Every designer dreams of showing their collection at Fashion Week. We’ll introduction to three emerging fashion designers who have participated in local and national fashion weeks. Learn what it takes to be successful, how to get your collection included in a lineup, and prepare for your big moment.
Runway Roadmap: Designs & Decisions
Featured Panelists
Anslee Connell, Savannah Red
Designer Anslee Connell is a veteran of the Austin fashion scene and has taken her line, Savannah Red, to Full-figured Fashion Week in New York City and appeared as a featured designer at the historic Driskill Hotel during Austin Fashion Week. Savannah Red designs are fun and fresh, inspired by vintage silhouettes, and made for full figured women. Anslee will share insights and experiences preparing a clothing line to appear at high-profile fashion show events.
Watch our interview with Anslee at Full-figured Fashion Week.
Melissa Greggs, Jenise Gregg Couture
Melissa Greggs is a designer and stylist and the founder of Jenise Gregg Couture. Melissa began her career as a fashion designer with a friend while attending Prairie View A&M University. Winning recognition and awards from her campus fan base opened doors for appearing in fashion shows both on campus and throughout her home city of Houston. As a member of The Fashion Group International, Melissa has developed relationships with members of the fashion industry and provides couture fashion design and styling services.
Michelle Pajak-Reynolds, Michelle Pajak-Reynolds Designs
Michelle Pajak-Reynolds is a haute couture jewelry designer whose pieces are highly sought after by fashion stylists, celebrities and collectors. Her pieces have been exhibited internationally, worn by many celebrities and featured on the cover of Grace Ormonde Wedding Style and LA Brides magazines. Michelle has a BFA in Jewelry from Kent State University and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Baldwin-Wallace University. As a veteran of New York City’s Small Business Fashion Week and Nolcha Fashion Week, Michelle brings a business-minded approach to preparing for a fashion week appearance and taking advantage of the opportunities that result.
Watch our interview with Michelle at Nolcha Fashion Week.
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