Founder and director of Culxr House, Marcey Yates, shares how he is making an impact in the Omaha community with his passion for music, arts, and culture.
Some of Omaha’s most comitted fashion enthusiasts braved icy streets on January 23rd for a stimulating conversation with Couture x Convo. We were graciously hosted by Culxr House, an environment that offered ample insipiration for our selected topic of the creative process.
Clarissa Knighten of Rissa's Artistic Design merges sculpture and fashion in her avant-garde accessories. Natural elements like wood and leather are incorporated with metals to create memorable statement pieces. Keep reading to learn more about Clarissa Knighten and her upcoming collection!
Army veteran Duane Topping turned to fashion design as a way to fight through the struggle of PTSD. Passionate and committed to inspiring others, Duane creates unique pieces for those who want to shed labels and show their inner beauty and strength! Keep reading to learn more about Duane Topping and his upcoming collection!
Paty Figtree, licensed cosmetologist and Beauty Alliance member, has been involved with Omaha Fashion Week for seven years. Paty shares secrets of the beauty industry and how the community can be better supported.
The newest collection from Esmeralda Lole of Kyrie Eleison Couture sheds light on mental illness, and the surprising lack of mental health resources within minority communities Fighting the most common stigmas, the collection captures the beauty in each struggle. Keep reading to learn more about her Kyrie Eleison Couture and her upcoming collection!
"Sonder" is the notion that each random passerby has a life as vivid and complex as your own. This idea of a modern fairytale is realized in whimsical, ultra-feminine garments by Meghan Williams of Love, Meg. Keep reading to learn more about her Love, Meg and her upcoming collection!
Develop Model, Ellie Krupicka, kickstarted her modeling career at the age of 15 and has worked as both a model and mentor in the industry. With over seven years of experience with Omaha Fashion Week as a model and volunteer, Ellie says that fashion week is her favorite time of the year.
Omaha Fashion Week’s new series The Front Row offers an up close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community! During Omaha Fashion Week’s Fall 2019 showcase, Lauren Glowacki debuted her first collection as an emerging designer under the label Lauren Glowacki Designs.
Omaha Fashion Week’s new series The Front Row offers an up close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community! Couture X Convo creators Bayani Seldera and Zachary Roland share how they hope to facilitate important discussions and unite the fashion community in Omaha.
Omaha Fashion Week’s new series The Front Row offers an up close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community! Rose Petty is a local professional makeup artist with eight years of experience and a passion for all things beauty! We caught up with her as she gears up for her seventh season working in Omaha Fashion Week’s Beauty Alliance!
The Midwest boasts a growing and thriving community of artists, makers, and small businesses…why not invest back into that community by shopping and supporting local this holiday season?! We’ve rounded up some of our favorite handmade markets, events, and homegrown businesses all in one place so you can use your gifting for good!
Omaha Fashion Week is thrilled to announce the packed lineup of designers selected to showcase during our upcoming Spring 2020 season, taking place February 23rd-29th! Keep reading for a breakdown of the week’s schedule!
Omaha Fashion Week’s new series The Front Row offers an up close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s fashion and arts community! Winner of Fall 2019’s Featured Designer Golden Shears Award for her fifth collection showcased during Omaha Fashion Week, Crystal Brakhage shares how passion can become a career.
Another exciting season of Omaha Fashion Week has wrapped, and we’re extremely proud of ALL of our winning designers throughout the week! Keep reading to meet our Fall 2019 winners and learn about their prize packages!
Another evening of Omaha Fashion Week's Fall 2019 season kicks off TONIGHT! Here's everything you need to know for our AETHER Featured Designer Showcase on Friday, August 23rd!
The theme for last night’s Omaha Fashion Week’s showcase was Ignis. Latin for fire, brightness, and passion, Thursday’s featured designers presented collections full of rich colors and vibrant inspiration. Keep reading to check out the full recap!
Another evening of Omaha Fashion Week's Fall 2019 season kicks off TONIGHT! Here's everything you need to know for our IGNIS Featured Designer Showcase on Thursday, August 22nd!
Aura, Latin for air, was the theme for Wednesday night’s Omaha Fashion Week’s emerging designers. Guests seemed to float in as doors opened and OmahaDesign Center came to life. Many dressed the theme, wearing airy gowns and ethereal colors. Keep reading to check out the full recap!
Another evening of Omaha Fashion Week's Fall 2019 season kicks off TONIGHT! Here's everything you need to know for our AURA Emerging Designer Showcase on Wednesday, August 21st!