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You guys. The Omaha Design Center will be hosting a two day sample sale, July 6-7, of designer label clothing at 60-80% off retail. And it's all fall/winter merchandise...so you can get that fab outfit for OFW and stock your closet for next season all in one fell swoop. Check out the details...
Omaha Fashion Week's August season is coming quickly, but are you runway ready? Before you hit the red carpets at our shows, join us for our Red Carpet Ready Event! We have a lot of fun, pampering, and prizes planned for an evening out with Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts in Regency Court on July 16th from 5-7 pm!
Sip sparkling cocktails from Peroni and enjoy hors d’oeuvres provided by Fleming’s. The professionals from Victor Victoria will be at the event to polish your look with hair and makeup tutorials and of course you will get the chance to strut your stuff on the red carpet. Experts from Develop Model Management will be alongside Photographer Herb Thompson to capture your special moment!
It certainly wouldn’t be a Red Carpet event without fabulous designer jewelry and garments. A special trunk show will be taking place during our event, hosted by the jewelry powerhouse Lagos. Other fun things to expect- A style game brought to you by Borsheims’ jewelry buyers and Dennis Merotto designs- did we mention you could win a prize package just for playing?!
This is one event you will not want to miss! The first 50 guests will be taking home a free gift bag. So gather up your friends and make a night of it! This event is free and open to the public. Here are all the details one last time!
Red Carpet Ready July 16th | 5-7pm Borsheims in Regency Court
#omahafashion #redcarpetready #borsheims
Remember that fab money dress from our March 2015 Season designed by Sabrina Jones? Well now you can get one more look at it as it makes its way around SAC Federal Credit Union branches this month. See the schedule below!
Congrats to the winner of the Money Dress Contest, Stacy Regennitt, whose $699.00 guess was closest to the actual amount on the dress. The actual amount was $699.25. Stacy won a pair of VIP tickets to the Omaha Fashion Week August Season, coming up August 17-22.
MONEY DRESS TOUR SCHEDULE
SAC Headquarters April 6th – 10th 7148 Towne Center Parkway, Papillion, NE 68046
Maple Branch April 13th – 17th 17020 Evans Plaza Omaha, NE 68116
Bellevue Branch April 20th – 24th 2204 Longo Drive Bellevue, NE 68005
Papillion April 27th – May 1 1216 North Washington St. Papillion, NE 68046
That's right, if you loved what you saw in March...join us again in August! There's a special offer on right now for our most dedicated OFW fans...Get five weeknight tickets for the price of three! There are only 30 packages available and this sale only lasts until March 31, so buy yours today!
By purchasing season tickets, you will receive a receipt via email confirming your order. Your actual tickets will be issued on May 1, 2015. VIP tickets will be in the middle of the front row. Reserved tickets will be in the middle of the third row. Seating positions will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a limited number of season ticket packages and VIP tables on special offer available for this sale.
The August season is August 17-23, 2015. Season tickets are applicable to weeknight shows only. However, those buying VIP season tickets will have an option of adding a Finale VIP table at a special rate of 30% off.
Victor Victoria won the Develop Model Management Beauty Show for the second year in a row on Sunday night, winning a prize package valued at $3000 provided by SAC Federal Credit Union. Eight teams of stylists had 48 hours to create head-to-toe looks for the show's theme, "Beauty Icons Through the Ages."
Victor Victoria drew their "Marie Antoinette" theme on Friday night along with the other teams. Their whimsical collection featured phrases uttered by the notorious French queen on t-shirts, while the bottoms of each look varied from ruffled bloomers to a pink ball gown skirt. Model wore powdered-wig hair styles, white-face makeup with Marie Antoinette signature rouge and lips and each carried a cupcake. The opening look was a dress fashioned out of a silk parachute found in the basement of a downtown thrift shop. The most memorable hair style featured a large model ship moored up in the bouffant.
The winning team was selected by a five-person panel representing various areas of expertise: Rick Carey, hair styling expert; Jamie Knott, international makeup artist and educator for Tigi; Alyssa Dilts, founder of Develop Model Management; Thom Sibbitt, Kent Bellows Art Program; Dwayne Ibsen, owner of Ibsen Costume.
