On September 6th, 2007 Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC in conjunction with The Fashion Journal and LookBookMedia.com is proud to present the highly anticipated fashion designer competition, Silhouette. Transforming the Prince George Ballroom into a high-fashion oasis, the fresh faces in fashion design will compete for a grand prize package in front of fashion industry elite, buyers, celebrity presenters and judges.
Opening for Silhouette is Alison Kelly, former fashion competition contestant of the hit Bravo TV Series “Project Runway” Season 3. The talented Alison Kelly is currently head designer and creative director of her label, Dahl. She will also unveil her beautiful collection during the exciting event.
Judging at this year’s Silhouette is fashion designer Birgit Muller. Birgit Muller is an Emmy Award winning designer known for amazing creations on the CBS hit show “Bold and the Beautiful”.
Also, on the judging panel is TV correspondent, style expert and co-founder of the popular StyleBakery.com, Alison Deyette. Alison has been featured on many TV shows including “The Today Show”, “The View”, “Tyra”, “iVillage Live” and TBS’ “Movie and a Makeover” providing her fashion expertise and advice.
Accompanying Birgit Muller and Alison Deyette is well-known British designer, Samata Angel. Samata Angel has showcased her label ‘Samata’s Muse’ at prestigious international events such as London Fashion Week, The Clothes Show Live and The Face of Asia. Samata is also Fashion Editor of The Talent Magazine.
Winner of Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC’s Silhouette will receive a cash prize of $5,000.00, a three-month publicity campaign by LookBookMedia.com and their collection placed in both NYC & Miami Lavish Boutique locations.
Contestants of Silhouette include students and graduates from Art Institute, Drexel University, Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Parsons School of Design, FIT Central Saint Martins, Lasell College, Miami International University of Art & Design, Ryerson University, Paris Fashion Institute, Pratt Institute, University of Wisconsin – Stout, Syracuse University, and Wade College.
About Nolcha
Nolcha is an elite, online fashion society encouraging professionalism and dedication for designers, models, fashion photographers and stylists. Unlike many other online portfolio based applications, Nolcha offers the resources for members to empower themselves and their career. Nolcha’s influential and exclusive network specializes in motivating members to their absolute best with dynamic business and life coaching seminars led by prominent industry figures.
About Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC
Nolcha Fashion Week (September 5th – 12th 2007) is where fashion ideas will start, where talents will flourish and where prosperous businesses will be born. Selected designers will unveil their collections to an audience of press, buyers and fashion elite. Reputable industry figures will be guest speakers at educational seminars offering expertise on the fashion industry. There will be a highly competitive fashion competition and grand charity event.
Silhouette will be held at The Prince George Ballroom,15 East 27th Street NY, NY 10016
For more information on Silhouette, Nolcha (www.nolcha.com), or Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC (www.nolchafashionweek.com): please contact Cris Pageler at [email protected] or phone 786.303.9774.
|