Project Runway Packs Them In; Night Four of the El Paseo Fashion Show

Fashion and television collided in a colorful splash of fun and style Wednesday night at the El Paseo Fashion Show.

With the Real Housewives of Orange County sitting ringside and American Idol finalist Kimberly Locke providing the vocals, Project Runway designers Michael Costello, Mondo Guerra and Christopher Collins delighted the standing room only crowd at the big white tent on the corner of Larkspur and El Paseo.

Thursday night the show continues with the Fashion Institute of Design and merchandising (FIDM) Debut 2011. Doors open at 7 p.m. The show begins at 8 p.m.

The photo above was taken by Digital Arts Technology Academy student Arlene Arellano.

Night Two, El Paseo Fashion Show

Long-legged models and kids with attitude strolled the runway on the second night of the fashion parade at the El Paseo Fashion Week under the big white tent at the corner of El Paseo and Mountain Shadow. Monday night's event featured local stores Tommy Bahama, El Paseo Jewelry, White House Black Market, Cactus Flower Shoe Salon, Wayne's Collection, Eileen Fisher, She She Kids, V&G Hip Wear and Accessories, BB one, Bebe, Tink, Don Vincent, Dani, Josie's on El Paseo, and Chelsea Taylor.

Digital Arts Technology Academy student Spencer McQuinn photographed Monday night's action.

The runway show continues Tuesday night with Rocking Roberge Spectacular. Tent doors open at 7 p.m. with the show beginning at 8 p.m.