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ROYAL RUNWAY
(ARTS, BEATS & EATS)
EVENT 008.
On September 2nd, 2023 history was made as Channel Iris produced Royal Runway; the very first fashion show at Arts, Beats & Eats summer festival.
The event served as a success, trafficking thousands to Downtown Royal Oak’s retailers. Over 8 brands and 40 models took the stage. Published on Metro Times and featured on Fox 2 News, Royal Oak is now positioned as the "Fashion Hub" in Metro Detroit.
Our team collaborated with Aveda Institute, providing service hours to upcoming graduates! House of Dank provided an installation that created an interactive experience during the show.
Locations: Royal Oak (Detroit)
INFERNO
EVENT 007.
Things got Spicy during the Channel Iris x Noir Leather Inferno Fashion Show. Our team took the stage as we produced the fashion show that showcased Noir Leather garments while providing a platform for talent to share their kinks and taboos. This was done tastefully as 50 Models ran the walkway, including a live music performance by Synthia Looper who plays the main angelic protagonist who joins the devilish side.
Successes: Published in Metro Times. Showcased over 50 talents, including MUAS and Musician Synthia Looper. Both brands' first collaborative fashion show with over 5 Leather Designers.
Location: The Russel Industrial Center
Photographers: OfficialxBoobie | Darkarii
#FUCKYOURCRITERIA
CAMPAIGN x FILM PARTY
EVENT 006.
#FuckYourCriteria was a Campaign and Film Release Party that premiered in Detroit. The film was selected to play at Burning Man during Black Rock City Film Festival 2022. The event celebrated radical expression and individuality as the film took a deep dive into the lives of underground artists from Detroit who combat societal constructs. The premiere party was held at The Compound where underground artists including Super Future and Dream Beach performed live on two stages, including an LED wall, vendors, and a custom game room.
The event created a space where individuals were able to channel their "alter ego" as a creative means to survive while dismantling beauty standards, Industry norms, and Religious brainwashing.
Locations: The Compound (Detroit)
Burning Man (Nevada)
NEON RAIN
EVENT 005.
This Neo-Noir experience highlights Detroits Underground Designer STEIN. Avante Garde wear meets futuristic tech during Detroits Month of Design.
Successes: showcased designer STEIN within an experience that invited the general public to be part of the installations. Visual artist Kevin Russian curated a project map light show that illuminated never before seen pieces, worn by models.
Location: The Russel Industrial Center
Photographers: Long Live Iris & Zora Bowens
WONDERLAND DETROIT
EVENT 004.
Wonderland Detroit 2021 served as Detroits official pride celebration with over 500 attendees at max capacity. Experiential aspects: Drag show, rideable sculptures, art installations, body painting, live painting, dominatrix, masseuses, and vendors. With four individually themed rooms and 16 DJ's from various collectives. Collectively 33 underground individuals were showcased and an entire community celebrated.
Location: Menjos Complex
KAROSHI UNITED
EVENT 003.
This event was a collaboration with underground Detroit fashion brand, Karoshi United.
Successes: showcased designer Karoshi United via a shoot party with five models and one MUA in an alternative techno venue. Karoshi United received exposure and sold many items. Designer received fresh, on brand content. Models and public also received content
Location: The Tangent Gallery
Photographers: Long Live Iris & Zora Bowens
AREA 54
EVENT 002.
We successfully hosted this Channel Iris brand launch at the Magic Stick to gain exposure by doing a photoshoot of the collective and public. We brought in a photo studio, a booth, sold art, and introduced ourselves while cultivating and establishing a bigger relationship with the public.
Successes:
Interacting with Detroit collectives and building network. Showcasing Channel Iris models and team. Introducing an experience to an event.
Location: The Alley Deck/Magic Stick
Photographer: Long Live Iris
EAT DA RICH
EVENT 001.
Event one was a collaboration with underground Detroit fashion brand, Eat Da Rich. This was a mini test run to test ability on organizing people and gathering talent. Six underground talents showcased. It was a major success with publishing by the designer on website and social media and tons of content - all shared by the talent featured.
Photographers: Long Live Iris & Zora Bowens