the 15th Biennial
Cocktail Couture
Date: MAY 16TH, 2025
Location: Bowing Oaks Plantation
7743 Alphons St, Jacksonville, FL 32256
Time: 5:30pm - 10:00pm
DAY OF EVENT DETAILS
Benefactor Appreciation VIP Reception | 5:00 - 5:30
Networking + Cocktails | 5:30 - 6:30
Runway Show | 6:30 - 7:30
Awards Ceremony + After Party | 8:00 - 10:00
MISSION
Cocktail Couture is a biennial fashion show in Jacksonville that highlights garments made from materials sourced from the built environment. Design firms and industry experts work together to create garments based on a particular theme. Guests can witness models showcasing these exquisite pieces on the catwalk. After the event, accolades are given to recognize the best designs.
To check out winners FROM PREVIOUS YEARS
head to our Past Events.
This year’s runway fashion show invites design teams to explore the intersection of literary imagination and built environment textiles. Our theme, "Literary Fusion: Fashion Meets Genre," challenges participants to craft garments inspired by iconic characters and books from diverse literary genres. From the enchanting realms of fantasy and the gripping edges of mystery to the futuristic landscapes of sci-fi and the classic elegance of historical fiction, each creation will transform everyday textiles into extraordinary fashion statements. Join us in this innovative celebration where literature and design converge on the runway, bringing stories to life through textile artistry.
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FASHION TEAMS
Get ready for an unforgettable design experience! Teams will craft a unique garment for a model to showcase, blending creativity with industry expertise. The challenge: to design a couture masterpiece that combines fashion with the essence of a literary genre. The theme will be revealed soon, but get ready to bring your A-game and showcase your skills!
Follow the link below to view our team welcome packet and kickstart your journey with Cocktail Couture.
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AWARD CATEGORIES
The Fashion Show Awards celebrate excellence across categories, recognizing creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and presentation. Honors include top overall design, thematic mastery, and audience favorites, showcasing the visionary talent of designers.
Couture Excellence
Recognizes the best overall design, excelling across multiple judging criteria, with a cohesive presentation and high-fashion appeal. Awarded to the garment with the highest cumulative score across all judging categories, representing the pinnacle of design, craftsmanship, and presentation.People's Choice
Determined by audience votes via text, celebrating the garment and presentation that resonates most with the crowd.
Theme Mastery
Recognizes the garment that best embodies the assigned theme, incorporating both conceptual depth and alignment with the theme.Flawless Craftsmanship
Honors the garment with exceptional construction quality, tailoring, and attention to detail, showcasing advanced technical skill.Material Alchemy
Celebrates the most innovative and effective use of vendor-provided materials, emphasizing creativity and transformation.Runway Ready
Awarded to the garment that exudes elegance and sophistication, with a commanding presence on the runway.Best Concept Art
Recognizes the most visually striking and innovative design sketch, highlighting artistic clarity and its connection to the final garment.