International Academy of Design & Technology, a school that can help creative ones transform their talent, skills and passion into career possibilities. At the Academy, you’ll find a like-minded community of creatively driven students and instructors committed to helping students develop their abilities and prepare for the exciting professional arenas of design, fashion, and media arts and technology. We’re proud to have the Academy as a Fashion Week Tampa Bay sponsor three years in a row!

IADT Tampa throws a lot of events and activities throughout the year, so you certainly don’t want to miss out on one of their biggest ones of the year! The IMAGINE Fashion Show and Expo is Saturday, June 18th, at the new Mainsail Conference Center, which is located on 5108 Eisenhower Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33634.

For more than 25 years, the IMAGINE Fashion Show and Expo has showcased the work of Academy students and alumni pursuing their goals in fashion and a host of other creatively driven industries. The night begins with a VIP pre-party at 6pm, followed by the runway show that begins at 8pm. Miss Tampa 2011, Jessie Pelletier will return to IADT as emcee.

Tickets are available through the IADT-Tampa bookstore or by calling 813-889-4300. There are a few different options: Select seating inside the Promenade is $25 and VIP seating at $50 (the price includes a pre-show reception as well as seating in the front rows). Outside, the Salon will have $10 general admission seats for an intimate runway experience with a twist.

Don’t miss out on IADT-Tampa’s biggest event of the year! You’ll be able to see firsthand what emerging student designers and IADT alumni designers are showing on the runway this Saturday, June 18th.