Here are some FAQs for model-hopefuls:
Q: I've heard there is an "OFW Model Pool". What is that and what does it mean for me?
A. Yes, there is an OFW Model Pool. We started the Model Pool as a way to simplify the model selection process for Omaha Fashion Week and participating designers. Being included in the Model Pool means that you have an opportunity to be selected for OFW shows. It does not guarantee you placement. You may be contacted directly by none, one or several OFW designers. They will have access to all information we have on file for you - photo, measurements, hair color,...
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Omaha Fashion Week Announces August 2012 Designers
Omaha, NE, Apr. 23, 2012 - Omaha Fashion Week organizers announced this week the designers who have been selected to show collections during the organization's August 2012 shows. They include 12 newcomers, four high school students, two designers who currently live outside of Omaha and two designers who are launching national brands.
“We are really excited to have Chad Carr and JLynn Hausmann on board,” said OFW producer Brook Hudson. Carr is reviving the 1980’s swimwear brand, Leggoons, and Hausmann is launching...
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We have our winners!
Drum roll please...
The T-shirt winners are Christine Meehan Poore, Judy Roach and Logan K Finn! Email your size and address to info@omahafashionweek.com.
Winners MUST respond by 11:59 PM on Saturday, April 21st, or new winners will be chosen. Open to U.S. Residents only. Prizes will be mailed to U.S. addresses or can be picked up locally. Each winner was chosen randomly with the help of random.org.
We want to thank our fans for getting us here by giving a little something back. To say thanks for your support, we had a Omaha Fashion Week t-shirt giveaway.
Once...
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This is an exciting week!
We have almost reached 10,500 Facebook fans!
We want to thank our fans for getting us here by giving a little something back. To say thanks for your support, we are giving away an Omaha Fashion Week t-shirt to three lucky fans (available in womens sizes S, M, L, XL).
The giveaway will last a week from today, Wednesday, April 18th at 6:00 PM (Central).
Here's how to win:
• You MUST be a fan on Facebook. If you’re not already, you can still join us.
• Leave ONE comment on our Facebook post telling us what you love most about Omaha Fashion Week.
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Designer selection interviews will take place on Friday, April 13 and Saturday, April 14. We are pleased to announce the expert panelists who will be interviewing applicants who have made it to the interview round. The designer line up for August 2012 will be announced on April 23. Here are the panelists:
Tafe Bergo:
Tafe is the owner of the Post & Nickel, a well-known high-end boutique with locations in Omaha and Lincoln. A Lincoln native, she grew up in the industry by working as a model and learning the ropes in retail from her parents, who started the business in in 1966. She and her husband,...
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