Omaha Fashion Week’s Fall 2020 season of fashion and glamour is presented in a hybrid format, including a live event and a digital stream. Guests who watched the show from home were able to see exciting extras like designer interview videos, behind-the-scenes peeks backstage during the show, and more! Harmonia was the theme of Friday night and was centered around the Greek goddess of concord and harmony. This season's designer collections feature strong juxtaposed themes of creation and destruction, order and chaos, nature and civilization.

“Every act of creation is first an act of destruction.”

— Pablo Picasso

Guests arrived to the Omaha Design Center and rushed to take photos by Vogue Photo on the Omaha Fashion Week Red Carpet. After grabbing an Absolut Juice signature cocktail, attendees found their premium seats along the Omaha Fashion Week Runway. Thanks to Village Pointe Aesthetic Surgery | Dreams MedSpa, every guest was a VIP and recieved valet parking and complimentary bento boxes by Save the Date Catering.

Fashion fans were given a sneak peak into what goes on behind the scenes. Doors to backstage stayed open during the night so that guests could watch the Omaha Fashion Week Beauty Alliance style models for the runway with Aquage styling products and tools. Develop Models were runway ready and the show began with a youthful daywear collection by Elle Glo Apparel, full of color and delicate details. Carsen Monaco presented a collection of luxurious eveningwear in rich colors and soft materials. Next, Lacuna Grove presented a collection of genderless wedding wear that added a whimsical vibe to the runway.

During the first break of the night, house music kept the energy up and attendees enjoyed looking through their Omaha FASHION Magazine. Brook Hudson, Producer, and Borris Powell, Headlining Designer, entertained the crowd with commentary about Omaha’s fashion scene and how it has been shaped by the pandemic.

Lights dimmed and guests awaited the next collection from Emerging Designers by Metropolitan Community College. Charmaine Miranda showcased a collection focused on earthy tones with unexpected details. A collection by liv presented “Desert Oasis” brought sophisticated designs in soft colors down the runway. Anai V. was inspired by Flamenco dancing and presented a bold, colorful collection that wowed the audience.

Brook Hudson and Borris Powell took the stage during the next break to discuss his latest designs and his Sippy Masks that allowed the audience to sip their signature cocktails while staying safe. After the break, a childrenswear collection by Vivi Design Studio made the audience swoon with its comforting textures and empowering spirit. Nokota.Style‘s collection of fringe and sparkle took the runway by storm. Then, Roger Figueroa captured the audience’s attention with a collection of bold masks and powerful colors.

Emcee DaLaun Dillard of KETV NewsWatch 7 brought the crowd in to next segment of the show as he introduced Rachel Pollak Designs. The womenswear collection of elegant designs inspired audience members to hop on to OFW’s Virtual Pop-Up on BoothCentral and shop the runway. Next, Duane Topping brought a whimsical collection of unique silhouettes and unexpected cutouts. The last collection of the night from RoninScar was inspired by nuclear disaster and the ongoing pandemic to showcase gradual decay of garments down the Omaha Fashion Week Runway.

With a promising start to Omaha Fashion Week, the rest of the week is sure to be packed with excitement!