Arts & Venues Cultural Fashion Runway Series: Mottainai

On March 12, the Cultural Fashion Runway Series highlights the Japanese concept of mottainai, encompassing the idea of respecting resources rather than excessive waste. Local designer Rachael Levine’s studio ARAE exemplifies this practice through her design development. Levine is a textile artist with a focus on shibori and fabric dyeing techniques that she uses for her signature, one-of-a-kind art-to-wear collection. This sustainable fashion runway show will also showcase vintage kimonos from the Nikkei Treasures collection. Prior to the runway show, attendees are invited to peruse the wabi-sabi vendor marketplace which will feature local artists from across Colorado.

Tickets:

VIP: includes front row seating, entry to the marketplace at 7 p.m., early seating at 8:30 p.m., one free beverage and a reusable Arts & Venues rag bag featuring swag items such as a silk mottainai shibori hair scrunchie designed by Rachael Levine, a happy ducks face mask designed by Morn Chear and other items.

GA Seated: includes second or third row seating, entry to the marketplace at 7 p.m., seating at 8:45 p.m., and one free beverage.

GA Standing Room Only: includes entry to the marketplace at 7 p.m., runway entry at 9:00 p.m., one free beverage and standing room tickets at cocktail tables near the runway.

Please note that tickets purchased in advance are the best value. Prices will increase on the day of the event.