Juneau came out in the hundreds for the inaugural gala of Gov. Bill Walker and Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott at Centennial Hall and the Juneau Arts and Culture Center on Saturday night. The dress code was “Alaska formal” and party-goers could be seen in fashion items ranging from mink coats to consignment shop dresses, from Tlingit regalia octopus bags to purple Converse sneakers.
Below is a sample of what Juneau wore to the Inaugural Gala. Tag and share the photos on Facebook.
Murray and Shapland are wearing the same outfits they wore to their wedding two years ago. Whittaker’s earrings were brand new during Steve Cowper’s inaugural ball.
(Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
(Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Susan wore a jacket that belonged to her mother, “I’ve never worn it before and she would like to be at something like this, so now she is.” Alida’s dress is from Lilette.
(Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Brooks rented his tux from BrownBoots Costume Company in Douglas. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Lindsey ordered a long, red Adrianna Papell dress online especially for the gala. Quinten’s red tie was bought locally to match his wife’s ensemble. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Pittman spent Saturday afternoon shopping and decided on an Alfred Angelo dress from Formals Express. The scarf is from Jineit. Southerland, in a Stafford tux, said, “It feels good once in a while to get dressed up and be adults.” (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Summer’s dress, originally from Nordstrom in Anchorage, is the same dress her mother wore 20 years ago to Tony Knowles’ inaugural ball. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Demmert’s shawl is from Lisa Davidson’s Boutique. Blake decided on her dress from the Alaska General Store because, “I’ve been into Downton Abbey lately and so I was like, this is kind of like that style.” (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Andreen said the Inaugural Gala was the right occasion to wear her blue, raw silk Ellen Tracy suit for the first time. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Gasche asked Thibodeau what he should wear, “And I said, ‘It’s Juneau. You can wear what’s comfortable but no jeans and t-shirt.'” (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Buley is wearing a J. Crew dress and a scarf made by local artist Cory Mann. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Sauerteig bought his jacket for $5 at a thrift shop in Philadelphia for his 25th high school reunion. McGee borrowed her dress from friend Rebecca Braun. Her earrings and raven bracelet are made by artist Donald Gregory. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Delaune bought her floor length chiffon dress from Anderson’s Bride. She plans to wear it for the inaugural ball in Anchorage as well. Thompson borrowed her ensemble from friend Delaune. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
“I bought this dress in 2007,” said Crystal. “He and I went to the Coast Guard academy together and we had a formal dance at a Newport castle. We were boyfriend and girlfriend. Same dress; we’ve been married seven years. I think it looks better now.” (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
DJ bought her floor length dress at Alaskan Dames Consignment Shop. The last time David wore his tux, handed down from his father, was at the Alaska Statehood Ball. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
“This is my mother’s prom dress from 1965. I wore it as my prom dress,” said Peeples. “I was looking for any excuse to bring it out of the closet once more.” (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Kito wore a suit jacket with lovebirds embroidered on the lapel by Hydaburg artist Dorothy Grant. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
“I got a bunch of girlfriends some brooches for Christmas and one of them didn’t come to the party, so I put it on today,” said Waller. “I thought if I saw her here, I’d give it to her.” (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Tracy wore a mink coat, a gift from Don’s mother. Don’s bolo tie belonged to his grandfather. Don and Tracy are both fourth generation Alaskans. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Jaeleen said her dress was a “Nordstrom sale find.” Todd wore a blue suit to match his wife’s dress. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Buckscott said her dress, which she bought before having her daughter, “magically zipped up.” Peloso’s suit is from Brooks Brothers. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Zimmerman’s red dress once belonged to her mother. Stepanov’s shoes are by Johnston & Murphy. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Cheney said her Ravenstail sash woven in a flying geese pattern and lined with sea otter fur was a mix of “style and culture.” (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Virgil bought his tux from Alaskan Dames and Gents Consignment Shop. Lori’s scarf is designed by Juneau’s Stories and Legends Inc. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Emily got her blue dress from an antique store in Iowa for $30, “It fit me like a glove.” Quinn’s purple Converse matched his purple shirt. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Coghill received his green tie from a Tie of the Month Club. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
Williams’ dress, borrowed from a friend, is convertible. The top can be wrapped in many different ways. (Photo by Skip Gray/KTOO)
