NFW Kickoff Party 2019

UNION STATION HOTEL TO HOST NASHVILLE FASHION WEEK 2019 KICKOFF PARTY ON FEBRUARY 5 

Happy New Year! Join us for the Nashville Fashion Week 2019 Kickoff Party on Tuesday, February 5 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at Union Station Hotel for the first of many big announcements to come. Guests will enjoy two drink tickets courtesy of Maison Noir Wines with delicious light bites provided by our host.

Formerly a bustling 19th-century train station, Union Station now stands as a beacon of the new and nostalgic Nashville. Enjoy a unique experience in a setting that is infused with all the heart of classic Nashville and the soul of modern-day Music City.

We will announce the runway lineup, introduce our designers, AMAX + NFW Model Search finalists, confirmed sponsors and community partners, and share other exciting details about NFW 2019. All proceeds from Nashville Fashion Week benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund supports the next generation of fashion industry professionals with ties to Middle Tennessee by providing a financial award and resources for experiential professional development opportunities to assist in career advancement within the fashion industry. Van Hoang  was selected as the 2018 Nashville Fashion Forward Fund Recipient in November from the largest and most varied application pool to date. Past NFFF recipients include Maria Silver, Brett Warren, Eric Bornhop, Ceri Hoover, Elise Joseph, Lauren Leonard and Julianna Bass.

Nashville Fashion Week 2019 will take place April 2-6 in collaboration with OZ Arts Nashville. Four nights of runway shows will be followed by the 5th Annual Fashion Forward Gala and Awards honoring Andrew Clancey, Margaret Ellis, Claudia Fowler, Margo Price, Linda Roberts, Sofie Rovenstine and Olia Zavozina. Early bird tickets are on sale now at $200 per person with tables of 10 for $2,500 through January 31. Individual tickets will be $250 starting February 1.

Tickets to the Nashville Fashion Week Kickoff Party are $30. A limited number of tickets are on sale now. Don't miss out!

Feast on Fashion

FEAST ON FASHION

The countdown has commenced and everything about Nashville Fashion Week 2018 is ELEVATED! Join us Tuesday, April 3 through Saturday, April 7 at OZ Arts Nashville for a style-filled week. Opening night features the crowd favorite Nashville Designer Showcase, followed by the Ready-to-Wear Runway Show on Wednesday, Emerging Designer on Friday and the Finale Runway Show on Saturday night. The new ELEVATED VIP experience, a musical performance and premium food and drink for both guests and crew insure that everyone will experience the best of fashion, food and entertainment during the five-day event produced in partnership with OZ Arts Nashville.

“We are delighted to be partnering with some of the city’s most beloved brands to create a luxe and memorable experience for our guests,” said Nashville Fashion Week managing partners/co-founders Connie Cathcart-Richardson and Marcia Masulla. “Guests that purchase the ELEVATED Access Pass will not only be guaranteed premium seats and an elevated experience, but they will also be supporting our fashion community in a big way. All proceeds from Nashville Fashion Week benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.”

The Nashville Fashion Week All-Access Pass has been upgraded to the ELEVATED Access Pass this year. Patrons will enjoy an engaging experience in a designated area hosted by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine and Bon Vivant with stylish touches from CORT Furniture and FLWR Shop. The $350 ELEVATED Access Pass includes:

• Priority access and entry
• Valet Parking
• Preferred seating for all four nights of runway shows at OZ Arts Nashville
• Concierge Services
• Pre-show "open" cocktail reception featuring Maison Noir Wines and signatures drinks made by Bar Alliance Nashville with Tito’s Handmade Vodka and Corsair Artisan Gin.
• Delicious light bites courtesy of G Catering
• Two drink tickets for use during shows
• Nashville Smile Bar VIP PhotoBooth
• Special nightly events including:

        - Experience Bissinger's Handcrafted Chocolatier on Tuesday April 3

        - Eleventy pop-up presented by Oak Hall Nashville on Wednesday, April 4

        - Art Installation presented by OZ Arts Nashville of OZ Arts founder and artist, Cano Ozgener’s, work with a special commemorative

         gift on Saturday, April 7

• All Nashville Fashion Week ticket holders also receive FREE admission to the Frist Center for the Visual Arts from April 2-14 featuring the Nick Cave: Feat exhibit with proof of purchase. 

KICK OFF THE WEEK WITH ESCONDIDO

Escondido will be our musical guest during the Nashville Designer Showcase on opening night, Tuesday, April 3. Jessica Maros and Tyler James, both long time Nashville songwriters, recorded their debut album in a single day and released it in 2013 to critical acclaim. The duo's David Lynch approved sound became the soundtrack to multiple films & TV shows including HBO's Girls and led to appearances on TBS’s CONAN and ABC’s Nashville. The band has toured with the likes of Lord Huron, The Lone Bellow, and The Staves, and recently completed their third album with producer Rob Schnapf, known for his work with Elliott Smith, Kurl Vile, and Beck.

“We couldn’t be more excited to wrap our national tour at Nashville Fashion Week this year,” said Escondido artists Jessica Maros and Tyler James. “It has been inspiring to watch the community here grow and thrive over the last decade, and we can't wait to see all the talented designers' hard work on the runway. We are also looking forward to sharing some songs off our new album Warning Bells on opening night."

All guests will have the opportunity to enjoy NFW's curated hospitality progam that includes G Catering, Maison Noir Wines and signature drinks made with Tito’s Handmade Vodka by Bar Alliance Nashville. Nashville Fashion Week designers, models, crew and volunteers will be fueled by catering courtesy of Vui's Kitchen, Juice Bar, Postmates and coffee from local roaster Red Bicycle.

“G’s Catering is very excited to be a sponsor and partner for these wonderful events for the Nashville Fashion Week,” said Guy Haskins, owner of G Catering. “We are eager to showcase our creativity to Nashville’s fashion industry.” 

All tickets, including the ELEVATED Access Pass, are available for purchase at NashvilleFashionWeek.com. Ticket proceeds benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee. For more information about the ELEVATED VIP experience, designers, sponsors, and all other details, visit NashvilleFashionWeek.com.

NFW Kickoff Party 2018

Happy New Year! Join us for the Nashville Fashion Week 2018 Kickoff Party on Tuesday, January 30 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. at the new Noelle in the heart of downtown Nashville for the first of many big announcements to come. Guests will enjoy one drink ticket courtesy of Maison Noir Wines with delicious light bites provided by Makeready Libations + Liberation.

“Noelle is thrilled and honored that NFW selected our hotel for their 2018 fashion week kickoff event in January. Through our many local partnerships, Noelle aims to support the creative community that makes Nashville such a unique and special city.” - Shannon Foster, Noelle General Manager

The 2017 Nashville Fashion Forward Fund recipient, 2018 emerging and Nashville designers, AMAX + NFW model search finalists, confirmed sponsors and community partners, as well as many other exciting details about NFW 2018 will be announced at the party. All proceeds from Nashville Fashion Week benefit the Nashville Fashion Forward Fund of The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee.

The Nashville Fashion Forward Fund supports the next generation of fashion industry professionals with ties to Middle Tennessee by providing a financial award and resources for experiential professional development opportunities to assist in career advancement within the fashion industry. Past recipients include Brett Warren, Eric Bornhop, Ceri Hoover, Elise Joseph, Lauren Leonard and Julianna Bass.

Nashville Fashion Week 2018 will take place April 3-7 in collaboration with OZ Arts Nashville. This is the first time in Nashville Fashion Week's eight year history that all runway shows will be held in a single location. 

Tickets to the Nashville Fashion Week Kickoff Party are $30. A limited number of tickets are on sale now. Don't miss out!