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Mobile Fashion Week 2016 hosted by The Steeple on St. Francis

written by Sarah Levey September 29, 2016
Mobile Fashion Week 2016 hosted by The Steeple on St. Francis

The Steeple on St. Francis, “Old Mobile’s Most Inspired New Space,” will be hosting the 6th annual Mobile Fashion Week this Friday and Saturday night at its multi-purpose, historically renovated venue in Downtown Mobile, Alabama.

Originally founded in 1895, the motivation behind the renovation of The Steeple was to create an event-specific space in the previously dilapidated building. Since June of this year, it has provided a space for celebration for a host of events, from weddings to concert series, just to name a few. This weekend The Steeple is truly living-up to its ‘Performance Venue’ label and adding Runway Fashion Show to its long and unique list of event capabilities!

Richard McGill Hamilton, the Founder of Mobile Fashion Week, explains that MOBFW’s most recent location is “newly restored yet still embodies the beautifully historic feeling that can only be Downtown Mobile.” He further describes The Steeple to be “the perfect space for our fashion-focused charity event…the Historic Steeple is the right partner and space for our six year anniversary.”

Mobile Fashion Week is known for being ‘where fashion and community collide,’ and with The Steeple being ‘Again ready to congregate,’ this weekend’s fashion show on the most unique runway this fashion-lover has yet to encounter will be the perfect collaboration between The Steeple and the Mobile Fashion Council.

As I walked through The Steeple’s main doors on Tuesday for some pre-fashion week insight, I audibly gasped – dumbfounded – as I ventured through the foyer and into the 1895 room, letting my host, Mary Lacey Zeiders, know of my arrival. 

There are no photographs or descriptions that could have prepared me for what I both saw and felt while in this historic space.  Coming from an event-planning and styling background, ideas for parties as well as styled shoots for The Southern Atelier excitedly swirled around in my head as I took in all that The Steeple has to offer (which, as you will see, is a lot!).

When entering the building for the fashion show, you will see many of fashions elite as locals and visitors mingle around the 1895 room for a pre-show cocktail or two. As you walk up to the large bar with surprisingly modern, clean lines, be sure to look around and feel the history surrounding you. Those very lines and the historical elements blend together seamlessly.  While observing the exposed brick, the 300 year-old Alabama Pine floor, along with the original ceiling, you may begin to wonder, “if these walls could talk…”

The old and new are perfectly married in this space – the tile in the foyer was used as the inspiration for the beautiful bar top that is matched perfectly in color if not era. This fusing of the two worlds creates a feeling of history and significance combined with a modern, sophisticated twist. It gives a sense of excitement to the space. Just experiencing the architecture and history of the entire space will put you in a celebratory mood -this place was (quite literally) made to party!!

When you find the Event Room upstairs (not pictured as not to ruin the surprise!), I suggest you soak up the beauty and history of what once served as a chapel.  Even more captivating is the fact that just about every piece of it is original and was restored locally to preserve the rich history of Old Mobile that seems to still live within the walls. You cannot help but to marvel at the many intricate stained glass windows, knowing that every piece is original to the space. The history of this old building has been kept alive in a very new way for modern use. In better words, The Steeple is “where the authenticity of a century old church blends with modern renovations to create a unique backdrop”…especially for a fashion show!

The set up of this room is what has me the most excited for this very unique, forward-thinking fashion show! Since the building was renovated to be a music and event venue, The Steeple is equipped with two large projectors as well as screens and a state-of-the-art D&B sound system that will be put to full-use as the models strut down the runway.

Several groupings of chairs will form four distinct triangles, leaving the runway to create a giant X. This shape allows each seat to literally be a great seat to see the show!  The incredibly creative runway allows that at any time, a viewer will be close to the models walking by, allowing the textures and vibrant colors of the clothing to be seen in great detail. This type of interaction is almost unheard of in the fashion world and will be nothing short of breathtaking as you will feel part of the show itself.

 
FASHION SHOW INFORMATION:

Mobile Fashion Week’s opening night is this Friday, September 30th and this Saturday, October 1st, will conclude Mobile Fashion Week with “The Finale.”

Doors will open each night at 6 p.m. Showtime is set for 7 p.m. and events will conclude each night at 9 p.m. The closing night post-show After Party on October 1st will be held at the Firehouse Wine Bar in Downtown Mobile.

Our advice? Being aware that The Steeple oozes style along with the intertwining of both historic and modern glamour, be sure to dress to impress this Friday and Saturday night for both shows! After all, the perfect time to have fun with fashion and take some style risks is while attending a fashion show! And remember, this is ”The Biggest Fashion Statement for a Cause on the Gulf Coast!”

Want to join the fun? You can buy tickets by clicking HERE.

 

“AS MOBILE’S NEWEST AND GRANDEST PLACE TO GATHER – THE STEEPLE AGAIN RETURNS TO ITS ROOTS…”

#LiveFromTheSteeple

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5 comments

Linnea September 29, 2016 - 11:30 am

Beautiful venue! Should make for an exciting fashion show. Wish I could attend!

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Sarah October 13, 2016 - 7:50 am

Thank you!The Steeple made for a fabulous venue and an amazing fashion show. Hopefully you can come next year! xoxo

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Sarah Levey November 19, 2016 - 9:54 am

There is always next year!!

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