On Saturday night, eight designers each sent seven looks down the runway, to oohs, aahs, applause and occasional giggles. The Ignite Models' Envision show, which organizers said drew nearly 1,000 people to Orchestra Hall, was the opening event in a weeklong showcase of local designers' work.

The crowd craned and fell silent for a stunning gown in a delicate floral print, detailed with sequins, by Emily Trevor. They giggled when Cory Allen Linsmeyer sent out a skimpy pair of underwear decorated with wild horses as his final look. And when Joeleen Torvick's flowy, flirty dresses accented with boldly colored origami-like patterns sailed by, many jotted notes.

Those were just a few highlights from Saturday's finely crafted work. More Fashion Week Minnesota (FWMN) events, including smaller, one-designer shows by Kandler and JoyNoelle, featured here, took place. And you can still catch shows this week. See what's up, from an Instagrammer's meetup to a black tie ball, at http://fashionweekmn.com/#calendar.

Pam Jenkins, 23, of Urbana, Ill., and Alexis Jenson, 18, of Minneapolis reacted as Cory Allen Linsmeyer sent out a skimpy pair of underwear as his final look. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

A model walked the runway at the Envision Spring 2016 fashion show at Orchestra Hall. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Jenny Carle, one of a handful of designers who presented looks at the Envision show, waved to the crowd after showing her collection. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Garments from the Challenger Collection by Luci Kandler were on display at an open house at Blockfort Studio. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Chris Hanson of Minneapolis checked his phone during the Envision show, where fashion wasn’t confined to the runway. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

The Joynoelle show at the Minikahda Club in Minneapolis featured intricate, sophisticated gowns. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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