View Borsheims Red Carpet Photos by Herb Thompson
View Saturday night coverage in Omaha World Herald
Iowa State has swept two out of three nights at OFW Designer Showcases! Whitney Rorah won Designer Showcase III, earning her a $500 check made possible by SAC Federal Credit Union. This is Rorah's second OFW win, with her first being the Fashion Institute Fashion Cup last August. Her evening wear line showcased unique surface design and laser cuts.
Six designers debuted their work on March 14. Declared, which has a celebrity following, featured cheeky beach looks modeled by "Merbabes" and included an actual mermaid carried down the runway by two male models. The mermaid tale was made by OFW veteran designer, Dan Richters. Jillian Fellers showcased a line of timelessly beautiful bridal gowns accessorized with jewelry from Borsheims Fine Jewelry and Gifts. Erin Tepper of Ezradella featured sumptuous fabrics and reversible sequins and trendy silhouettes in her first showing at OFW. Judy Bales' avant garde collection featured usual materials such as land mine wire and zip ties in structural pieces worn over black full-body leotards. Kate Walz s howcased her final collection as a high school student, inspired by Versailles in France, and included stunning structural silhouettes and luxurious fabrics.
The winner was selected by a panel of seven Omaha-based industry experts. To learn more about the OFW selection process, click here. Interested in becoming an OFW designer? Apply Now - accepting applications through April 3 for August 17-24 season.
View Borsheims Red Carpet Photos by Herb Thompson
View Saturday night coverage in Omaha World Herald
Six designers debuted collections at OFW Designer Showcase I, with Andrea Hurtt taking the SAC Federal Credit Union Top Designer prize for her second win of the week. Hurtt won Thursday night with her collection, Amaryllis; and won the Top Boutique award for a line of dresses used in the Methodist & Younkers Survivor Show on Wednesday night. Her boutique, Atomic Bombshells, is a vintage inspired store featuring 1940s and 50s era fashions at Midtown Crossing. She also carries lines from several local designers, including Hannah Caroline Couture which was also featured on the runway for Designer Showcase I.
The winner was selected by a panel of seven Omaha-based industry experts. To learn more about the OFW selection process, click here. Interested in becoming an OFW designer? Apply Now - accepting applications through April 3 for August 17-24 season.
View Borsheims Red Carpet Photos by Herb Thompson
View Thursday night coverage in Omaha World Herald
One hundred cancer survivors took to the runway for the Methodist & Younkers Survivor Show at OFW on March 11, representing 18 Omaha retailers. Part of proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Inner Beauty Salon at Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center. Inner Beauty is a specialty salon that works with cancer patients on their appearance while undergoing treatment. Check out this news clip from KETV News Watch Seven's Alexandra Stone to learn more. You can get involved with Inner Beauty Salon by donating here.
Congratulations to the recipient of the Top Boutique Award, Atomic Bombshells! Boutique owner, Andrea Hurtt, won a $500 prize provided by SAC Federal Credit Union.
Read the Omaha World Herald runway wrap up. Check out last night's Borsheims Red Carpet photos by Herb Thompson!
Over 30 looks were shown by student designers at OFW's second annual Student Night. The sold out audience was comprised of nearly 500 students, there to see friends on the runway and learn more about career opportunities in the fashion industry.
The runway show featured work from students in 4-H, the Kent Bellows Fellowship Program at Joslyn Art Museum, OPS Central High School and capsule collections by OFW student designers Syndey Moore, Caleb Hanner and Grace Neary.
Following the runway show, OFW Producer Brook Hudson led a panel discussion with local industry experts: Chevy Kozisek of Victor Victoria Salon & Spa, Alyssa Dilts of Develop Model Management; Ali Babe of Design Parliament; David Scott, OFW Selection Panel Co-Chair and special guest, Nick Sawyers who has collaborated with women's wear brand, Alice + Olivia. Topics included everything from stereotypes in the media to how to get started in fashion. The big takeaways from the discussion were that "students should know who they are and reflect that to the world", "never give up or listen when someone says 'you can't'," and "get involved." Quote of the night, delivered by Nick Sawyers: "Success is the best revenge."
