Spring Fashions Hit the Main Line Runway

Why should New York and Paris get all the fun?

Style enthusiasts in the western Philadelphia suburbs have their own chance to experience the glitz and glamour of a runway show during Main Line Fashion Week at the Grace Winery at Sweetwater Farm in Glen Mills. Boutiques throughout the Main Line, including Berwyn, Malvern, Wayne and Narberth, will see models strut their styles Tuesday and Wednesday nights. The runway shows will lead up to a marketplace event Friday evening that allows guests to get their hands on the season’s top fashions.

Founded by public relations specialist Patricia Mae Maristch, Main Line Fashion Week was created to support local businesses and celebrate the style of the Main Line and Philadelphia’s western suburbs.

Main Line Fashion Week kicked off Monday with a style panel and workshop featuring local fashion designers such as Jennifer Risk of Belladwella Interiors in Wayne and Thais Da Silva of Dia Doce in West Chester. Tuesday’s runway show begins at 6 p.m. and will feature styles from shopes including Revivals Boutiques in Narberth, Barring Eyewear in Philadelphia and Posh Collections in Malvern.

Wednesday’s show will feature an appearance by Miss Philadelphia 2015 Julia Rae and highlight spring fashions from Nich Boutique in West Chester, Pretty Pretty Rebel in Philadelphia and La Chic Boutique in Chester Springs. The week ends with a Fitness in Fashion show by Athlete of King of Prussia and a workout at the winery led by instructors from barre3 in Berwyn on Thursday and a chance for guests to browse through the fashion at pop-up shops Friday night.

Tickets for Main Line’s most stylish week range from $10 to $140, and options include a daily and weekly pass. Proceeds will benefit Wings for Success, a local organization that provides professional clothing for low-income women.