PRESERVATION: A 3-Day Fashion Exhibition

Preservation is a multi-day fashion exhibition exploring sustainability, innovation, and the future of design. Bringing together emerging student designers and established industry professionals, the experience blends exhibition, education, and cultural programming.

Across three days, guests will engage with curated installations, hands-on workshops, a high-energy gala, and interactive activations that highlight craftsmanship, upcycling, and material innovation. The weekend concludes with a closing mixer and scholarship award, recognizing the next generation of fashion talent.

Info: 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM | Public Opening Reception:
-Doors open to general audience, Guests explore student exhibits, Designer introductions (informal meet & greet)

Info: 7:15 PM | Opening Remarks:
Welcome from host, Acknowledgement of sponsors + partners

Info: 8:00 PM | Designer Spotlight Moment:
Selected student designers give 1-minute insights into their work

Info: 8:30 PM – 9:00 PM | Closing Wind-Down:
Networking + final walkthrough

Info: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Soft Opening (Press + VIP Early Access):
Invited press, sponsors, select collectors, and VIP guests preview exhibit, Light refreshments + media interviews

Info: 10:00 AM – 10:30 AM | Check-In + Welcome Breakfast: Charcuterie (small plates, water, juice, coffee), Materials distributed

Info: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM | Workshop Session 1: Embroidery Techniques Led by Sew Modest, Conceptual stitching + customization

Info: 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Workshop Session 2: Upcycling + Garment Reconstruction: Transforming existing garments into new pieces, Sustainability + storytelling focus

Info: 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM | Guest Arrival + Cocktail Hour: Signature drinks, Live band, Exhibit is open for VIP only

Info: 7:00 PM - 7:15 PM | Opening and Welcome from Event Organizers and Designer Introductions

Info: 7:15 PM – 7:45 PM | Industry Speaker Segment: Guest speakers discuss: The Future of Fashion, Sustainability, and Craftsmanship

Info: 7:45 PM – 8:30 PM | Designer Talk + Guided Walkthrough
Designers speak about their work and inspirations for the exhibition, guests get a guided tour of designer exhibit

Info: 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM | Plated Dinner

Info: A Closing Fashion Activation

Info: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Closing Mixer: Light brunch + coffee bar, Relaxed networking environment, Final exhibit viewing

Info: 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Designer Voting Review (Closed Session): Designer judges finalize student selection in private deliberation

Info: Acknowledgment of participants, Winning student designer revealed, Brief remarks from judges, Award presentation

Info: 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM | Winner Spotlight + Photos Interview + media capture, Final networking

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Electric Studio, 51 Harper Avenue, Detroit, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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