UpNXT is a fashion accelerator that FashioNXT created to launch emerging designers to the next step of their professional career. UpNXT aims to build a platform through supporting the designers with industry specialist, media resources, and business opportunities, and a cash prize. This year the...
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Last night was the final showing of 2016 FashioNXT:The Shows. Los Angeles based Melynda Valera SS '17 collection showcase Valera's couture artistry with hand crafted chiffon flowers wowing the audience with the romance, and whimsy of her designs. The night closed with Project Runway winner Michelle Lesniak showing...
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Night Three at FashionNXT was full of majestic beauty. The night began with a Portland favorite and UpNXT All Star Wendy Ohlendorf showing a chic boho inspired collection alongside Susan Fairchild handbags. Montreal designer Katherine Tessier's collection of light denim separates and dresses that were both wearable...
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Night two at FashioNXT opened with "The Next Big Things in Fashion" conversation series the panel discussion focused on were fashion is going next. Topics covered tech and what's next for apparel companies. In today's world the importance of reducing waste from technology products is...
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Last night FashioNXT opened with excitement for emerging talent in Portland and across the US. Project Runway star Sarah Donforio showcased her Spring 2017 line full of bright colors and prints that made everyone wishing it was summer again. FashioNXT named the first Accessories Competition winners with Christina...
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The 5 year anniversary of FashioNXT: The Shows (Oct 5-8th) kicks off today with a stellar lineup of some of the most extraordinary designers from the U.S. and internationally, join Portland's best designers. Portland's new project runway star Sarah Donofrio will open the night, followed by Los Angeles designer...
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FashioNXT is launching 4 limited edition leather accessories, 2 bracelets and 2 leather card-wallets on the occasion of its 5th year anniversary celebration. FashioNXT is collaborating with Portland's premier leather accessories manufacturer Bespoke Accessories Group (B.A.G) founded by Christina Castillo. B.A.G. will hand-make the accessories at the...
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Day 2 of 2016 FashioNXT: The Shows (Oct 5-8) will be participated by some of the biggest industry leaders in fashion and fashion-tech, followed by an amazing runway show.. 6pm-7pm: FashioNXT Media Partner Marie Claire Magazine is hosting its signature "The Next Big Thing In...
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Hello FashioNXT Friends: Like the clockworks, Portland sent another extraordinary talent to Project Runway, whose Season 15 premiered on Lifefetime TV last night. Sarah Donofrio, a Canadian import to Portland for marriage (thank you Portland groom), finished the first episode's fashion design challenge with flying colors...
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FashioNXT announced five designers to compete in the 2016 UpNXT fashion accelerator. A panel of six of the most influential personalities in Portland's fashion industry including Project Runway winners Michelle Lesniak and Seth Aaron, boutique owners Annie Bocci, and Sara Weinstein of FlairWalk, Marjorie Skinner former...
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