This September, the Detroit Institute of Arts honored six decades of support from the Founders Junior Council, a volunteer group that works to raise funds, build community, and shape future leadership for the museum.
Designated the Diamond Soirée, the glitzy event, which this year replaced the DIA’s signature Fash Bash, included music, fine fare, and dancing. It was packed with attendees who brought equally brilliant outfits fit for the fete.
We attended the event and asked these best-dressed metro Detroiters about their looks and what fashion means to them.
Amber Deem of Bloomfield Hills wears a LaQuan Smith gown and Schiaparelli bag. Deem said, “I grew up watching Fran Fine on The Nanny and seeing all of these incredible things that she would wear down the staircase, and ever since then, I have always had
this knack for fashion.” // Photograph by Lindsay Schweikert
Bre’Ann White of Detroit wears a vintage Ralph Lauren jacket and jewelry from local brands Harper Ray Accessories and Mama Coo’s Boutique. // Photograph by Lindsay Schweikert
Ed Maki-Schramm of Detroit wears a jacket made from a recycled coffee-bean burlap bag from The Coffee Jacket. // Photograph by Lindsay Schweikert
Elanah Hunger of Franklin wears a Schiaparelli dress and bag. // Photograph by Lindsay Schweikert
Marc Howland of Detroit
wears a paisley tuxedo jacket. // Photograph by Lindsay Schweikert
Peggy Daitch of Birmingham wears a Cinq à Sept jacket and The Row pants. // Photograph by Lindsay Schweikert
