The Front Row is our passion series offering an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s community. Culxr House is a community hub focused on creating a safe space for talent and economic opportunity in North Omaha. We spoke with Founder and Director Marcey Yates, as well as Culxr House partner and Demonstration Organizer JaKeen Fox, about how they’re equipping locals to take action towards change, and their long-term goals for restorative justice in Omaha’s Black community.
The Front Row is our passion series offering an up-close look at the creators and cultivators that are reshaping Omaha’s Community. NOISE (North Omaha Information Support Everyone) is a community-led news organization developed to address the information gap within North Omaha. We spoke with Founder and Director Dawaune Hayes about diversity in news and being environmentally conscious.
Omaha Fashion Week is thrilled to announce the packed lineup of designers selected to showcase during our upcoming Fall 2020 season, taking place August 27th-29th! While this season will look a little different, including a combination of in-person and digital runway shows, we are already so excited and inspired by our designers! Keep reading to meet them all!
COVID-19 and quarantine are messing with our minds…literally. We know we’re not alone, and we bet it’s getting to you too. Which is why we started Mind Matters, a collection of conversations on mental health during coronavirus. As part of this series, we asked some of our Omaha Fashion Week designers how COVID-19 has affected their mental health and creativity, and how they’re practicing self-care. Keep reading to learn more about designer Lauren Glowacki, and how quarantine is inspiring her to create without the pressure of perfection!
COVID-19 and quarantine are messing with our minds…literally. We know we’re not alone, and we bet it’s getting to you too. Which is why we started Mind Matters, a collection of conversations on mental health during coronavirus. As part of this series, we invite you to JOIN US June 4th on Instagram Live as we (virtually) sit down with special guest Kristi Tackett-Newburg, PhD. Tune in as we chat with Kristi on topics like self-care, coping mechanisms, managing anxiety, and MORE!
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An update from OFW producer Brook Hudson about the August 2020 season.
COVID-19 and quarantine is messing with our minds…literally. We know we’re not alone, and we bet it’s getting to you too. Which is why we started Mind Matters, a collection of conversations on mental health during coronavirus. As part of this series, we asked some of our Omaha Fashion Week designers how COVID-19 has affected their mental health and creativity, and how they’re practicing self-care. Keep reading to learn more about SuShe by J.Tracey designer Juantiesha Christian, and how quarantine pushed her to turn a longtime passion into a blog!
Keith Rodger has been involved with Omaha Fashion Week for eight seasons as Music Director and Metropolitan Community College Student Night panelist. We chatted with Keith about the keys to success in the music industry and how Make Believe Studios is keeping up with the West Coast.
Ariel Panowicz, Photographer and Creative Director, has been on the Omaha scene for over 10 years creating and cultivating her art. Ariel recently led the petition for self-employed and contracted workers to receive unemployment benefits during COVID-19. We (virtually) met with Ariel to discuss Omaha’s vibrant arts community and the help creatives can receive during the pandemic.
MJ Peters, talented event coordinator, producer, singer, and actress, shares her passion for Omaha and its’ vibrant arts community. Her latest project, the Omaha Creative Directory, helps her showcase local talent and bring the community together in a shared, online space.
Made in Omaha curates goods from local makers in a one-stop shopping experience. Their mission to support the local economy is more important than ever before. Owners Nick Huff, Teri Healy, and Brandon Beed share the mission behind their business and how Omaha can back their community of talented makers.
“These are people who have the courage to pursue their passion and help make our city a better place to live, work, and play. Without them, our Omaha would not be the vibrant place it is.” Keep reading to learn more about how you can support our vibrant community of small business and freelancers during COVID-19!
Roland Fitz is a vintage clothing store and event space in Omaha’s Little Bohemia. Owner, Roland Massow, has a finger on the pulse of Omaha’s fashion and arts scene and joined Omaha Fashion Week this season as a panelist for Metropolitan Community College Student Night. Roland sat down with OFW to answer questions on business, community, and growth.
Omaha Fashion Week wrapped another packed season of Fashion for Good this past Saturday, after a weeklong celebration of fashion talent in the Midwest! Over 55 designers, 15 boutiques, and 9 high schools and mentoring programs showed collections on the runway, with Omaha Design Center seeing thousands of people come through its doors! Keep reading to meet our season winners and learn more about their prize packages!
Omaha Fashion Week’s Spring 2020 season continued last night with our ARISE Emerging Designer Showcase! Meaning to begin to occur or to exist; to come into being or to attention, the ARISE Showcase allowed designers who were new to the industry to bring attention to their latest collections, full of intricate, detailed work. Keep reading to check out the full recap!
Another evening of Omaha Fashion Week's Spring 2020 season kicks off TONIGHT! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know for our ARISE Emerging Designer Showcase on Friday, February 28th!
Omaha Fashion Week’s Spring 2020 season continued last night with our Methodist Cancer Survivor Show! The most emotional showcase of the year kicked off as guests arrived at the Omaha Design Center to show support for the many cancer survivors that would be walking the Allure Med Spa Runway to Beauty. Keep reading to check out the full recap!
Another evening of Omaha Fashion Week's Spring 2020 season kicks off TONIGHT! Keep reading to find out everything you need to know for our Methodist Cancer Survivor Show on Thursday, February 27th!
Omaha Fashion Week’s Spring 2020 season continued last night with the UNL Student Showcase, featuring pieces from UNL's Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design (TMFD)! As the doors to Omaha Design Center opened, guests were greeted with music by pre-party entertainment DJ Shor-T. Supporters of UNL designers chatted excitedly about the collections they would see on the Allure Med Spa Runway to Beauty. Keep reading to check out the full recap!
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