Construction to Couture

Presented by Pittsburgh Fashion Week and the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, in collaboration with Diamonds by Rothschild, DochertyX, an exciting, elevated division of the Docherty Agency, Acrobatique Creative, and Izzazu Salon, Spa, and Blowout Bar, 

PFW Style on the Square Construction to Couture: Pop-Up Fashion Shoot and Cocktail Crawl” reimagines fashion through the lens of sustainability, design, and architectural heritage.

Set against the dynamic backdrop of Market Square, this Editorial Photo and Video Shoot will transform the city’s iconic plaza into a celebration of reclaimed beauty and forward-thinking style.

Pizzaiolo Primo Market Square Signature Cocktail, "The Runway"

On Thursday, September 18, from 5:30–9 PM, attendees are invited to take part in a Featured Cocktail Crawl across Market Square. Participating businesses will highlight Fashion Week–inspired cocktails, special menu items or exclusive features, creating a lively evening of fashion, flavor, and community.

Business Features Throughout the WeekIn addition to the September 18th Cocktail Crawl, Market Square businesses will extend the celebration with exclusive Pittsburgh Fashion Week features and offers Monday, September 15th through Saturday, September 20th, ensuring fashion enthusiasts and visitors alike can experience the energy of Fashion Week all week long.

• Virginia Nicoll - Hernandez with model, Alice Michelle Kelsey-Toomer
• Suz Pisano with model, Allison Cronin
• Brian David with model, Kinley Martin
• Imani Batts with model, Tiaura Davis
• Starr Thomas with model, Siawaa Antwi
• Michael Nolan Kouri with model, Rachel Landry
• Sidney Rice with model, Ella Evans
• Cathy Olivar with model, Marisa Becerra
• Laura Luzier with model, Erin Mykich
• Nzuri Noni with model, Lauren Navilliat
  

  Each designer will showcase a custom couture design using salvaged and repurposed materials -from historic architectural fabrics to construction remnants- creating high fashion with purpose.

• Megan Wallace
• Mazie Doebling 
• Malissa Bradford
• Kayla Jade Blackwell 
• Rachal Landry
• Markus Adams &  
• Libby Pirone

• Vondre Clark, Photographer
• Nick Zaller, Videographer 
• Gary Kalinosky, Acrobatique Creative Graphic Designer

During a $15 million revitalization led by the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership, Market Square stands as a symbol of transformation — mirroring the very theme of this event.

Despite phased construction, the space remains vibrant and accessible, featuring infrastructure updates that support public art, performances, and fashion showcases like this one. “Construction to Couture” celebrates the rebirth of this central space as a canvas for creative reinvention.

Revel Signature Cocktail, “Coco Couture”

Fashion meets food and community. Visitors can enjoy exclusive post-shoot experiences with Market Square businesses, including:

• Space Bar Signature Cocktail, ‘Galactic Glam,” the most glamorous molecular cocktail in the galaxy.  
• The Yard Signature Cocktail, “Catwalk Candy,” featuring cotton candy infused Jose Cuervo, agave, lemon juice, topped with club soda.  
• Pizzaiolo Primo Market Square Signature Cocktail, "The Runway."  Made with Rye whiskey, Aperol, wild blueberry amaro, lemon and garnished with a dehydrated orange and star anise.
• City Works Signature Cocktail, “Blue Steel (blueberry margarita) and The Devil Drinks Naga (non-alcoholic).  
• Revel Signature Cocktail, “Coco Couture,”  featuring flavors of coconut, almond and chocolate.  
• love, Pittsburgh featuring the love, Selfie Wall; Spin the Wheel of love; Leave-one take-one love notes.
• Millie’s Ice Cream Fashion Week Parfait: Lemon Cheesecake Ice cream with a black tea ripple, lemon curd, crushed waffle cones and real whipped cream
• Alta Via Signature Cocktails, Little Black Dress and Tuxedo
• Medi’s on Market Signature Grilled Chicken Salad
• Aperitivo Club Signature Cocktail, Dolce & Garibaldi
• Emerson’s Signature Cocktail, Le Smoking, a mezcal based cocktail in honor of YSL Le Smoking
• Nicholas Coffee & Tea Co Signature Coffee or Tea
• And more
  

  Specialty Pittsburgh Fashion Week Cocktails, and curated offers will be available for Fashion Week attendees throughout the day and evening.

Outdoor Editorial Photo and Video Shoot featuring 10 couture looks.

Instagram: @pittsburgh.fashionweek

Facebook: @pghfw  

Ronda Zegarelli | [email protected] | 412-303-6456

City Works Signature Cocktails, “Blue Steel” and “The Devil Drinks Nada”

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