VA FASHION WEEK 2009" October 25-31

Sunday October 25; 2-4pm Foodbank of Southeastern VA
The official launch of VA Fashion Week 3 will take place at the Foodbank Warehouse in Norfolk, VA with a preview fashion show, press conference, meet & greet, and cocktail party.

Sunday October 25; 6-9pm Richmond Convention Center Richmond VA
Special preview fashion show featuring several top emerging designers showing fashions ranging from urban to couture. Designers scheduled to participate include Willie Hall, Dee's Couture, Stephanie Nunn, and Michael Taylor.

Monday Evening October 26, 6-8pm Apricot Lane, Virginia Beach:
Special boutique “in house” fashion show featuring several unique designer lines.

Monday Evening October 26, 6:30-9pm Hotel Roanoke, Roanoke VA :
Fashion show featuring a special showing of the Johnathan Kayne Prom & Pageant Line along with several emerging designers in the southwest Virginia area. This show is a benefit for www.ItsMyProm.org

Tuesday Evening October 27, 6-8pm Jody G at Pizazz Virginia Beach VA :
Boutique show featuring a special showing of the unique lines carried exclusively in this area by Jody G

Wednesday Evening October 28, 6-9pm Central 111 Virginia Beach:
Hairstylist competition & hair fashions show followed by after party

Thursday Evening October 29, 7-9pm Spring Street Charlottesville, VA:
Soho styled fashions presented in a special runway show to be held in Charlottesville’s most stylish Main Street Boutique. This is a benefit for the Spring Street Foundation for Cats and Dogs.

Friday Evening October 30, 6-9pm Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront:
VAFW showcases regional designers in a series of customized fashion shows. Designers tentavely scheduled for Friday night include Yulia Rock, Vintage Hazel by Stephon Stallings, Noihsaf (Fashion Backwards) by Brehon, Anelia by Anzen Garcia, CLU? by Syvia Hill and a brand new presentation of Foxers by April Spring! The SPCA will be a primary feature of Friday’s shows with “live” pet adoptions. The finale will show animal fashions featuring pets from the SPCA available for adoption! Expect to see some celebrity guests!

Saturday October 31, Noon-6pm Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront :
Student designer competition & judging then designer Showcase continues spotlighting couture and ready-to-wear designers from VA, the US and abroad. Shows will feature an entire spectrum of couture fashion. Tentatively scheduled designers include Mathew Cashe, Maya Couture from Maya Warburton, Silken Moon by Virginia McConnell, S. Benedit by Soreyda Benedit Begley, Sarah Estes, Lily Silva, Willie Hall, Jean Therapy by Karen Domino White, Cesar Rosario, Michael Taylor, Project Runway's Zulema Griffin, and a dazzling finale by Lili Forrest!

9:00pm-Midnight Sheraton Virginia Beach Oceanfront:
Special after party for models, designers, producers, sponsors, press, and invited guests will be a costume ball! Come as a ghoulish goth, a colorful character, or a fabulous fashionista! Live musical performances, guest artists TBA.