IKLÉ Runway Fashion Show

Step into an extraordinary evening where fashion meets art! Discover original designs, upcycled fashion, and wearable art from designers.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where fashion, art, and imagination come together!

Join us on Saturday, April 3, 2027, for the IKLÉ Runway Fashion Show, a curated celebration of original fashion designs, innovative upcycled creations, and wearable art from talented student, emerging, independent, and established designers across the Dallas–Fort Worth area.

This isn't your typical fashion show! It's an opportunity to discover extraordinary talent, experience the stories behind the designs, meet the creative minds who bring them to life, and shop one-of-a-kind creations.

And the setting is just as extraordinary as the fashion!

Hosted at Gallery DeFi, an award-winning, 16,000-square-foot immersive art gallery in West Dallas, you'll be surrounded by incredible artwork from more than 50 artists representing 11 countries.

Imagine watching original fashion collections come to life among towering murals, contemporary sculptures, colorful installations, and immersive artistic environments.

At IKLÉ Runway, the gallery isn't just the venue. It's part of the experience!

Throughout the evening, enjoy fashion, art, music, light bites, drinks, designer shopping, and opportunities to connect with fellow creatives and fashion enthusiasts.

Discover it. Experience it. Shop it. Connect with the creator.

EXPERIENCE FASHION DIFFERENTLY

👗 THE RUNWAY EXPERIENCE

The designers are the stars of this show!

Experience a dynamic runway presentation featuring entirely original clothing collections, imaginative upcycled fashion, and wearable art that pushes the boundaries of traditional design.

Each participating designer will have their own dedicated runway presentation, giving you a closer look at their creative vision, craftsmanship, and individuality.

Our emcee will introduce each designer and share the inspiration, stories, and artistic processes behind their collections.

From original garments created from the ground up to existing materials transformed into something unexpected, every collection has a story worth telling.

At the conclusion of each presentation, the designer will step onto the runway for a well-deserved moment in the spotlight!

🎨 SURROUNDED BY ART AT GALLERY DEFI

Your fashion show ticket also gives you access to one of Dallas's most exciting immersive art destinations!

Gallery DeFi features:

• 16,000 square feet of immersive art and creative installations
• Artwork by more than 50 artists representing 11 countries
• Large-scale murals, sculptures, paintings, photography, and neon installations
• Immersive environments featuring art, light, and sound
• Incredible backdrops for exploring, discovering, and taking photographs

Gallery DeFi was recognized as a 2026 Best of Texas Art Galleries winner by Guide to Texas and nominated for Best Immersive Experience in the Dallas Observer's Best of Dallas 2026.

Instead of attending a fashion show in a traditional event space, you'll be surrounded by art and creativity everywhere you turn.

The runway is just the beginning. The entire gallery is part of your experience!

🛍️ SHOP THE RUNWAY

See it. Love it. Meet the designer. Make it yours.

IKLÉ Runway is about more than showcasing fashion. It's about supporting the creatives behind the designs!

Explore a curated shopping experience featuring original clothing, upcycled fashion, jewelry, accessories, and one-of-a-kind wearable art.

You'll have time to browse collections, meet the designers, learn about their creative processes, and purchase pieces that reflect your personal style.

Discover something extraordinary that you won't find in traditional retail stores!

🥂 SIP, SOCIALIZE & CONNECT

Enjoy light bites, drinks, music, and an inviting atmosphere filled with fashion enthusiasts, artists, designers, and members of the Dallas creative community.

Whether you're planning a night out with friends, a creative date night, or simply looking for something different to do in Dallas, IKLÉ Runway is designed to bring people together through creativity.

📸 DRESS TO EXPRESS!

Your style. Your personality. Your runway moment.

We encourage you to have fun with fashion!

Think bold colors, unexpected combinations, vintage treasures, artistic accessories, original creations, or whatever makes you feel most like yourself.

There is no single definition of style, and that's exactly what we're celebrating!

With Gallery DeFi's incredible artwork as your backdrop, you'll find plenty of opportunities to capture memorable photographs throughout the evening.

🎁 TAKE A LITTLE CREATIVITY HOME

Every guest will receive a curated IKLÉ Runway gift bag and an event program featuring information about the participating designers.

Your program will help you discover the talent behind the collections and stay connected with the designers after the event.

VIP guests will receive an elevated gift bag with additional surprises!

🎟️ CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE

EARLY BIRD GENERAL ADMISSION | $35

Limited to the first 25 tickets!

Be among the first to secure your spot at a special introductory price.

Includes all General Admission benefits.

