A Guide to NOLA Fashion Week

Hey, NOLA locals!!!  I invited a guest blogger, Alan James, to join me today in giving you guys all of the details for NOLA Fashion Week; so below, he not only gives a guide to NOLA Fashion Week and its events, but he also gives recommends on how to arrive to them with class and style!  Enjoy and I hope to see you all at some events during the week!

New Orleans Fashion Week promises a display of creativity and elegance like never seen before. From
March 18 through the 24, numerous events happen around the city in the name of fashion. Showcasing
local and international talent, all of the emerging trends will be on display during NOLA Fashion Week.
With educational classes, parties, and runway shows, there wont be a single dull moment once the
festivities begin. Silent auctions and donations will benefit local organizations like the Fashion Institute of
New Orleans, Dress for Success, and the NO/AIDS Task Force. Here is a quick day by day itinerary of
what will be happening around town!

March 18
Fashion weeks kicks off with a fashion conversation revolving around the “A Queen Within” exhibit at
the New Orleans Museum of Art. After that, there’s an official kick off party at the NOPSI Hotel.

March 19
You’re not going to want to miss Beauty & the Ritz at the Ritz Carlton penthouse. Guest designer Steve
Boi will be hosting the evening of glamorous fun. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door.

March 20
The New Orleans Jazz Mark is hosting an event that celebrates the longevity of fashion in New Orleans.
The Tricentennial “300 Years of New Orleans Fashion” runs from 7 to 10 PM. You’ll definitely leave
feeling more knowledgeable about the history of fashion in the area.

March 21
Do you have a child interested in fashion? This is the perfect time to let them in on the fun. At the food
court in Riverwalk Outlets, Kids Runway Day is hosted.

March 22
Want to watch a competition and runway show? Door open at 5:30 PM and the show starts at 7 PM at the
Monastery! This is where the Top Design Competition and Runway Shows take place, plus some runwayafter parties that have yet to be announced.

March 23
Friday brings Fashion Career Day to the NOMA along with the already existing “A Queen Within”
fashion exhibit. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for more after party information, as well.

March 24
The final day of NOLA Fashion week means there will be one big wrap party after the final runway
shows!

If you plan on making an adventure out of fashion week in New Orleans, be sure to consider the logistics.
It can be hard to drive yourself around town, especially when there are so many people in the area for
different events. With a car service, limousine, or party bus, there aren’t any worries about figuring out
directions or fighting traffic. For more information, head over to nopartybus.com. You’ll get to enjoy
fashion week fashionably!

Written By: Alan James

I look forward to a  fun NOLA Fashion Week and, again, I hope to see you all there!

XOXO,

Michelle