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The first day of school is a standout style moment, but life is filled with first days, and Scottsdale Fashion Square is celebrating them all with the return of the “First Day, Best Dressed” experience, a high-energy interactive event from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1. Presented in partnership with Ford/Robert Black Agency, the event celebrates all kinds of firsts, including the first day of school, first day of practice, first job and even the first day of retirement with inspiration to put your best foot forward for every first life brings.

The experience will kick off with a Fashion Show at 1 p.m. in the Palm Court, followed by special Fashion Panel featuring style tips and tricks to have you feeling amazing at school or wherever your first moments take you. The panel will also offer advice for aspiring models about how to make it in the industry. The panel, moderated by Lauren McGlinch, Events and Communication Manager for Scottsdale Fashion Square, include:
• Kaitlyn Humphrey, Miss Arizona USA 2026
• Matt Englehart, On-Camera Talent Agent
• Sheree Hartwell, Owner & Director Ford/Robert Black Agency

Attendees can also check out a second Fashion Show following the Fashion Panel, where some of this season’s hottest looks will be presented with inspiration from popular retailers including Princess Polly, TUMI, Janie and Jack, Psycho Bunny and more.

A Model + Influencer Search is taking place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the shopping center’s east wing rotunda near Lululemon and Lucid. Agents will be scouting models of all races, sizes and genders, ages 5 to 35; no experience is necessary. In addition, agents are scouting aspiring influencers and content creators who have at least 20k followers on a social platform; are active on at least two social platforms; and create daily content on at least one social platform. Candidates are asked to arrive dressed in a neutral, form-fitting outfit.

A Pop-Up Beauty & Scent Bar featuring Sephora and Jo Malone will allow guests to get hands-on with products, techniques and advice to help them look and feel their best for those “first day” moments, while a selfie station with MISGIF Photo Booth offers the chance to capture and share those looks on attendee’s social platforms.

Throughout the event, a DJ will keep the vibes bouncing with high energy music and live shoutouts for content creators.

One of the nation’s premier shopping destinations and a true jewel of the desert, Scottsdale Fashion Square — which is celebrating its 65th anniversary in 2026 — recently completed an expansion that extends its luxury presentation beyond the original luxury wing to encompass a redefined south wing and multi-lane luxury valet service. With 1.9 million square feet and more than 200 shops and restaurants, Scottsdale Fashion Square features nearly 60 unique-to-market retailers and upscale culinary concepts, as well as more than 40 of the world’s finest contemporary luxury brands including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Saint Laurent, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Cartier, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Prada, Versace, Balenciaga, Ferragamo, Jimmy Choo and Burberry. Additional information about Scottsdale Fashion Square can be obtained by visiting fashionsquare.com.