It may be redundant for me to state the world wide economy has stalled. The WORLD WIDE economy has stalled. A natural reaction to tough times is controlling one’s personal spending, i.e. luxury items. The cut back on balling is affecting everything from cars to clothing. The fashion industry is no different. Some designers are coming up with new ways to sell their wares. Recently, international renown, national know and locally loved designer Chilly-O partnered with SMKA (a multifaceted production company) on a signature design. Check it out here. The design was debuted at SMKA’s listening party for the highly anticipated The 808 Experiment: Vol 2. mixtape. The celebration took place at Atlanta’s hipster boutique WISH Atlanta.
Chilly-O discusses this innovative collaboration here. CAN YOU DIG IT?!
Fashion show at Atlanta International Fashion Week 2009 by Elizabeth Carson Rocker.
Now in its third year, AIFW brought together some of the industry’s brightest stars, designers, and industry experts for a five day event packed with runway shows, trade shows, lavish dinners and glamorous events. AIFW made history as the Atlanta Fashion Network presented the first annual Atlanta International Fashion Week with its benefits and big name designers that attracted Atlanta’s finest and an international presence.
Once again in 2009 fashion took center stage for the of the most highly anticipated fashion event of the year featuring international fashion moguls, celebrities, models, agents, press and buyers at various downtown locations such as: The Biltmore Hotel, Club Primal, and Club Eros.