A Night of Fashion and Icons at The Garden Theater.
On Sunday February 4, 2024 the city of Detroit honored some of its icons in the fashion industry with class and elegance as the Detroit Fashion Choice Awards returned to the historic Garden Theater on Woodward Ave for a night of celebration and a kick start to Black History Month.
Photograph by Craig Lewis II, courtesy of Detroit Fashion Choice Awards 24 at the Garden Theater.
On the same night as the 66th Grammy Awards, the Detroit Fashion Choice Awards brought out a red carpet of their own as they recognized the trailblazers and innovators past, present, and future for their remarkable contribution and impact in the world of fashion.
Photograph by Craig Lewis II, courtesy of Detroit Fashion Choice Awards 24 at the Garden Theater. Red Carpet.
The evening was hosted by Fox 2 News Anchor and Reporter Liz Lewin and Comedian Josiah Jones as the two brought their charming, refreshing personalities on and off the stage. Testing the audience knowledge with some Detroit fashion trivia. And a evening full of laughter and smiles as the event makes to be a memorable, historic night in fashion.
As guest entered the auditorium, they were greeted by the R&B sounds of Elevate Musiq Group. Who provided the evening with some of our favorite tunes, rocking the Garden Theatre with their infectious, harmonious sound. “I believe we provide an live concert experience. We like people to feel like they’re at a show even if the venue we’re playing at has free admission we like you to feel like you got your moneys worth and then some when you finish listening to us.” says drummer Zebulun Horton II. You can catch Elevate Musiq Group each and every Friday for Elevate Fridays at Ford Patio Bar & Grill (18490 Ford Rd. Detroit, MI 48228) from 8pm -10pm for a live R&B experience.
Photograph by Craig Lewis II, courtesy of Detroit Fashion Choice Awards 24 at the Garden Theater. Left to Right bottom row, Scotty B (Bass), Lenora “Nora B” Miller (Vocals), Tommie Spivey Jr. (Keyboards) Top row Zebulun Horton II (Drums) Elevate Musiq Group.
DFCA bestowed the illustrious trailblazers of Detroit with Vanguard Honors, for their dedicated, indelible impact on the fashion culture. Honorees including Chuck Bennett “The Style Guru” with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Dr. D’Wayne Edwards, President of PLC in Detroit, MI with the Humanitarian of The Year Award. Maurice Malone, CEO of Maurice Malone USA with a Lifetime Achievement Award for four decades of consistently pushing boundaries. Loren D. Hicks, President & CEO of Michigan Fashion Week with the Fashion Trailblazer Award. Scarlett Monroe-Caine, CEO of Redfunk Collections with the Fashion Vanguard of Tomorrow Award. And Daishawn “Jelly” Franklin, CEO of Indie Fashions with the Fashion Innovator of The Year Award for his vision for reshaping the fashion industry.
Photograph by Craig Lewis II, courtesy of Detroit Fashion Choice Awards 24 at the Garden Theater. Daishawn “Jelly” Franklin owner of Indie Fashions accepting his Vanguard Honor Fashion Innovator of The Year Award.
After hundreds of nominations and 83,267 votes, rings and trophies we’re awarded to the winners of 15 different categories. Here are the winners from each favorite category.
Model of The Year - Greatness Brown
Designer of The Year - Paris La Don
Emerging Designer of The Year - Shannon Rucker
Fashion Photographer of The Year - Stephane Parker
Makeup Artist of The Year - Rashida The Glam Doctor
Hairstylist of The Year - Ebony Dickens
Fashion Stylist of The Year - Marv Neal
Fashion Retailer of The Year - Ericka Graham
Fashion Show of The Year - Indie Fashion
Fashion Forecaster of The Year - OMG Key Da Brand
Fashion Streetwear (Male) - AYV Premium Lifestyle
Fashion Streetwear (Female) - Detroit Girls Rock
Fashion Footwear - Urban Haberdashery
Formal Wear - Fly Ty Creations
Fashion Organization of The Year - Detroit Fashion Community
Stay tuned for the next Detroit Choice Awards 24 that will be held Sunday September 15th at the Garden Theater. As their mission is to continue honoring and recognizing the outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals and organizations.