According to a recent article from TIME Magazine Midwest Fashion Week is the innovator for Fashion in the Midwest. Founded in 2006 by Haitian born designer Berny Martin of Catou Designs, Martin began designing clothes at the age of 8 and gone on to open several store front locations nationwide and has been showcased during BET’s RIP the Runway and New York Fashion Week.
Midwest Fashion Week kicks off on Wednesday October 17 in Indianapolis and according to Martin this will be one of the most diverse shows ever with designers coming in from Europe, Pakistan, India, South America, the Caribbean, and of course from all across the Midwest! “We are proud to present the designers; they come from various cultures, ethnic backgrounds, religions, economical status, and more” said Martin in a statement.
Martin and Midwest Fashion Week has done it all from community work, helping small businesses, discovering Supermodels, and creating a connection between fashion and sports designing custom suites for players on the Indianapolis Colts, and yes even lending a helping hand right here in Dayton during the city’s first Fashion Week in July.
Here’s a look at Midwest Fashion Week line up and for ticket info please visit http://www.midwestfashionweek.com there will be no tickets sold at the door.
When: Wednesday October 17, 2012 doors open at 6pm
Where: The Arts Garden, Indianapolis, 110 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
Designers: Ali Robbins & Josie Wharton, Catou by Berny Martin, Jhanelle Baker,Lanae Monique by Lanae Stovall, and Poppy Seeds by Danisha Brown & Krista Alter
When: Thursday October 18, 2012 doors open at 6pm
Where: The Arts Garden, Indianapolis, 110 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
Designers: Ana Lyn by Carole Anne Housman, Electric Image by Carole Toole, Derek Hill, Gorgeous Ways by Parul Aneja, and Madame Couture by Securittee Brown
When: Friday October 19, 2012 doors open at 7pm
Where: The Arts Garden, Indianapolis, 110 West Washington St., Indianapolis, IN
Designers: Pesévérer (PRSVR) by Brandon Williamson, Anton Alexander by Anton Babich Ayesha Ibrahim, Gidi by Taneasha Prunty, Zathan Marcs,Perfection by Francesca Alejo, and Replica by Sharon Evans
When: Saturday October 20, 2012
Where: The Blue Lounge, 240 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46225
Event: Fashion Industry VIP Reception
