By
Miriam Creighton
MTSU
Raider Shakedown Reporter
NASHVILLE,
Tenn. – The annual Nashville Fashion Week took place April 4-9 displaying
fashion, clothing and designers for professionals and fans of the fashion
community.
NFW is
a city-wide fashion event that takes place every April in an array of areas
around Nashville. This year, local designers showcased their newest deigns
during the week-long event.
The
opening night runway show was located at a venue called Studio 615 at 272
Broadmoor Drive. The event called “East Meets West” featured designers Francesca
Marotta, Brooke Atwood, Michael Drummond and Kall Meyer, who presented their
fall collections. The show was completed when designer Brooke Atwood brought
her dog, Hank Atwood, onto the runway to strut his stuff. Atwood’s collection
was also inspired by her dog Hank. The night ended with an after-party hosted
by William Edge Salon. The party included gift bags, fun cocktails, and many
photos.
The
second night of NFW took place at Track One in the industrial part of
Nashville. Designs from Amanda Valentine, Sisters of Nature, Roxenstone, Any
Old Iron, Truly Alvarenga, and Ona Rex all took to the runway by storm. The runway
was formed in a U-shape, which gave the models time to stop at multiple spots
for the perfect picture.
Designer
Andrew Clancey from Any Old Iron shared how pleased he was with how the runway
show went.
“The
night is going lovely,” Clancey said. “The clothing is beautiful, and the
people are friendly. I am very proud of the people who put this on each year.”
Clancey, originally from Yorkshire, England,
opened a vintage clothing store in East Nashville in December. The rest of the
night was filled with networking, laughing and drinks.
The
third night of NFW was held at WELD in Berry Hill. The night was a nice break
from runway and a dive into all things accessories. The evening was a named
“Behind the Scenes: An Accessory Installation Gallery.” The venue was set up
like a museum, and each jewelry designer had an exhibit of how their pieces
were made and the finished product. Designers Susan Pitt, Mary Mooney, Debe
Dohrer, and Arturo Rios displayed their designs in a chic New Age manor.
On the
last night of NWF, the runway was held outside at the Legislative Plaza in the
downtown area. Although it was a cold, windy, spring night, the coordinators
were able to make adjustments to the decorations and the night went smoothly.
Designers Megan Huntz, Julianna Bass, and Lagi Nadeau showcased their modern
clothing.
To
close the eventful week, NFW hosted an elegant black-tie gala. The gala was
held at OZ Arts Collective at 6172 Cockrill Bend Circle. Many awards were given
and received during the event, including an award given to Dylan Stephens for
breaking the boundaries between clothing for “girls” and clothing for “boys”.
Stephens accepted the awards with grace as he trotted onto the stage in his 6-inch
heels. After the award ceremony was over, the guests moved their way to the
after-party area where they drank and danced the night away.
Bonnie
McCabe, a Middle Tennessee State University alum, attended the entire NFW in
hopes of meeting store owners and fashion designers who could give her insight
on how to become successful in the business.
“I am
blown away by how beautiful these events were,” McCabe said. “I am even more
inspired now than ever before to pursue my dream of owner a fashion label.”
Nashville is a growing community, and it continues to
better itself with the support of locals.
Ticket precedes
from Nashville Fashion Week benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community
Foundation of Middle Tennessee. The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund gives an
annual award to advance the career of select local talent with demonstrated
experience in a fashion-related field. The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund
ensures that Nashville Fashion Week will impact the Nashville fashion community
for many years to come.
For more information about NFW visit, www.nashillefashionweek.com.
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