AmericaJR’s Gloria and Jerome Rzucidlo were LIVE at the Max M. Fisher Music Center for the 2017 Motorcity Automotive Industry Night (MAIN) Event. This exclusive and popular, multi-faceted event celebrates the launch of NAIAS, awards global industry innovators, and the latest inspirational fashion designs (via LIVE runway). Tisha Johnson, Senior Director of Design at Volvo Car Group was presented the iconic MAIN Event trophy to Kick Off the Auto Show in Detroit. Every year at the MAIN Event Kick Off, fashion designers showcase their new looks. This years fashion designers included Vincetta, Ashley Harris, Wooden Hangers, and Our Own.
Overview of the 2017 MAIN Event
It was held inside the Max M. Fisher Music Center
One of the fashion models
The MAIN Event Trophy
Emcee Huel Perkins from Fox 2 News
Michael Smith presented the Designing for the Future Awards
Dr. Moudgil, President/CEO of Lawrence Tech Univ.
Student Design finalist Delaney Barr
Her concept design for the new Ford Bronco
Student Design finalist Richard Brabant
His concept design for a Ford “Zond”
Student Design finalist Spencer Schulte
His concept design was titled “Planetary Explorer”
Three of the four finalists: Richard, Spencer and Delaney
Phil Borchard presented the Next Generation of Design Innovation Award
The Chrysler Portal from CES in Las Vegas
The Silver Bull motorcycle
Andres Bastidas won the Next Generation of Design Innovation Award
His design of a futuristic vehicle
Grahame Burrow presented the Magna Bold Perspective Award
Jacob Lovins finished in 3rd place
Dylan Martin came in 2nd place
Dillon Kane was the winner of the Perspective Award
The top three finishers together
Event Chair Keith Nagara
Nagara with Robert Veit, winner of the Digital Concept and Animation Excellence Award
Nagara with Tisha Johnson, winner of the Industry Innovator of the Year award
