This spring we launch the fifth season of Gainesville Fashion Week starting on January 22, 2012 with our annual model casting call, followed by multiple promotional and co-sponsored events leading up to our main week in April.

GFW 2012 kicks off on April 11 with a red carpet art exhibit and includes runway shows, a black-tie gala, and wraps up with our newly added trunk show on April 15. GFW will host a series of events that appeal to demographics in Gainesville interested in supporting local businesses, the arts, creative content, fashion, design, music and more!

GFW brings people together by building relationships with many local organizations as well as benefiting Rocket for the Arts: a non-profit program developed to enhance the lives of our youth through exposure to quality art programs within Alachua County.

We're excited to showcase the talents of the area's top designers, artists and businesses. This is the most exciting time to become part of the GFW family as we continue to foster a stronger network and presence in the community. If you are interested in partnering with us, please download our sponsorship kit below! See you in April!

Wednesday April 11- RED CARPET OPENING NIGHT ART SHOW

Location: Villa East Downtown Gainesville

5:00PM - doors open for Gainesville Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting

6:30PM - Red Carpet & Art Show featuring work by 40+ artists, six live artists, live entertainment, fun pictures by Phobooth, and a KISS 105.3 live remote
*Hosted by: HOME Magazine
*Musical Performances by: John Jordan, Blaise James

11:00PM - Official After-Party @ Spannk & Speakeasy 

Thursday April 12- THE INSITE MUSIC & FASHION NIGHT

Location: Villa East Downtown Gainesville

7:00PM - doors open
7:30PM - runway shows
The 1oz Project, Levels Boutique, Solutions Bridal, Macy's, Francine Elizabeth, and Headlining designer, from Project Runway's 9th season, Laura Kathleen
*Hosted by: Maghan McDowell from INsite Magazine
*Musical Performances by: DJ Klarc Shepard, DJ Flaco, Camryn Wessner, Janna Pelle and the Half-Steps

11:00PM - Official After-Party @ Sharab Lounge 

Friday April 13- GALA FOR THE ARTS

Location: Villa East Downtown Gainesville

7:00PM - doors open
7:30PM - runway shows
Sironna Swimwear, Rent the Runway, and AJNEL designs
*Hosted by: Giggle Magazine
*Catering by: Celebrations Catering
*Musical Performances by: The Savants of Soul, Jazz Band
11:00PM - Official After-Party @ Sharab Lounge 

Saturday April 14- FASHION RUNWAY SHOWS

Location: Villa East Downtown Gainesville

7:00PM - doors open
7:30PM - runway shows
AJNEL designs, Whitley Denise, Zella Machado, Leemari Designs, Jacquelyn Brooks Designs, Southern Frock, and Headlining designer Mikho Resort by Miguel Blanco
*Musical Performances by: DJ Klarc Shepard, Pop Glow, Will Brennan
11:00PM - Official After-Party @ Sharab Lounge / GFW and Garage Mahal present Million Young, Sumsun, DJ CurbCut 

Sunday April 15- CLOSING BRUNCH & TRUNK SHOW 

Location: Villa East Downtown Gainesville

12:00PM - doors open for brunch catered by Cafe C (tickets sold at for for brunch)
1:00PM - GFW Trunk Show featuring sample sales from GFW designers, boutiques, salons, sponsors and independent vendors
3:00PM - GFW 2012 Awards
*Musical Performances by: DJ Klarc Shepard, DJ Fimmel 

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT:

 http://www.eventbrite.com/org/287982867 

Sponsorships still available.