It was a record-breaking year for Fash Bash, an annual fundraiser for the Detroit Institute of Arts hosted by the DIA’s Founders Junior Council. More than 650 guests took in sumptuously styled looks during the Neiman Marcus Art of Fashion runway show before taking their own polished ensembles for a turn on the dance floor at the after-party.
The evening before the event, Hour Detroit spoke with fashion director Chloe King and assistant vice president Bruce Pask from Neiman Marcus about Fash Bash and the long-standing partnership between Neiman Marcus and the DIA.
“Iconic design houses and independent talent all over the world –– from Dior to Loewe, Gabriela Hearst to Carolina Herrera –– have chosen museums as the most elegant and dynamic atmospheres to present their collections,” King said. “We hope attendees leave feeling inspired not only by what they saw but by the unequivocal importance of art in creating connection and expanding our worldview.”
Pask added, “Fashion, like art, is a visual language incorporating color, shape, and texture, and this connection has been integral to the Neiman Marcus heritage. Fash Bash is a natural extension of this history, inspiring deeper and more satisfying explorations in style and encouraging bolder fashion choices while also supporting the vital and vibrant local arts community.”
Here are our picks for the top looks from the runway, cocktail reception, and after-party.
Holly Campbell of Bloomfield Hills (Fash Bash Co-Chair)
“I put on this dress and fell in love with it. It looks like I rolled over a wet oil painting.” 
Omari Jackson of Detroit
“The jacket is a vintage piece; never wore it, but I knew it was going to be perfect for something.”
Rebecca L’Ecuyer of Southfield
“It’s Fash Bash — you’ve got to do something fun. But I just moved here, so it was whatever I could find in the boxes.”
Jeremy Zeltzer of West Bloomfield
“My friends at the Claymore Shop in Birmingham do wonders for me.”
Kayli Bannon of Bloomfield Hills
“Last time I was at Fash Bash. I had a long, high-neck, elegant gown, so I thought this would make it a little more fun.” 
Kimberly Hoyle of Detroit
“The suit is Helmut Lang. The pants are sheer. The shoes are Victoria Beckham. It’s so me.”
Harry Rich of Detroit
“I have a brand called Harry Rich Clothier. This is one of my originals; I made it myself.”
Leigh Chandler of Detroit
“This is from a Spanish designer I bought in Madrid. It has a little bit of fringe, a little bit of movement.” 
Rachna Chandra of Novi
“This is one of my designs — Indian-inspired fabric with a modern silhouette.” 
Darin Lenhardt of Royal Oak (Fash Bash Co-Chair)
“Schiaparelli, a little vintage, me!” 
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