The brand new Hard Rock Hotel in Palm Springs, a desert resort city in California, was the venue for the inaugural Palm Springs Fashion Weekend held from October 25 to 27. The poolside fashion runway took style outdoors, under the stars. The event was the brainchild of Palm Springs business leaders and locals Jim Casey, Kim Waltrip and Trini Garza of Troupe Productions. The show was produced by Mikey Koffman, the executive producer of L.A. Fashion Weekend. Swimwear designs included Salt by Layla Pakzad, Stone Fox Swim by Chelsea Bell and Mandalynn by Amanda Dukehart. The audience relaxed in chaise lounges surrounding the pool while the models paraded to electrifying music. Troupe Productions’ Top Rock, a musical dance ensemble, provided entertainment and fun for the weekend. Palm Springs Mayor Steve Pougnet supported the fashion show and also modeled on the runway along with News Channel 3 reporter Bianca Rae. The event concluded with a day-long pool party that had everyone going wild.
PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF JIM COX, LANI GARFIELD AND MARC GLASSMAN