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'Fashion On The Avenue' Brings The Runway To Downtown Greenwich

GREENWICH, Conn. - Greenwich held its fifth annual outdoor fashion-fest Wednesday evening, as "Fashion on the Avenue" drew crowds downtown to sample cigars, check out new cars and boats, and see fitness and dance demonstrations.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A young boy sees something that catches his interest at Wednesday's fashion show in Greenwich.

A young boy sees something that catches his interest at Wednesday's fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Residents turn out to watch the fashion show on Greenwich Avenue.

Residents turn out to watch the fashion show on Greenwich Avenue.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Elvis strikes a pose while walking the runway at Wednesday's fashion show.

Elvis strikes a pose while walking the runway at Wednesday's fashion show.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A group of children - future models or designers? - watches the fashion show on Greenwich Avenue.

A group of children - future models or designers? - watches the fashion show on Greenwich Avenue.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Three girls watch the fashion show Wednesday night on Greenwich Avenue.

Three girls watch the fashion show Wednesday night on Greenwich Avenue.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Ricardo Sopin (L) and Iraida Volodina, of Greenwich, show off their dance skills, in a dance demonstration from Arthur Murray's.

Ricardo Sopin (L) and Iraida Volodina, of Greenwich, show off their dance skills, in a dance demonstration from Arthur Murray's.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Some of the child models watch the action while waiting for their turn to walk the runway.

Some of the child models watch the action while waiting for their turn to walk the runway.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Area residents of all ages modeled fashions from local retailers and designers at 'Fashion on the Avenue' fashion show in Greenwich.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A young girl watches models walk the runway at Wednesday's Fashion on the Avenue.

A young girl watches models walk the runway at Wednesday's Fashion on the Avenue.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
Wednesday's fashion show event includes a Nat Sherman cigar sampling.

Wednesday's fashion show event includes a Nat Sherman cigar sampling.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

And yes, to watch a fashion show.

Models included area youngsters, as well as adults of all ages. They all strutted their stuff down the Avenue runway — a red carpet stretched out on Greenwich Avenue — showing off designs from area retailers and designers.

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei and event founder and NaveaStyle President Geri Corrigan gave brief remarks before the show, and international recording artist Christina Connors of Greenwich sang the National Anthem.

"We're excited this year, because we've partnered with the Greenwich Arts Council," Corrigan told Daily Voice. "We have almost 50 models in the store, over 20 stores, also independent designers. We have about a dozen sponsors - which is about three times what we've had in the past. 

"We've got a Nat Sherman cigar sampling, Mercedes-Benz, gourmet food trucks ... a little bit of everything this year. We're excited that every year it grows. It's a beautiful evening, and brings out a great crowd."

Greenwich Avenue was closed from Elm Street to Havemeyer Place for the live outdoor ‘red carpet’ runway show. This year’s event was held in a new location, in partnership with The Greenwich Arts Council. 

The show also featured a performance by dancers from The Arthur Murray Grande Ballroom of Greenwich and boats presented by Beacon Point Marine. Greenwich CrossFit held fitness demonstrations, Zen Bronze offered free refreshments and guests also enjoyed delicacies provided by gourmet food trucks.

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