Media Kit WFW 2016 - Wilmington Fashion Week

FASHION TAKES THE TOWN
WILMINGTON
FASHION
WEEK 2016
Photograph by Indigosilver
Wardrobe by Crespo
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Wilmington Fashion Week was created as a platform for upand-coming fashion design and fashion industry talent in
Wilmington, North Carolina.
We are lucky enough to live among notable creatives
working in the fields of garment design, fashion journalism,
event design, editorial and runway photography, modeling,
independent fashion retail, and hair and makeup artistry.
WFW gives these gifted community members a unique and
memorable opportunity to showcase their work to their peers,
customers, press, and the greater Wilmington community.
Since its inception, WFW has also served as a learning
vessel for local professionals, amateurs, and students who
rarely get the chance to work with a full fashion production
team.
The creation of opportunity has always been and always will
remain at the core of WFW’s mission. To ensure Wilmington
is flush with art and design oriented minds in the future,
WFW partners with DREAMS of Wilmington, a nonprofit
organization that provides free after school art and design
education to local children.
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WFW 2016
TEAM
WFW collaborates with local professionals in the following
disciplines to create a memorable week of runway shows.
2016 Board of Directors
Production + Communications Direction
Alexis Babaian + Prologue PR
Event Director
Jon McFadden
2016 Wilmington Fashion Week Team
Model Coordinator
Cameron Meredith
Hair Team Lead
Brandy Alexander
Photograph by Indigosilver
Makeup Team Lead
Britt Sharenow
Designer Showcase Coordinator
Anna Hogelin
Photo and Video Team Lead
Jon McFadden
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A HISTORY OF
WILMINGTON
FASHION WEEK
Fall 2013
Planning for the inaugural Wilmington Fashion Weekend
begins led by local stylist TJ Dunn
April 2-6, 2014
The first fashion week takes place in Wilmington, NC. Local
designer Casey Crespo wins designer of the year.
Fall 2014
Planning begins for WFW's second year and a full show
schedule is introduced
April 1-4. 2015
Wilmington Fashion Week is held for the second year at the
Wilmington Convention Center. Ximena Garcia is named
designer of the year.
TJ Dunn Founder of Wilmington
Fashion Week
Fall 2015
WFW Founder TJ Dunn relocates to the United Kingdom,
WFW planning duties are passed to Alexis Babaian and JJ
Knight of Prologue PR and Jon MdFadden of Pretty Fly
Society.
March 29-April 2, 2016
Wilmington Fashion Week will take place for it's third season
and will be held at locations throughout the city.
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NEW FOR
2016
"With two years under our hats, in 2016 we are strengthening
and challenging our skills with innovative fashion show
concepts, creative event design, strategic communications,
and elevated artistry throughout the production process."
NEW HIGHLIGHTS:
WILMINGTON
FASHION WEEK
- Partnerships with Wilmington based bloggers to help
creatively tell the story of WFW featured designers, retailers,
team members, and the creative process
- Debut of a dedicated menswear showcase at the Spring 2016
runway show
- The use of multiple show venues throughout the weel to
reach a wider audience and showcase different communities
Photograph by Lyann Hutson
- Partnership with Pretty Fly Society for creative show and
event promotion and execution
- Greater sponsorship integration with the debut of on-site
shows and photoshoots to reach viewers and attendees directly
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Monday, March 28th
1:00PM - Wilmington Fashion Week 2016 Press Reception
Expo216
216 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC
WILMINGTON
FASHION WEEK
5:00PM - Wilmington Fashion Week Opening Night Social at
DREAMS of Wilmington
901 Fanning Street, Wilmington, NC
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, March 30th 6:00PM
Wilmington Fashion Week Surf + Resort Show
Expo216
216 N Front Street, Wilmington, NC
2016
Photographs by Ashley Combs and
Alexis Babaian
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Tuesday, March 29th 6:00PM
WFW Screening of Dior & I with Thalian Hall
Thalian Hall Ruth & Bucky Stein Studio Theatre
310 Chestnut Street, Wilmington, NC
Thursday, March 31st 6:00PM
Community Service Project with DREAMS of Wilmington
followed by a networking event at Pinpoint Restaurant
114 Market Street, Wilmington, NC
Friday, April 1st 7:00PM
Wilmington Fashion Week Spring Runways
TekMountain
1844 Sir Tyler Drive, Wilmington, NC
Saturday, April 2nd 7:00PM
Wilmington Fashion Week Designer Showcase
theArtWorks of Wilmington
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General inquiries regarding Wilmington Fashion Week
scheduling and planning:
WILMINGTON
FASHION WEEK
2016
CONTACTS
Alexis Babaian
(508) 981-1227
wilmingtonfw@gmail.com
Press inquiries including press pass reservations and entry
into the WFW2016 Press Reception:
Prologue PR
(508) 981-1227
ababaian@prologuepr.com
Photographer or Videographer pass inquiries:
Photograph by Alexis Babaian
Jon McFadden - Pretty Fly Society
(412) 525 - 8941
jonmcfadden@prettyflysoc.com
Designer and Fashion related inquires:
Anna Hogelin
annahogelinwfw@gmail.com
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