Vintage Boutique featured in Friends of the Southfield Public Arts Fashion Show
SOUTHFIELD — The Friends of the Southfield Public Arts and Fantoni invite the public to step back in time for an evening 7-9 p.m. May 31 at the former Skyline Club, located on the 28th floor of 2000 Southfield Town Center.
Published May 12, 2024
Ligan explained that vintage shopping isn’t just for fashion history enthusiasts. “It also feeds into the idea of recycling and saving things from the landfill and not being so disposable as a society anymore,” he said.
Ligan has served as a member of the Southfield Public Arts Commission for about seven years, so when the idea of a fashion show was presented, he jumped at the opportunity to loan his pieces to the cause.
The proceeds raised from the fashion show will go towards funding Southfield’s signature piece by world-renowned Mexican sculptor Sebastian (Enrique Carbajal), called “Nine Mile Crossing.” The sculpture will stand 98 feet tall at the corner of the Southfield Freeway and Nine Mile Road. According to Flagg, the commission has raised around $320,000 of $340,000.
Flagg explained that the Ligan allowed the students to select what pieces they would don for the show, which is unconventional, as the designer typically outfits the model. He explained that this is because he wanted the students to feel confident and comfortable. “They gravitated towards things that fit their vibe that were colorful and edgy, a little more youthful because they’re younger. It’ll be a reflection of their own taste, actually. Which I find kind of interesting, because it’s not me forcing my inventory on them. I mean, I just donated and said, ‘Come take a look and see what you want.’”
Ligan shared that he’s eager to see people’s reactions to the clothes and to see the students have fun with modeling. Fraustro added that he’s looking forward to the production side of things and seeing how everything comes together.
In addition to the fashion show, the event will feature six local artists: Priscilla Phifer, Rosemary Summers, Samah Kthar, Reggie Singleton, Lionnel Hurst and Brian Nickson, as well as vintage clothing, jewelry and art vendors.
Tickets will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. They will be sold at the door for $60. Presale tickets cost $50 and can be purchased through PayPal at SFLDPublicArts@gmail.com or by check made payable to Friends of Southfield Public Arts. Checks can be mailed to the City of Southfield, c/o Mayor’s Office, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48037-2055. All ticket purchases are tax-deductible donations.
For more information, call (248) 796-5100 or email SFLDPublicArts@gmail.com. For more information on Fantoni, visit www.fantoni.shop.
