"I am so honored to be able to participate in Nashville Fashion Week and have the
opportunity to connect with the fashion community in Nashville. I believe that fashion
is a universal language that brings people together and I am excited to be a part of
an event that fosters collaboration and celebrates creativity."
- Joseph Altuzarra
Founded by creative director Joseph Altuzarra in 2008, Altuzarra is a luxury women's ready-to- wear and accessories brand.
Joseph's seductive aesthetic combines modernity, femininity, and an unapologetic sexiness. Anchored in artisanal craftsmanship, and a curiosity about the world, the collection is informed by Joseph's own multicultural background and upbringing. The Altuzarra brand speaks to the power, fearlessness and sensuality of the modern woman’s wardrobe
Joseph Altuzarra is a luxury womenswear designer and is widely recognized as one of the most talented and lasting of his generation.
Born in 1983, Joseph was raised in Paris by a Chinese-American mother and French father. His multicultural upbringing and avid interest in different facets of culture–ranging from film to literature to craft–are key influences throughout his work.
Since the launch of Altuzarra in 2008, Joseph has received numerous accolades for his work, from inclusion in Forbes’ 30 Under 30 and Business of Fashion’s BoF500 to the Swarovski Award for Womenswear Design.
In 2014, Joseph was named by the Council of Fashion Designers America as the Womenswear Designer of the Year and, in 2017, the Accessories Council’s Designer of the Year.
If your brand or company is interested in being an official Nashville Fashion Week event or programming sponsor, please reach out to us at marcia@nashvillefashionweek.com. Proceeds from NFW events directly benefit the The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee - an endowed fund that supports the next generation of fashion industry professionals with ties to Middle Tennessee by providing an annual financial award and resources for experiential professional development opportunities. ALL experienced fashion industry professionals, including designers, photographers, stylists, models, hair and makeup artists, retailers, content creators, etc., are encouraged to apply for this award to further their career in our local fashion industry.
Established in 2011 by the co-founders of Nashville Fashion Week, the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund is a component fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. Award recipients are selected by a committee of the Community Foundation board based on pre-established criteria inspired by the Council of Fashion Designers (CFDA)/VOGUE Fashion Fund to advance the career of select local talent with demonstrated experience in a fashion-related field. Applications are accepted each fall with the recipient announced in January. Ticket proceeds from Nashville Fashion Week benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund.