Nolcha Fashion Week - Sep 5-12, 2007
Nolcha Fashion Week is where fashion ideas will start, where talents will flourish and where prosperous businesses will be born.
Nolcha will support and promote fashion on the runway, in seminars and trade networking. Selected designers will unveil their collections to a professional audience of press, buyers and fashion lovers from across the globe at the Prince George Ballroom.
Reputable industry figures will be guest speakers at educational seminars offering expertise on the nature of the fashion business. Networking events and a designer competition hosted by Project Runway contestant Alison Kelly will be held to expose emerging talent to industry professionals.
Featured Designers:
Lei Marco
Rebecca Turbow
Alison Kelly
Jennifer Nicole Lee
Rimalya
Samata's Muse
Bernard Moore
Carmelita Couture
Patricia King-Davies
Birgit Muller
Michon Schur
Ef-Fect
Quis Es Tu
Boutique:
Jason Richard Thomas
Ms. Bo Dangles
Twinestones
Fashion Designer Competition: Silhouette 07
The judging panel is led by Alison Deyette – TV correspondent, style expert and co-founder of StyleBakery.com . Alison appears regularly on such shows as the Today Show, The View, Tyra, iVillage Live and TBS’ Movie and a Makeover translating the latest fashion and lifestyle trends for the real world. Alison is also the host of Fine Living Network’s weekly lifestyle show Pocket the Difference.
www.alisondeyette.com
The finalists competing for a prize consisting of $5,000 cash, a publicity campaign by Lookbookmedia.com and collection placement in NY & Miami Lavish Boutique.
Nolcha Magazine Launch Party
On September 8th 2007, 7pm, entertainment elite, chic fashionista’s and fashion insiders will gather together to celebrate the launch of Nolcha Métier Magazine at the prime Times Square location – Top of the Times rooftop and terrace. (43rd & 8th Ave) Through the course of a shopping boutique, fashion photography exhibit by Lynn Furge and cocktail party guests will come together to shop, network and celebrate the launch of the fashion industry business publication. The 16 hottest emerging designers that won the StyleBakery.com ‘On the Rise’ Competition will exhibit their collections exclusively for attendee’s.
With an international business scope and informative demeanor, Nolcha Métier is the way forward for fashion industry insiders wishing to reach and inspire their consciousness and brand goals. Nolcha Métier writes for those fashion individuals who have the strength, drive and determination ‘To Be’ business savvy, financially secure and accomplished. The online publication supplies marketing, pr, trends, financial, legal and career articles catering to the professional needs of the fashion industry, specifically designers.
Featured Seminars
Lynn Furge - Reason’s why Photographers are needed in the Market Place. Learn about the types of marketable photography, photography as both Art and business, finding your Specific Niche in that Market Place, Using artistic inspiration to garner clients, Building a professional solid business with your creative skills, Handling all Marketing, Sales, PR Building and the Administrative side of the business.
Jennifer Nicole Lee - As seen on Oprah “The Body’s Fitness Level is the Foundation of your Fashion: The Body is the Canvas”. This leading fitness expert and specialist in sports nutrition will bust myths and expose the fitness truth. She will help all fashion lovers perfect their physiques and create the best backdrop and canvas to any ensemble, which is their physical bodies.
Tom Martin - Generating Million-Dollar Buzz
Tom will share secrets and strategies guaranteed to have the news media (TV, radio, print and online) clamoring to tell your story. Tom has worked with Paul McCartney, Sting, Tony Robbins, and Steven Spielberg -ABC’s Good Morning America and CBS News
Dug - Maximize your networking with Instant Rapport
Improve your connecting skills with a new level of Rapport skills. Join Dug a Master Practitioner of NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming) in experiencing the fun and opportunities of Instant Rapport. Rapport is the ability to connect with another person and have outstanding communication.
NFW Supports Step Up Women's Network
Step Up Women’s Network is a philanthropic organization for women by women. With chapters in New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago, Step Up’s active membership is comprised of young female professionals and executives who seek a dynamic environment through which to network with other women, develop their own professional skills, and give back to the community. The programs are designed to engage women in a way that inspires a life-long commitment to responsible, philanthropic involvement encompassing hands-on volunteer work, leadership, and financial contributions.
