Omaha Fashion Week’s VIP Finale closed out the week with a sold out showcase on Saturday night. This season's designer collections feature strong juxtaposed themes of creation and destruction, order and chaos, nature and civilization. Emerging Designers by Metropolitan Community College and more established Featured Designers competed for prizes totaling up to $5,000. This season of fashion and glamour was 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!
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 headling collection by Omaha Fashion Campers, who designed their looks themselves during Omaha Fashion Camp. Lina Willey presented a collection of colorful streetwear with unexpected utilitarian details. Next, EKL Designs’ collection “Tangerine Dreams” brought a pop of color and 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 on the season and fashion in Omaha.
Lights dimmed and guests awaited the next collection by Elem by M.L., who brought sophisticated designs with indigneous prints down the runway. Anai V. was inspired by Flamenco dancing and presented a bold, colorful collection that wowed the audience. Cicada Camp Company’s upcycled collection of bold designs brought energy to the show and wowed the audience.
Brook Hudson and Borris Powell took the stage during the next break to discuss how Omaha’s fashion scene has been shaped by the pandemic. After the break, a childrenswear collection by Vivi Design Studio made the audience swoon with its comforting textures and empowering spirit. A collection from RoninScar was inspired by nuclear disaster and the ongoing pandemic to showcase gradual decay of garments down the Omaha Fashion Week Runway. MAANG by Yasi Fayal detailed “The Layers of Protection” that many have put on during the pandemic with a bold collection detailed with playful shapes.
Emcee David Earl of KETV NewsWatch 7 brought the crowd in to next segment of the show as he introduced Anna Hall’s collection of dreamy knits and daywear floated down the Omaha Fashion Week Runway. Duane Topping showcased a whimsical collection of unique silhouettes and unexpected cutouts inspired by themes from Alice in Wonderland. The last collection of the night was presented by headliner, Borris Powell, full of elegant garments that easily transition from day to night with bold colors and details.
Guests left the Omaha Design Center full of excitement after purchasing their favorite looks of the night during Omaha Fashion Week’s Virtual Pop Up Event on BoothCentral.
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Runway | Heather and Jameson
Omaha Fashion Week Red Carpet | Vogue Photo