The 6th Annual ‘Rags $2 Riches Detroit’ Thrifted Fashion Show & Gala Showcases ‘Evening Wear With A Twist’ and Model Rockie-B Makes Her Designer Debut With LaCasa NeAngels

The 6th Annual Rags $2 Riches Fashion Show Gala showcased thrifted and up-cycled looks sponsored by The Salvation Army and Model turned Designer, Rockie B, made her Design debut with her thrifted couture line–LaCAsa NeAngels.

*“Evening Wear With A Twist” Rags $2 Riches Detroit promo shoot photographed by* *The Ghetto Vogue Gallery*.

The 6th Annual Rags $2 Riches Fashion Show Gala, an event highlight on the Detroit Fashion calendar, was held Sunday, February 25 at the Jam Handy located in New Center, Detroit, a gothic-revival performing arts space and art gallery repurposed from a historically significant film studio and relic of Detroit’s film industry. The 6th annual sustainable fashion showcase opened with a gallery-style, fine art presentation from two local artists and closed with a lively post show gala featuring a performance from a local R&B duo.

***Detroit Fine Artists*** ***at the 6th Annual Rags $2 Riches Detroit Fashion Show***

This year, show producer and fashion creative Stephanie ‘The Bag Ladie’ Bedell curated the various looks with the evening’s theme; ‘Evening Wear With a Twist’ threaded throughout, accessorized by William Palmer Homme and Jaiden Brand. Each thrifted and up-cycled garment was sourced from one of the largest thrift stores in the Southeast, and long-time event sponsor, The Salvation Army.

Photography by Raymond Carlos

The evening’s host, 2024 Detroit Fashion Choice Awards Stylist of the Year and well-known fashion stylist– Marv Neal, set an exciting tone for the evening and kept the energy high with some crowd modeling from a few fashionable attendees in between each segment.

Photography by Raymond Carlos

The Detroit Fashion Community sat in the front row of the show’s circular seating arrangement that drew our attention to the circular platform in the center giving the audience an intimate look at each design as the models pumped by.

***Model and art enthusiast , Rockie-B makes her fashion design debut at the 6the Annual Rags $2 Riches Detroit Fashion Show***

During the second segment of the show the audience was also introduced to LaCasa NeAngels, the fashion design debut of Rockie-B, one of Detroit’s top fashion models and beloved art enthusiast. The new couture fashion house specializes in design that incorporates elements of thrifted garments. The capsule collection featured bold colors and patterns, and fluid moving fabrics flowing down the runway. The sensual and modern vibe of the collection was highlighted through the exquisite styling of the formal head pieces, opera-length gloves, and the William Palmer Homme accessories. The show was a pleasant introduction to the LaCasa NeAngels brand and a triumphant moment for the emerging designer.