FashioNXT today released the names of the much anticipated finalists of UpNXT Emerging Designers Accelerator who will compete at the runway finale on Oct 2nd the opening night of 2019 FashioNXT Week (Oct 2-5). A panel of three of the most influential personalities in Portland's fashion industry including Sonia Kasparian- Couture Designe, Project...
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Interview Conducted By Kyle Sosa Good afternoon, Ale. Congratulations on being a 2018 UpNXT winner. Tell me what you enjoyed about UpNXT the most? How was your experience? ALE: As a new designer, I had the opportunity to learn more about the industry. I had the opportunity to...
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An Interview with Maddie Iverson; Conducted by Kyle Sosa Good afternoon Maddie, I’m so glad you allowed me to speak with you and a warm congratulations on being an UpNXT winner. Tell me what you enjoyed about UpNXT the most. How was your experience? MADDIE: Thank you! My...
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FashioNXT today released the names of the much anticipated finalists of UpNXT Emerging Designers Accelerator who will compete at the runway finale on Oct 3rd, the opening night of 2018 FashioNXT Week (Oct 3-6). A panel of four of the most influential personalities in Portland's fashion industry including Chris Bevans -...
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By: Emma Siddall FashioNXT hosted auditions for the UpNXT Emerging Accelerator program on Sunday July 15th at the Hi-Lo Hotel in Downtown Portland. After successfully submitting their online applications, 11 hopeful designers gathered in the hotel’s conference room on Sunday morning, to present their best work...
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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 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 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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UpNXT is FashioNXT’s emerging designer accelerator. This competition has been going on for several years and is a great way to build awareness of local emerging designers. I had the opportunity to interview Anne Bocci, a judge of UpNxt. Anne owns a boutique in downtown...
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