FAQ

FAQ

Q: I am an apparel designer. If I am accepted to participate in StylePointe, what will be my involvement in this project?
A:  You will be paired with a professional choreographer. Your designer apparel collection, that is accepted in the showcase, will be the inspiration behind the dance choreography.  First of all, you will need to meet with the choreographer you are collaborating with and have your collection pieces presented to them.  Next, you will be involved in an outfit trial where the dances appointed by the choreographer will wear the looks.  And finally, you will need to attend the tech and dress rehearsal and the Press Preview.  And, we highly encourage you to attend the final show to be introduced to the audience and have an opportunity to interact with them.

Q:  How many outfits should be in the collection that will be required for the showcase?
A:  Minimum 4 outfits and maximum 8 outfits will be accepted.

Q:  Do the outfits in the collection need to be dance appropriate?  i.e. giving room for movements?
A:  The outfits in the collection does not necessarily have to be dance appropriate or dance focused.  It is the challenge for the choreographers to work with any given collection to bring out the best of the stories.

Q: I am a dance choreographer. What will be my involvement in this project?
A:  You get a rare opportunity to work with a fashion designer and work in a very specific and challenging environment where you derive inspiration from the given designer collection to choreograph a dance.  And, you are expected to use the story/inspiration behind the designer’s collection, as the theme of the choreography.  The dancers will have a space to dance and a runway to catwalk.

Q: What is the name of the performance venue and where is it?
A: Dixon Place Theater located in the lower east side at 161A Chrystie Street (btwn Delancey and Rivington), NY 10002.

Q: Please tell me more about Dixon Place Theater.
A:  Dixon Place supports emerging artists.  Here is the link to their mission and history: http://dixonplace.org/about-us/mission/

Q: I am a fashion designer, what do I need to pay to be part of this project?
A: StylePointe is a FREE platform for emerging fashion designers who have readymade, existing collection  to showcase in collaboration with dancers, in an interesting performing arts environment.

Q: When does the show take place?
A: Annually, during Fall New York Fashion Week.

Q: Is this show a recurring event?
A:  This show has been a great success since 2015 and has been recommended by NY Times in 2018  and in 2019.  We have always returned to continue to support the emerging and established fashion designers and would like to continue to do so every year.  We had taken a few years hiatus since the last event in 2021, coming out of COVID.  We are looking forward to another successful event in the future.

Q: I am a fashion designer.  If I get accepted in this project, what do I get in return?
A:  You get the performance space; you get to collaborate with a professional choreographer along with the models/dancers; you get the technical support; you get professional photographs from the event; you get a video; you get to feel the audience vibe; and you get publicity via press preview, all for FREE.

Q:  What is this $50 Refundable Deposit?  Please explain.
A:  This deposit is an assurance of your commitment towards this project, which we shall hold on to, until the performance day.  Please DO NOT send in the deposit with your application.  This deposit will be collected only after your designer collection is selected and accepted as a part of this project.  The deposit of $50 will be returned to you on the day of the show/event.   Application submission is FREE.  So, don’t hold back.  Send in your application. And, for students, we are always happy to accommodate the best possible way. Just let us know. 

Q:  What kind of audience will attend the show?
A:  The show is for the general members of the public.  Anyone who buys a ticket, can attend the show.

Q.  How long is the show and what time will it start and finish?
A:  The show is typically 60 to 70 minutes long.  Tickets will be 3 tiered –  VIP, Orchestra and Mezzanine.  The number of presentations will be determined by the organizers.

If your question is not answered here, please write to us.