GENERAL ADMISSION | $45

Your ticket includes:

• Admission to the IKLÉ Runway Fashion Show
• Access to Gallery DeFi's 16,000-square-foot immersive art experience
• Runway presentations featuring original designs, upcycled fashion, and wearable art
• Opportunities to meet and shop directly from participating designers
• Light bites and drinks
• Photography opportunities throughout the gallery
• A curated IKLÉ Runway gift bag
• An event program featuring participating designers
• Post-event photos, designer information, and shopping information

VIP EXPERIENCE | $65

Get closer to the creativity with our exclusive VIP experience!

Enjoy everything included with General Admission, PLUS:

• Exclusive early entry at 5:30 PM
• Designer meet-and-greet and photo opportunities
• First access to shop designer collections and available merchandise
• Premium reserved runway seating
• A special welcome drink
• An elevated VIP gift bag

VIP tickets are limited!

🕒 THE EVENING AT A GLANCE

5:30 PM | VIP EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE

VIP guests enjoy early entry, designer meet-and-greets, photo opportunities, welcome drinks, and first access to shopping.

6:00 PM | GENERAL ADMISSION DOORS OPEN

Explore Gallery DeFi, shop original fashion and wearable art, enjoy refreshments, and connect with fellow guests.

6:30 PM | THE RUNWAY EXPERIENCE

Take your seat for an exciting presentation of original fashion collections, innovative upcycled designs, and wearable art.

Discover the inspiration and craftsmanship behind each designer's work as their collections come to life on the runway.

7:30 PM | SHOP THE RUNWAY + MEET THE DESIGNERS

The runway show may be over, but the experience continues!

Connect with the designers and models, shop your favorite pieces, take photos, and enjoy more time exploring the gallery.

8:00 PM | EVENT CONCLUDES

Leave inspired, with your curated gift bag, event program, and new creative discoveries!

❤️ MORE THAN A FASHION SHOW

Creative talent deserves to be seen, celebrated, and supported.

That's the belief behind IKLÉ Runway.

Kathryn Iklé is a creative entrepreneur, designer, arts advocate, and, above all, a creator of experiences.

With a career spanning both the corporate and nonprofit sectors, Kathryn has built her professional career around design, marketing, creative leadership, and community engagement. Her passion lies in bringing people together through meaningful experiences that inspire creativity, spark connections, and celebrate individuality.

Having served as president of three arts organizations in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, Kathryn is a passionate champion for the creative community. From art exhibitions and cultural events to collaborative experiences that connect designers, artists, and creative professionals, she believes creativity is most powerful when it is shared.

At the heart of everything she creates is a simple passion: discovering extraordinary talent and finding new ways to help it shine.

Kathryn loves bringing creative visions to life, connecting talented individuals with new audiences, and creating environments where artists and designers feel celebrated, supported, and inspired.

That passion became the driving force behind IKLÉ Runway.

Rather than producing a traditional fashion show, Kathryn envisioned something more: an immersive experience where fashion, art, and individuality come together, and where the designers themselves are the stars of the show.

IKLÉ Runway provides a platform for student, emerging, independent, and established designers and wearable artists to showcase their craftsmanship, share their creative stories, connect with potential customers, and gain meaningful exposure.

The show celebrates both entirely original fashion designs and innovative upcycled creations, recognizing the artistry of designing something new as well as the imagination involved in transforming existing garments and materials into extraordinary works of wearable art.

For Kathryn, IKLÉ Runway is about much more than what happens on the runway. It's about the inspiration behind each collection, the craftsmanship in every detail, the stories waiting to be told, and the talented individuals who bring it all to life.

Because great fashion deserves to be seen, great creativity deserves to be celebrated, and great experiences have the power to bring people together.

Because the real stars of IKLÉ Runway aren't just the clothes. They're the creatives who bring them to life.

♿ ACCESSIBILITY & INCLUSION

Fashion, art, and creativity are for everyone!

At the IKLÉ Runway Fashion Show, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to experience and enjoy creativity in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

We are committed to making our event as accessible and enjoyable as possible for guests of all abilities.

If you have accessibility needs, require accommodations, or have questions about navigating the venue, seating, or participating in the experience, please contact us in advance through Eventbrite so we can discuss how best to support your visit.

We want every guest to feel welcome, comfortable, and included as we celebrate fashion, art, and individuality together!

📍 EVENT DETAILS

IKLÉ Runway Fashion Show | Curated Creativity

Saturday, April 3, 2027

Gallery DeFi
2200 Evanston Avenue
Dallas, TX 75208

VIP Entry: 5:30 PM
General Admission: 6:00 PM
Runway Presentation: 6:30–7:30 PM
Shop the Runway: 7:30–8:00 PM

Limited tickets available!

Whether you're a fashion enthusiast, art lover, creative professional, or simply someone who appreciates originality, IKLÉ Runway invites you to experience fashion in a completely different way.

Come for the fashion. Stay for the art. Discover something extraordinary.

IKLÉ RUNWAY FASHION SHOW

Where Fashion Meets Art, Culture, Community & Creativity.

Get your tickets and be part of the experience!