NWA FASHION WEEK | SPRING 2022 

Presented by INTERFORM with Runway Partners The Walmart Beauty Aisle presented by Carol’s Daughter, Dark & Lovely, and NYX

THURSDAY EVENTS

Doors at 5:30, Shows at 6:30

  • Rosie Rose
  • NUKNUK, an INTERFORM Student Collection Featuring Designers: Tie Mathew, Gina Janer, Fie Debrum, Valentina Lokebol, JiJi Tanisei, Remma Langbata
  • The ANKARA Collection, an INTERFORM Student Collection Featuring Designers: Sikitu Mbuto, Furah Mbuto, Zawadi Lukoko, Sarah Kavira Sikitiza, Faida Deborah, Dusabimana Antoinette, Inocent Nsengiyumva
  • Harmonious, an INTERFORM Student Collection Featuring Designers: Fatima Pollard, Natalie Cruz, Jamitha Balos, Merely Mack, Fressana Lawin, Aliana River, Terry Takamura, Julie Pedrus, Caroline Edwin, Telkij Laikidrik, Sancha Kintaro, Jolynn Mejbon, Caroline Kerr, Ruby Joash
  • Southern Gypsy Fashion
  • Ellen Elaine
  • The Transition Closet
  • Orez
  • Alynwonderland
  • MYNTWAVE

10% of opening night proceeds will be donated to the Transition Closet to support their work in the community.

 

FRIDAY EVENTS

Doors at 5:30, Shows at 6:30

  • The Walmart Beauty Aisle presented by Carol’s Daughter, Dark & Lovely, and NYX: featuring designs by Project Runway alum, Korto Momolu (using Walmart Fabric) and Free Assembly
  • Karla Guzman
  • Bryce Arroyos
  • Elizabeth
  • Sun-Shine, an INTERFORM Student Collection Featuring Designers: Tie Mathew, Gina Janer, Fie Debrum, Valentina Lokebol, Fatima Pollard
  • African Vibe, an INTERFORM Student Collection Featuring Designers: Sikitu Mbuto, Furah Mbuto, Zawadi Lukoko, Sarah Kavira Sikitiza, Faida Deborah
  • Felix Bui
  • Gut Feeling
  • Ethwes
  • Asserraj Haus of Fashion
  • Amy Leuenhagen
INTERFORM IN CONVERSATION: Representation in Beauty & The Rise of Regional Fashion
 
These In Conversations, titled, “Representation in Beauty” and “The Rise of Regional Fashion,” will discuss important and relevant issues such as diversity in the hair and beauty industry, fashion design in middle-America, and the role of gender in fashion.
 
“Representation in Beauty” is moderated by Angel Beasley and features Celebrity Hairstylist Kendall Dorsey and Project Runway Alumni Korto Momolu. “The Rise of Regional Fashion,” moderated by INTERFORM CEO Robin Atkinson, features CEO of Council of Fashion Designers of America Steven Kolb, Making the Cut Alumni Rinat Brodach, EMERGE Residency Alumni Bruce Davis, and Deanah Baker, Senior VP General Merchandise Manager Walmart Apparel US.

NWA FASHION WEEK

INTERFORM's NWA Fashion Week has a mission is to highlight fashion trends, burgeoning local brands and up and coming designers, to celebrate Northwest Arkansas’ growing culture, and raise awareness and support for local organizations that are doing incredible things in the world. NWAFW aims to showcase and retain the talent that makes Northwest Arkansas unique and to act as a catalyst for future collaborative productions. By providing opportunities for photographers, stylists, models, designers, and production teams, INTERFORM's NWA Fashion Week hopes to offer experience and lead the way for fashion trends and style throughout Northwest Arkansas. INTERFORM's NWA Fashion Week is dedicated to providing opportunities for all those interested in growing the fashion industry in Northwest Arkansas.