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Join us for the 7th annual Fall Fashion Show, a fundraiser for Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul.

On Sunday, September 22, from 12 to 3 pm, the Alliance Française will host the 7th Annual Fall Fashion Fundraiser, this year bringing it to the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. This annual event is a unique opportunity to discover local designers and boutiques, enjoy a bruncheon and bid in a silent auction, and support our non-profit organization.

Sustainable futures - vive la revolution !

Will you join the revolution? Sustainability in fashion is at the heart of this year’s show, which features local designers and boutiques that are blazing a path away from fast fashion and towards a more sustainable fashion future. Focusing on natural fabrics, upcycled finds, recycled materials, and more, this show previews some of 2025’s hottest trends and sustainable practices with a live runway show, DJ, and more! The Alliance Française will follow this year’s show with a series on sustainable fashion programming.

Fashion Show Attendees will enjoy a light buffet lunch with coffee and a cocktail/mocktail brunch beverage. A pop-up market is open to attendees to peruse and purchase the looks from the runway and this season’s latest trends. Bid in the silent auction and purchase tickets for a raffle with designer bags, local experiences, and more. Reserve your place now and join us for this fun, inspiring, and truly innovative runway show - this event will sell out!

Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul is Minnesota's French-language culture center. Your support fosters cultural awareness and language learning in our community, and keeps these programs accessible to all.

2024 Fashion Show Photos

Thank you to everyone who attended and made this event such a fun and delightful success!
Read about the show in The Mac Weekly (by Molly Friedrichs)

Tickets on Sale Now!

$115 General Admission

Includes a light lunch buffet, coffee, and your choice of a brunch cocktail or spirit-free beverage.

$150 VIP - SOLD OUT!

Includes premier front row seating, swag bag, light brunch buffet, coffee, and your choice of a Bellini or Mimosa cocktail or spirit-free beverage, and reserved table seating for enjoying refreshments and music.

Meet the boutiques, designers and stylists

Shop local, freshen your style, and support the Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul!

silent Auction and purse Raffle

The silent auction opens September 18! With or without a ticket to the show, you can still support the Alliance Française’s fundraiser. The auction will include certificates for shows, restaurants, and experiences, and fashionable accessories - with all proceeds supporting Alliance Française Mpls/St Paul.

Bring a purse… win a purse! Donation not only helps our community, it promotes a sustainable future. When you bring a gently used or never used purse or briefcase to the show, you’ll be entered into a raffle for a beautiful new bag by French designer Catherine Gaillard. Donated bags will be given to our friends at Dress for Success Twin Cities!

Brunch Buffet Menu

Sliced Fresh Fruit and Berries
Cheese Platter, with four varieties of cheese, berries, nuts, dried fruit, toasted seeds, Swedish crisp bread, imported crackers
Salad with Butter Lettuce, Clothbound Cheddar, Marcona Almonds, Apple Cider Vinegar, Lemon Oil
Cucumber Radish Skagen on Brioche
Vegetarian Quiche
Dark Chocolate dipped Strawberries
One ticket for a complimentary Bellini or Mimosa cocktail
Cash bar with wine, beer, and N/A beverages