Do you have a love of fashion? Plan a trip to Tampa!
Tampa is one of the main fashion hubs of western Florida. Home to the Art Institute of Tampa and Tampa Art and DesignSchool, it is no surprise that high fashion and couture designs have sparked the interest of local residents.
With a unique style, Tampa residents inspires new trends and fashion movements with very little effort. Get the same big-city fashion experience found in other locations while traveling to Tampa.
If what you see on the runway doesn’t strike your fancy, there is always miles and miles of white sand beaches that will surely be to your liking!
Plan a trip to Tampa to enjoy one of the many local fashion shows.
Cocoa Couture Fashion Show at The Festival of Chocolate
Held each year in mid-January, The Cocoa Couture Fashion Show hits The Festival “Yumway” at The Museum of Science and Industry in Tampa, Florida. This fashion show is the ultimate sweet treat, featuring up and coming designers who have sketched, stitched, and sewed their way to a delectable creation.
Using candy wrappers in every shape, size, and color, designers create handmade masterpieces that are admired for their art, skill, and number of calories that went into the creation!
As a guest of The Festival of Chocolate, you will have the chance to vote on a Fan Favorite. Don’t miss this unique and tasty fashion extravaganza!
Christian Fashion Week
Come explore the latest trends for both men and women. With designs from around the world, the runway fashion show is bound to please everyone in the audience.
Not only will guests have the opportunity to network with industry professionals – including designers, retailers, and distributors – everyone will have the opportunity to purchase designs fresh from the runway.
The intention of the Christian Fashion Week is to give designers a chance to showcase their most creative works while catering to the Christian fashion community.
Plan a trip to Tampa during the second weekend of February. You’ll enjoy a night of fashion, music, and entertainment.
Tampa Bay Fashion Week
Tampa Bay Fashion Week is dedicated to celebrating the area’s unique style. Fashion events take place throughout the bay area all week long.
Mark your calendars for September 14-21, 2013. Visit Tampa for an unveiling of the spring/summer 2014 collections.
While you are in Tampa, check out the local fashion scene. For more information on local high fashion boutiques, designers, industry VIPs, and stylists, visit TampaBayFashion.com.
Seeing Tampa’s Fashion off the Runway
There is something magical about seeing the latest fashion designs on the runway. However, the experience is all-together different when you see the hottest trends in real life.
After you have hit all the local designer showrooms, venture out and mingle with the locals. Observe Tampa fashion first hand.
There is not better place to witness what Tampa has to offer than on the Bay’s white sand beaches. Every day, people from all over the world come to the tropical paradise on Florida’s sunny GulfCoast. In fact, in 2012 TripAdvisor dubbed St. Pete Beach as the #1 beach in the entire country.
Tampa Bay’s Best Beaches
Off the west coast of PinellasCounty, you’ll find 10 barrierIslands. These natural islands are connected by a stretch of road called Gulf Boulevard. With easy access to both St. Petersburg and Clearwater, these tropical hideaways are the perfect place to relax – without feeling isolated.
Each one of the 14 local beaches has its own individuality. Check out one – or all – of the Tampa Bay Beaches. You’ll definitely get to observe all of Florida’s fashion first hand. Visit:
- ClearwaterBeach
- BelleairBeach
- BelleairShore
- IndianRocksBeach
- IndianShores
- RedingtonShores
- N. RedingtonBeach
- RedingtonBeach
- MadeiraBeach
- Treasure Island
- St. Pet Beach
- South Passadena
- Tierra Verde
Whether strutting down the runway or prancing on a local beach, Tampa fashion is on display for everyone who is willing to visit.
Guest author Mary Tejada works for a Tampa hair loss clinic. Over the last 20 years, she has helped countless patients – many members of the fashion community – with their hair restoration needs. She knows a fashion designer’s masterpiece is only as successful as the hairstyle and makeup that accompanies it. Whether she is helping local residents or visiting fashion models, Mary helps everyone understand the cause of their hair loss. Find her at Haarklinikken Hair Restoration, 4238 W Kennedy Blvd. Suite 1, Tampa, FL 33609. 813-414-0100 http://hairklinik.com.
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Thanks for the mention. One quick correction in your section about Christian Fashion Week – you spelled it Christian Famish Week.
Oh my goodness! Thank you for the heads up. We’ll get that taken care of!
No problem Mery, has fixed this for you!