Aspen Fashion Week (AFW), (later Aspen International Fashion Week (AIFW)), was a series of annual end of winter fashion week events held in Aspen, Colorado.[1] The weeklong event included outdoor après-ski fashion shows, retail and boutique events and parties.[2]

Aspen Fashion Week
StatusInactive
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Aspen, Colorado
CountryUnited States
Years active2008-2014
FoundedLisa Johnson
Most recent2014
PresidentBrooke Fogg

History

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The event was founded by Lisa Johnson in 2008.[3] In 2011, tickets to the event cost $1,500.[4] The 2012 event began with a stunt skydiver performance by a local Aspen extreme athlete.[5]

Rebrand

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Weeks before the scheduled event in 2013, Aspen Fashion Week announced a cancellation. After a financial dispute and then lawsuit between organizers and local modeling agency Wilhelmina Denver, the show was taken over by the agency under the new name; Aspen International Fashion Week. The rebranded event was held from March 13 to 16, 2014. The event has not returned since. [2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "The #1 Blog in Aspen, Colorado, Skiing, News, Events, Mountain LifeStyle, Social Media, Travel, Opinion - Home". www.aspenspin.com. Archived from the original on 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  2. ^ a b Emilie, Rusch (2014-02-26). "Aspen International Fashion Week brings runway back to ski town". The Denver Post. Archived from the original on 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  3. ^ "Ski-Wear Turns Fashiony at Aspen Fashion Week". Vanity Fair. 2010-03-24. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  4. ^ Superyachts.com. "Aspen Fashion Week 2011: The Round-Up". www.superyachts.com. Retrieved 2023-06-26.
  5. ^ "Bentley Kicks Off Aspen Fashion Week With Extreme Athlete, Ted Davenport". Luxurious Magazine. 2012-03-20. Archived from the original on 2023-06-26. Retrieved 2023-06-26.