Designer Profile: Emily Pillard

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Designer Profile: Emily Pillard

Meet Emily Pillard, the emerging designer behind Em’s Trends! She has been designing formal wear for teens in the Lincoln area for years and will be debuting her first collection at Omaha Fashion Week this August.

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Rock the Runway with OFW's Pre-Party Entertainment!

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Rock the Runway with OFW's Pre-Party Entertainment!

SIX WEEKS and counting until Omaha Fashion Week celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary, and we can't wait to party!  Each evening during the Pretty In Patina Pre-Party, local and national entertainers will be featured while you shop, sip champagne, and rock the Borsheims Red Carpet Experience. You won't want to miss out on all the excitement, so be sure to get your tickets today!

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Designer Profile: Margie Trembley

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Designer Profile: Margie Trembley

Margie Trembley is a ladies hat designer and member of The Milliners Guild and The Headwear Association. Her brand is Margie Trembley Chapeaux and she is participating in Omaha Fashion Week for the fourth time this August, showing her collection in conjunction with Fella Vaughn.

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Designer Profile: Judy Bales

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Designer Profile: Judy Bales

Meet Judy Bales, an artist who has been creating sculptural “fashion as art” pieces for years. Read on to learn about her process and the fascinating materials she uses!

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Designer Profile: Austin Do

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Designer Profile: Austin Do

Austin Do is an emerging designer whose brand is based off his Vietnamese name, Tú, which means luxuriant and beautiful. He designs underground streetwear with a modern and simplistic aesthetic.

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Be A Retailer: Pop Up Shop Market

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Be A Retailer: Pop Up Shop Market

Only seven weeks to go until Omaha Fashion Week celebrates its 10 Year Anniversary, and retail spots are filling up fast! Showcase your merchandise to a captive audience of Nebraska's biggest fashion fans as a retailer in our Pop Up Shop Market.

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Designer Profile: Korinne Zimmerman

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Designer Profile: Korinne Zimmerman

Meet Korinne Zimmerman, the designer behind Zaftig Kitty and a recent graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s fashion design program. Read about her start in fashion and learn how it inspired her to begin designing for an underserved market of women.

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Designer Profile: Demetria Geralds

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Designer Profile: Demetria Geralds

Demetria Geralds, the designer behind Re`ChaunStyles, has been sewing since she was ten years old. Her mother, a business owner, instilled an entrepreneurial spirit within her and she uses that to achieve her goal of making garments that tell a story.

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Designer Profile: Alicia V. Ybarra

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Designer Profile: Alicia V. Ybarra

Meet Alicia V. Ybarra, the creator behind Vanya Designs. She’s been designing in the bridal industry for 15 years and she’s currently working on her first full collection, which will be shown at Omaha Fashion Week this August. Read about the business she has grown and her plans for the future. We can’t wait to see what’s to come!

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Designer Profile: Makenzie Lesiak

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Designer Profile: Makenzie Lesiak

Makenzie Lesiak is one of Omaha Fashion Week’s emerging designers this season. Read about her women’s evening wear brand and the special appliqué technique she has developed for her first collection, “Self Destruction.”

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Designer Profile: Alesha Johnson

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Designer Profile: Alesha Johnson

Meet Alesha Johnson, the creator behind Alesha Beth. This will be her fourth season on the Omaha Fashion Week runway and we expect to be dazzled by her line of luxury women and children’s apparel. Take a behind-the-scenes look at her process and read about what inspires her work.

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Designer Profile: Jane Round

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Designer Profile: Jane Round

Jane Round is an Omaha Fashion Week veteran, who has been participating in OFW since 2009. Read about her experiences and the brand she has created as we begin profiling the designers you will be seeing on the runway this August.

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Emcees: Another all-star line up from KETV

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Emcees: Another all-star line up from KETV

A good emcee can make or break a production like Omaha Fashion Week. That is why we are so grateful to KETV for providing us another amazing line up of pros! Plus, check out Friday to find a special guest joining us for The Homecoming Show!

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Caterers for the VIP Lounge!

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Caterers for the VIP Lounge!

Did you know our VIP ticket holders get lots of extra perks? Valet Parking, Premium Seating, Cocktails in the VIP Lounge. But they also get some amazing food thanks to our local catering partners! We're thrilled to announce the caterers for our VIP Lounge this August! We've got a great group lined up and can't wait to see the spread they lay out for our VIPs!

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SAC Money Dress Designer: Aaron Sobetski

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SAC Money Dress Designer: Aaron Sobetski

Each season of Omaha Fashion Week the opportunity to design the SAC Federal Credit Union Money Dress is highly coveted. Not only does the winning designer receive a cash prize, but they also get to show their skills each and every night of Omaha Fashion Week! 

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The Ticket Situation: When and How to attend Omaha Fashion Week

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The Ticket Situation: When and How to attend Omaha Fashion Week

You already know you HAVE to be at Omaha Fashion Week presented by SAC Federal Credit Union this August. But how do you decide what type of ticket you want....where to sit....what nights to come to...etc, etc. Read on for your guide to all things tickets, through the week and for our VIP Runway Finale. Be sure to read through quick. Tickets go on sale June 1st and you'll want to be ready to snag the best seats in the house! 

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OFW Beauty Alliance: all the deets

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OFW Beauty Alliance: all the deets

You may have heard about the Omaha Fashion Week Beauty Alliance and wondered, "what the heck is that?!" Well, you've come to the right place. 

The short answer: The Omaha Fashion Week Beauty Alliance were the folks rocking out hair and make up backstage at OFW in February.

Okay, okay, maybe you want a bit more info. So read on for the long answer....

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