Barnes says his aim was to create a pastel look with a gentlemanly presence. “I like to be very creative in my dressing.”

Julia Katherina Schenke

The goal for Schenke’s crisp Alice + Olivia ensemble was to exude glamour and sexiness. “I thought I’d try to make it through the night in white.”

Camille Binder

The showstopping outfit Binder found for the event was made by Detroit brand Definitive Style Exclusive. “I’m just throwing on a T-shirt and reminding everybody we’ve always been fly. Detroit didn’t just get this way.

Boswell Hardwick

Hardwick, a local milliner, put together a moody, high-low outfit of Rick Owens and Zara. He made the hat he is wear- ing, which has an attached flower, “as part of my collection for Paris Fashion Week.”

Tiff Massey

A visual artist with an exhibit of her work currently at the DIA, Massey purchased her sparkling dress from Teasers Boutique in Detroit. “This is a fashion show; it’s about opulence.”

Jennifer Gilbert

Shopping her closet for this sleek look, Gilbert built her outfit around
the bejeweled Gucci top. “I wanted something not so serious but that was worthy of Fash Bash.”

David C. McKnight

Always taking his party outfits seriously, McKnight made his look about the three oversize flowers sewn onto his jacket. “A friend showed me a good idea because I love florals. These were handmade in Lithuania.”

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