Red Ball (event)
| Red Ball | |
|---|---|
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| Status | Active |
| Genre | Fashion |
| Frequency | Annually |
| Location(s) | Denver, Colorado |
| Country | United States |
| Years active | 14 |
| Established | 2008 |
| Previous event | 2022 |
| Next event | 2023 |
| Organized by | Colorado Health Network |
| Website | coloradohealthnetwork |
Red Ball, is an annual charity fashion event for AIDS Awareness and in honor of World AIDS day held in Denver, Colorado. It is put on by the nonprofit Colorado Health Network (Formerly The Denver Colorado AIDS Project)[1] to "Ignite Awareness for World AIDS Day".[2][3][4] Held once a year, the event typically coincides with World AIDS Day or AIDS Awareness Week. The red theming of the event is inspired by the red AIDS awareness ribbon.[5]
Local and national designers have presented at the event, and are encouraged to incorporate red into their collections. Student designers in the fashion program at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design often present designs as well.[6][7]
History[edit]
In 2013 the event drew close to 1,000 guests.[8] During the 2020 Covid-19 Pandemic, the event moved online as a series of short videos, featuring new and returning designers.[9] That year, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design held a "Red Ball Exhibition" at the college's Rotunda Gallery, featuring garments and photography from students and faculty that had been created for the Red Ball.[7][10]
References[edit]
- ^ ""The Red Ball" Combines Cutting-Edge Runway & World Aids Day Awareness". FOX31 Denver. 2022-11-23. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ "7th Annual Red Ball Ignites Awareness for World AIDS Day December 1st". Latin Life Denver. 2015-11-30. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Hamblin III, Kenneth (22 November 2017). "The Stunning Fashion at the Ninth Annual Red Ball". Westword. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ "Red Ball Dec. 1 to benefit Colorado AIDS Project". The Denver Post. 2013-11-22. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Froyd, Susan (28 November 2013). "Put on Your Red Dress". Westword. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Riga, Lexi (2022-12-11). "Red Ball Presents Fiery Fashion Show for World AIDS Day". 303 Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ a b Downes, Jeremy (2020-03-02). "Alumni return for the Red Ball Exhibition". RMCAD. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Egstad, Elizabeth (2013-12-07). "Fashion Recap: Red Ball's Best Looks". 303 Magazine. Archived from the original on 2023-06-25. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ^ Manzari, Ray (2020-11-06). "Denver's Annual Red Ball Moves Online". OUT FRONT. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ "Red Ball Exhibition". RMCAD. Archived from the original on 2023-06-17. Retrieved 2023-06-17.