Fashionetta® 2026 presents “The Pink Carpet Experience” in Downtown Phoenix on Dec. 5

Posted On 10 Oct 2026

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Longtime holiday tradition returns with celebrity stylist Lana Rae and a runway fundraiser supporting scholarships and community programs

Fashionetta® returns Saturday, Dec. 5, with “The Pink Carpet Experience,” this year’s theme for a longtime Phoenix holiday fundraising tradition. Presented by the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation in partnership with the Delta Beta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the event at the Sheraton Phoenix Downtown will feature breakfast, boutique shopping and a runway fashion presentation.

Fashion show producer Lana Rae, a casting director and celebrity stylist, will lead this year’s runway production.

Rae produced the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women fashion show with Macy’s for nine years and regularly appears on Baltimore–Washington TV as a fashion expert.

The event brings together guests, community partners and sponsors to support the foundation’s scholarships and programs in education, leadership development, health awareness and community service. This year’s theme puts a fresh spin on the longstanding fundraiser while preserving its philanthropic mission.

“Fashionetta® is about so much more than fashion. It’s about what we can accomplish when our community comes together with a shared purpose,” said Sherry McFadden, president of the Phoenix AKARAMA Foundation. “Every ticket purchased and every sponsorship helps us create opportunities for students and support programs that make a meaningful difference in our community.”

Proceeds from ticket sales and sponsorships support the foundation’s philanthropic initiatives. The event also offers sponsors and community partners an opportunity to connect with attendees while supporting local
students and families.

Event information:

What: Fashionetta® 2026: The Pink Carpet Experience
When: Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 at 9 a.m.
Where: Sheraton Phoenix Downtown, 340 N. Third St., Phoenix
Tickets and sponsorships: phxakarama.org

Event subject to change without notice.

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