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Fashion Week El Paseo 2017: Premier Runway Shows, Designers & Highlights in Palm Springs

Experience glitz and glamour on the runway as Fashion Week El Paseo returns March 18–25. Now in its 12th year, this acclaimed event draws top designers, stunning runway shows, exclusive trunk shows, and exceptional sales to Greater Palm Springs.

Fashion Week El Paseo 2017: Premier Runway Shows, Designers & Highlights in Palm Springs

Dubbed the "Best in the West" among fashion weeks, this eight-day celebration of style and lifestyle spotlights Greater Palm Springs on the global fashion stage.

The festivities kick off with an opening night runway show on March 18, showcasing designs from Christopher Bates, Adam Lippes, and Mikael D., followed by their trunk show the next day.

Fashion Week El Paseo 2017: Premier Runway Shows, Designers & Highlights in Palm Springs

Sunday features the return of the posh pups at the annual dog fashion show. The Le Chien Masquerade Party delivers delightful canine couture in this must-see spectacle.

Throughout the week, enjoy previews of emerging designs at cocktail receptions, runway shows, and trunk shows. Project Runway alum Michael Costello returns with stars for a meet-and-greet and show on March 21, plus a trunk show on March 22.

Key highlights include student collections from the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) on March 22 and the "Best of Saks Fifth Avenue" runway show on March 24.

The event wraps up on March 25 with a Saks Fifth Avenue trunk show and a high-fashion finale featuring CD Greene.

Craving more? Palm Desert is a shopper’s paradise.

Photos courtesy of Adrianne Bonafede, Tiffany Clark, Chris Miller, and Greg Peterson for Fashion Week El Paseo.
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