The seven person selection panel chose Kent Bellows Mentoring Program Student, Christopher DiGiorgio the winner of a $500 prize provided by SAC Federal Credit Union.
View Borsheims Red Carpet Photos by Herb Thompson
View Event Photos by Kathy Rae
Red coverage by Chris Peters in the Omaha World Herald
Join OFW at Nebraska Crossing Outlets for a fashion show benefiting Teammates on November 14 & 15! Get the inside scoop on the latest trends, just in time for the holidays! All attendees will enjoy:
Limited seating available...get yours now. We'll see you alongside the runway! Ticket sales proceeds benefit Teammates Mentoring Program: http://nex.ticketleap.com/nex2014/.
Wondering what to wear to OFW? Nervous about walking the Red Carpet? Get Red Carpet Ready with us! Join OFW and Borsheims against a glittering backdrop with sparkling cocktails and fabulous prizes! So gather your girlfriends and make a night of it!
Guest can enjoy complimentary hair and make up done by Kontempo Salon, hors d'oeuvres and sparkeling cocktails, and play our Jewelry Stylist game where the winner receives a prize package including a pair of VIP tickets to one weeknight OFW show and a little something from Borsheims. A special trunk show by Florida jewelry designer, Stephanie Kantis will also be featured at Red Carpet Ready!
The first 5o guests will receive a gift bag!
RSVP to Red Carpet Ready at Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts! Very excited to have more friends from Peroni Nastro Azzurro, Kontempo., Design Parliament and Develop Model Management involved! It's free and we hope to see all of our fashion fans there! #omahafashion
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The event will be held at Borsheims Fine Jewelry & Gifts which is located in Regency. Mark your calendars for Thursday July 17, at 5:30 p.m.
A look back at past events!
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That's all folks! We hoped that you enjoyed this addition to Boutique Weekly and there will be more posts coming your way! It's been a blessing having Kyle come along with me. We hope that you take inspiration from both of our styling perspectives.
I hope this leaves you inspired to flaunt in some Hello Holiday wear during our upcoming Fashion Week event (during the 18th-24th of this month!) or just during your everyday routine. And here's some good news! There are tons of markdowns happening on their website, so don't wait! Go, go, go!
9:30 a.m. Bliss Boutique 12100 West Center Road (402) 991-3595
10:00 a.m. Board the bus
10:15 a.m. Shops of Legacy Skyz Boutique 16939 Wright Plaza #114 (402)502-5026 20% Off Purchase of one regular priced item
11:00 Board the bus
11:15 Rock brook Village Post and Nickel
12 p.m. Board the Bus
12:15 p.m. One Pacific Place Piper 10319 Pacific Street (402)932-7001
1 p.m. Board the bus
1:15 p.m. Country Side Village Roots and Wings 8712 Pacific Street (402)504-4700 25% off regularly priced merchandise
2 p.m. Board the bus
2:15 p.m. Dundee Denim Saloon 4914 Underwood Ave (402)885-8800
3 p.m. Board the bus
3:15 p.m. Old Market All About Me 419 South 11th Street Omaha, NE 68102 (402)505-6000
4 p.m. Board the bus
4:15 p.m. Benson Paperdoll 6107 Maple Street (402)616-6715 20% Off All Purchases $20 and Up! Complimentary drinks and snacks!
5 p.m. Board the bus
5:30 Final destination Happy Hour at Bliss
If you are channeling Cher Horowitz in the movie Clueless as you prep for Omaha Fashion Week....cue vision of yourself tossing clothes everywhere to find your sweater from Fred Segal...then Red Carpet Ready is for you!
Who doesn’t want to make a statement from head to toe? Who wouldn’t love live hair tutorials from the experts at Kontempo, browse (and try on!) glistening jewelry from Borsheim’s, learn to walk the walk from Development Model Management, get tips on the best attire from She-La and sip some swanky cocktails from Wine Styles?
Be there August 2nd from 5:30PM – 7:30PM at Borsheim’s in Regency Court. First 50 guests receive a Swag Bag full of goodies. Free event - we love free! RSVP here: www.omahafashionweek.com/redcarpet.
xoxo,
OFW Team
