VA Fashion Week 2011 will be held at 333 Waterside Drive Norfolk, Virginia 23510 on the date of November 9-13, 2011.
VA Fashion Week was founded with a tri-fold purpose; to promote Virginia s talented designers, models, and artists; to promote the economic development of the region by focusing on nurturing the creative class especially those involved in fashion and beauty oriented businesses as well as in the arts; and to partner with regional charities to create awareness and encourage community involvement.
Now in our 5th year, VAFW is featuring a number of FIRSTS: our first Bridal Show, our first Urban Show, our first Kid s Fashion Show, and the first inductions into the VA Fashion HALL OF FAME! It s our 2nd year of showing the Bra-ha-ha, our 2nd Catwalk Competition, and our 3rd Hair/Makeup Competition. Our list of guest designers this year is spectacular.
VA Fashion Week Fall 2011 Events
Shows from November 9-13 at Norfolk Waterside 333 Waterside Dr. Norfolk
YOUTH ARTS NIGHT: VAFW begins with an evening of fashion featuring young talent, with an emerging designer competition especially for students ages 13-20 and our catwalk competition aimed at discovering a future superstar model. Our guest host will be Kelly Gaita (formerly of The Hampton Roads Show) musical guest Blessing Leji.
URBAN THURSDAY features top regional Urban Wear, Surf & Skate, Beach Casual, and more. A fun, high fashion event spotlighting some of the lines that VA is known for. The evening will also feature our annual competition for hair stylists, makeup artists, and overall wardrobe stylists. High energy shows!
EMERGING DESIGNER COMPETITION. The best emerging designers on the East Coast will each show 5-8 outfits competing for prizes, recognition & promotion. Featured designer finale will feature past winners and runners up in our competitions. We will also present the first inductees into the VA Fashion Hall of Fame. Also we will show some of the best designs from the Bra-ha-ha!
KIDS FASHION! Top children s wear designer plus children s boutiques feature kids clothes from casual to formal. Final show will feature models of all ages. We ll also showcase art by and for young people.
COUTURE DESIGNERS from VA and Around the World. Opening Reception will start at 6 followed by our premiere guest designer collections. Featured Couture Designers include Thomas LaVone Woodard, official designer for TV series Jerseylicious We estimate a total of 12 designer shows.
BRIDAL & FORMAL Fashions. For the first time, VAFW will present a Bridal show featuring bridal & formal fashions including wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, men s formals, children s formalwear as well as honeymoon attire, cocktail attire and lingerie. The final scene will be an Artists Vision: Fantasy Wedding Attire featuring a bridal look from many of our top couture designers. We will offer a special deal for Bridal venders as well!
LUCULENCE RICHMOND ENCORE SHOW & AWARDS. Five of the designers featured in Norfolk will encore their lines in Richmond at the Dogtown Dance Theatre. We will also present the VA Fashion Week SPLASH awards to the VA designer and photographer. The event will also feature regional musicians and artists.
VA Fashion Week was founded with a tri-fold purpose; to promote Virginia s talented designers, models, and artists; to promote the economic development of the region by focusing on nurturing the creative class especially those involved in fashion and beauty oriented businesses as well as in the arts; and to partner with regional charities to create awareness and encourage community involvement.
Now in our 5th year, VAFW is featuring a number of FIRSTS: our first Bridal Show, our first Urban Show, our first Kid s Fashion Show, and the first inductions into the VA Fashion HALL OF FAME! It s our 2nd year of showing the Bra-ha-ha, our 2nd Catwalk Competition, and our 3rd Hair/Makeup Competition. Our list of guest designers this year is spectacular.
VA Fashion Week Fall 2011 Events
Shows from November 9-13 at Norfolk Waterside 333 Waterside Dr. Norfolk
YOUTH ARTS NIGHT: VAFW begins with an evening of fashion featuring young talent, with an emerging designer competition especially for students ages 13-20 and our catwalk competition aimed at discovering a future superstar model. Our guest host will be Kelly Gaita (formerly of The Hampton Roads Show) musical guest Blessing Leji.
URBAN THURSDAY features top regional Urban Wear, Surf & Skate, Beach Casual, and more. A fun, high fashion event spotlighting some of the lines that VA is known for. The evening will also feature our annual competition for hair stylists, makeup artists, and overall wardrobe stylists. High energy shows!
EMERGING DESIGNER COMPETITION. The best emerging designers on the East Coast will each show 5-8 outfits competing for prizes, recognition & promotion. Featured designer finale will feature past winners and runners up in our competitions. We will also present the first inductees into the VA Fashion Hall of Fame. Also we will show some of the best designs from the Bra-ha-ha!
KIDS FASHION! Top children s wear designer plus children s boutiques feature kids clothes from casual to formal. Final show will feature models of all ages. We ll also showcase art by and for young people.
COUTURE DESIGNERS from VA and Around the World. Opening Reception will start at 6 followed by our premiere guest designer collections. Featured Couture Designers include Thomas LaVone Woodard, official designer for TV series Jerseylicious We estimate a total of 12 designer shows.
BRIDAL & FORMAL Fashions. For the first time, VAFW will present a Bridal show featuring bridal & formal fashions including wedding gowns, bridesmaid gowns, men s formals, children s formalwear as well as honeymoon attire, cocktail attire and lingerie. The final scene will be an Artists Vision: Fantasy Wedding Attire featuring a bridal look from many of our top couture designers. We will offer a special deal for Bridal venders as well!
LUCULENCE RICHMOND ENCORE SHOW & AWARDS. Five of the designers featured in Norfolk will encore their lines in Richmond at the Dogtown Dance Theatre. We will also present the VA Fashion Week SPLASH awards to the VA designer and photographer. The event will also feature regional musicians and artists.
