MISS D: PRESIDENT OBAMA IN DETROIT!
What an exciting week! President Obama’s visit was a huge success! I will post a detailed recap in the next few days. In the meantime here’s a special picture taken right before the guests arrived. [...]
SPOTLIGHT: FID 2012 RECAP!
Fashion in Detroit 2012 was a huge success!! The team and all the talented people involved in planning made the event seamless. Thank you again, everyone who donated their time! We raised money for the Ronald McDonald House and created more awareness for local designers. It was a wonderful celebration of Detroit talent and coming [...]
SPOTLIGHT: Joe & Denise talk FID 2012!
‘Fashion in Detroit’ Prepares to Hit the Runway At MotorCity Casino Hotel: MyFoxDETROIT.com
EVENTS: First Friday @ Chen Chow
We hope to see you at Chen Chow on Friday March 2nd for First Friday!! Come enjoy the “Runway Roll” in honor of Fashion in Detroit 2012!
EVENTS: Fashion in Detroit 2012
We are a few weeks away from Fashion in Detroit 2012! It’s going to be the best year yet. Confirmed Runway Shows: *Peter Soronen *Homeslice- Emily Thornhill *Denise Ilitch Designs & Motor City Blues *Neimans *Natalia Villafana *Bachrach *Morado Blue *IADT ~ Student Show *Amantes de la Moda ~Student Show Video Blog from Joe: http://tinyurl.com/876zb55 [...]
SPOTLIGHT: New Years Eve Recap!
Many of us enjoy spending New Years Eve with our friends and families and there’s no better place than Detroit to bring in 2012. The Fox Theater hosted hosted a concert with the popular R&B group, New Edition. The Red Wings won against the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on their [...]
EVENTS: DID Trunk Show @ DIA!
We are excited for our trunk show at the DIA later this month. If you have not been to the DIA recently, make the trip downtown on Tues, December 27th! Currently, the museum has the Rembrandt Exhibit (Rembrandt And The Face of Jesus). Here’s a clip re the exhibit: After walking through the [...]
Cupcakes and Crinoline!
The DID Team partnered with Macy’s (Somerset) Bridal Salon on Saturday, December 3rd for their annual Cupcakes & Crinoline event. Brides who attended, were able to get a hair & makeup trial, dress fitting (with accessory styling from our team) and cake sampling. The day was a huge success – as we introduced our bridal [...]
Dailies: 100 Leaders Who Cook!
Denise was featured on Fox 2 Cooking Segment on Monday November 7th promoting 100 Leaders Who Cook! Denise’s recipe: Guacamole with Pomegranate & Butternut Squash! Recipe copliments – Of Barrio! Ingredients: 2 each Avocados (seeded and mashed) 1/2 cup Butternut Squash (diced, roasted with cumin and salt) 1 each Serrano Chile (roasted and chopped) 1/2 [...]
SPOTLIGHT: Woodward Dream Cruise- Just Detroit Event August 20th!
On Saturday, August 20th, Denise Ilitch Designs will be participating in “Just Detroit” at Just Baked (Woodward location) – We will be giving away *free* Detroit car decals to first 100 customers (picture below)!! Detroit Graffiti Car Decal!
EVENTS: Stop by “Just Detroit” on Sat Aug 20th!
On Saturday August 20th (10am-8pm) Denise Ilitch Designs will be participating in “Just Detroit“ at Just Baked! We will be selling our Detroit Graffiti Apparel and hanging with other local Detroit vendors! We hope you can stop by!!
EVENTS: Rail District Block Party! Weds, July 20th!
Local Rail District businesses will join together for a Block Party at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 20. The festivities will take place near the DID showroom located on Cole Street to offer music and food from Just Baked Cupcakes, Zumba Mexican Grille and Greek Islands Coney Restaurant! Denise Ilitch Designs will be offering 10% [...]
SPOTLIGHT: Christ Child House Event!
May 13, 2011 – Ladies from all around the Metro Detroit area ventured to Pine Lake Country Club for the Christ Child House luncheon to mingle with friends, catch a glimpse of the latest fashions from local designers, and shop the assortment of vendors to help support the cause. Shondell Patterson, the president elect explained [...]
EVENTS: Michigan Women’s Tax Association
Denise is speaking at Walsh College tomorrow, Tuesday, May 17th at 10:30am. She will be the Keynote speaker at Michigan Women’s Tax Association event! Walsh College – Novi Campus 41500 Gardenbrook Road, Novi, MI 48375-1313(248) 349-5454 (800) 925-7402 walshcollege.edu
MISS D: 12th Annual Friends for Children Award!
Saturday night, I was honored to receive The 12th Annual Friends For Children Award. It is “in recognition of your commitment to Detroits Children and Children’s Causes”. Given by Friends School in Detroit. The night was very special, below are some pictures of the wonderful night hosted by Friends School. This was the beautiful award I [...]
SPOTLIGHT: Tigers Opening Day 2011!
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAME! Below are pics from Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park. (Friday, April 8th) The Tigers played a great game against the Kansas City Royals, we won, 5 – 2!
SPOTLIGHT: EVENTS AROUND TOWN – Women Business Leaders
On April 14th Mercy High School will host “Women Mean Business Symposium,” read below for more information found online at patch.com. To register click here! I look forward to being a part of this event! Other great women who will be apart of the event include: Anne Doyle, Mary Kramer, Faye Nelson, Rochelle Riley, Kathleen [...]
SPOTLIGHT: Event – Michigan Women’s Foundation Recap
Michigan Women’s Foundation hosted their annual Women of Achievement & Courage dinner on Tuesday, March 29th at Motor City Casino. It was a lovely evening. Thanks to everyone involved and the MWF! Some pics from the night are below. Enjoy! Marian Ilitch, Denise Ilitch, Carol Goss, Cecile Cave Fehsenfeld The Ilitch Family! Great Pic! Mom [...]
SPOTLIGHT: Event- Roundtable for Detroit Student Safety
3/30/11 – This morning, in conjunction with Skillman Foundation, City of Detroit’s Forum on Youth Violence and Ambassador Magazine- Detroit students will talk about their concerns and fears over school violence during a special round table. Below is information from an interview with Dave LewAllen from Channel 7, about what we will be discussing and hopeful [...]
SPOTLIGHT: “Unheard Stories” on 3-30-11
I look forward to this Roundtable on March 30th (10am) at Michigan State University – Detroit Center. It’s going to be an interesting discussion! Please attend if you want to be inspired, learn and be a part of the conversation!