A Masquerade Fashion Thriller · October 31, 2026 · The Arizona Center, Phoenix

Halloween,
rebuilt in white.

DSTORTD presents White After Dark — a cinematic runway where designers reimagine classic horror in their own colors, while guests arrive in white, ivory, bone and silver. Luxury first. Masquerade second.

"The audience should feel like they're watching a story unfold — not simply one designer after another."
The creative direction behind White After Dark
The Experience

One show, eight elements.

A controlled journey from red carpet to final frame — runway, story, music and atmosphere built around a single white-forward dress code.

Red Carpet
The Runway
Cinematic Lighting
Backstage
Media & Photography
Sound Design
Live Performances
The Story
Red Carpet
The Runway
Cinematic Lighting
Backstage
Media & Photography
Sound Design
Live Performances
The Story
Designer Themes

Fourteen worlds. No color limits.

Every participating designer selects a primary theme and brings it to life in their own colors and materials — full creative freedom on the runway.

01

Zombie

Undead fashion, decay, infection, distressed luxury.

02

Roman / Empire

Mythology, warriors, goddesses, draping, metallic detail.

03

Elegant / Dark Luxury

Couture eveningwear with a darker atmosphere.

04

Throwback

A chosen era reinterpreted through the White After Dark lens.

05

Gothic Romance

Lace, corsetry, Victorian influence, dramatic texture.

06

Vampire / Blood Luxury

Aristocratic darkness, velvet, immortal glamour.

07

Futuristic / Cyber

Metallics, futuristic silhouettes, dystopian luxury.

08

Dark Fairytale

Familiar worlds, transformed into something stranger.

09

Masquerade

Masks, mystery, ballroom fashion, hidden identities.

10

Nightmare / Surrealism

Dreams, distorted reality, unusual silhouettes.

11

Afterlife / Angels & Demons

Heaven, hell and the space between.

12

Dark Circus

Ringmasters, acrobats, twisted carnival imagery.

13

Apocalyptic / Wasteland

Survival aesthetics, tactical influence, scavenger fashion.

14

Underworld

Underground nightlife, powerful, dark fashion.

The Evening

Portes vers la finale.Doors to finale.

Final times are confirmed closer to the show; this is the working shape of the night.

6:00

VIP Arrival

Red carpet opens, check-in begins, drinks and networking.

6:30

Public Doors

Guest arrivals, media interviews, seating begins.

7:00

Opening Sequence

Welcome, safety note, the story begins.

7:15

Designer Segments

The first wave of designers takes the runway.

7:45

Live Performance

Music and movement — an interlude in the story.

8:00

Designer Segments

The story continues with a second wave of designers.

8:30

Live Performance

A second cinematic interlude before the final look.

8:45

Finale

Full cast return, press moment, cinematic close.

9:00

After the Show

Networking, photography, sponsor engagement.

Dress Code — For Guests

White after dark.

White, ivory, cream, bone, silver or pale neutrals. Elevated and theatrical — never a costume. This dress code is for attendees only, creating instant visual unity across the audience and red carpet so every model stands out on the runway. Designers and models are not restricted to this palette — the runway is their own canvas.

Ivory
Bone
Silver
White
Accent
Tickets

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Press · Volunteers · Get Involved

Faites partie de l’histoire.Be part of the story.

Designers, models, press, volunteers and sponsors — tell us how you'd like to be involved and our team will follow up.

  • Press & Media

    Request credentials, interviews or early access to event assets.

  • Volunteers

    Join the production team for check-in, backstage, red carpet or front-of-house.

  • Models & Designers

    Submit interest in walking or showing a collection at White After Dark.

  • Sponsors & Vendors

    Explore partnership, hospitality and activation opportunities.

The Team

Meet the team behind the night.

The crew turning White After Dark from concept to curtain call.

DSTORTD

Project Lead
@dstortd

Molly Wallwin

Project Lead
@44missmolly

James Wood

Project Lead
@jimmythefixer248

Ellie Call

VP Creative
@elliejcall

Erika Albright

Show Organizer / Operations
@erikaalbrightt

Anique Igondjo

Show Organizer / Music Coordinator
@anique_igondjo

Jaz Cobb

Show Organizer
@jaz.malia

Daynah Andrews

MC / Host
@daynah.a

Neil Ward

Lead Photographer
@onward_photos

Christian Threadgill

Host
@christianthreadgill