A week-long event featuring in-store activities, cutting-edge fashion shows, and exclusive merchandise

ORLANDO, Fla. August 18, 2009–The Mall at Millenia is celebrating its Fashion Week 2009 in style from October 19 through October 25. This exciting event will enable every fashionista to indulge in the glamour of the international fashion world, right here in Orlando. Participating retailers will feature exclusive merchandise, special promotions, and champagne receptions. Plus, three cutting edge fashion shows will illuminate the Mall’s Grand Court with unique collections of fabrics, colors and embellishments. International supermodel Paulina Porizkova will host two of these special runway presentations and present exclusive previews of spring 2010 international trends just off the runways of New York, Paris, Milan and London on the Mall’s LED screens.

On Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m., students from the International Academy of Design and Technology will storm the runway in a surge of color, texture, movement and music. This is a unique opportunity to see tomorrow's design professionals share their unique fashions for spring 2010. This show will take place in the Grand Court area and seating is offered on first-come first-served basis.

On Saturday, October 24, the fashion festivities continue and guests are invited to a meet and greet with Fashion Week’s special guest host, international supermodel Paulina Porizkova. Paulina will be on site to interact with guests in the Mall’s Orangerie Cafes from 11 a.m. to Noon.

At 2 p.m., Paulina will host Tour De Fashion, a heart-pumping fashion show introducing the hottest looks for fall by Anthropologie, Betsey Johnson, Christian Audigier, Cole Haan, Furla and Maxstudio.com. Seating for this event is by invitation only, however public viewing areas are available on upper level, Grand Court balconies. Following the show, all guests are invited as select retailers host exclusive in-store events throughout the day.

Fashion Week concludes on Sunday, October 25 with a finale that celebrates the marriage of fashion and the arts. Paulina Porizkova will host the Couture Culture Champagne Brunch and Fashion Event benefiting the Dr. Phillips Orlando Performing Arts Center and its future resident organizations; FAIRWINDS Broadway Across America-Orlando, the Orlando Ballet, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and The Festival of Orchestras. This ticketed event will present a sumptuous champagne brunch and special performances by the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and FAIRWINDS Broadway Across America. Plus, an exclusive luxury fashion presentation by Gucci, Jimmy Choo, St. John and Tory Burch will be featured on the runway. Following the brunch, luxury retailers will host in-store activities and feature special incentives to benefit the organizations. This event will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and tickets are available for purchase online at orlandophil.org or via phone at 407-770-0071.

About The Mall at Millenia

The Mall at Millenia is a world-class shopping destination with more than 150 shops, services and eateries, offering Orlando residents and visitors a dazzling experience unmatched in the marketplace. Much, much more than a typical mall, the center features an amazing selection of retailers, including Chanel, Gucci, Cartier, Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Apple, Juicy Couture, Intermix, and Coach combined with unique décor and finishes that accentuate the Mall’s upscale atmosphere. The Mall is further distinguished by its dramatic architecture and innovative uses of water and technology. The shopping experience includes a wide range of services and amenities, including personal shoppers, trunk and fashion shows, special signature events, salons, a day spa, valet parking, a full service concierge, currency exchange and multi-lingual staff as well as an onsite U.S. Post Office.

Daily shopping hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. and Sunday, noon until 7 p.m., with many restaurants open through midnight. For more information, call (407) 363-3555 or visit the Mall’s Web site at www.MallatMillenia.com.

Paulina Porizkova

Paulina Porizkova has graced the covers of magazines worldwide for more than a decade. She began modeling at the age of fifteen and quickly rose to the top of her profession. Last year, Porizkova was seen on ABC’s Dancing with the Stars. Porizkova wrote a novel A Model Summer for Hyperion books which was released in April 2007. A paperback version of the book was released in April 2008. Paulina most recently served as a judge on America’s Next Top Model hosted by Tyra Banks.

Dr. P. Phillips Performing Arts Center

Dr. P. Phillips Performing Arts Center is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a showcase for regional arts groups, create a great multi-cultural center for artistic excellence, develop a center of arts education for children and adults alike, establish a destination for Floridians and tourists, build a welcoming place establishing community pride, and create an environment encouraging participation and new experiences. For more information visit, http://www.orlandopac.org.

International Academy of Design & Technology
The International Academy of Design and Technology is committed to helping students reach their professional goals. The college offers career-oriented Associate and Bachelor degree programs in Fashion Design & Merchandising, Interior Design, Computer Graphics, Multimedia Design, Game Design & Development and Marketing & Advertising. Since the Orlando campus opened in August 2000, the Academy has established itself as an innovative design college providing an education that brings today’s technologies into the classroom. IADT is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. For more information on IADT-Orlando, call 407-888-5953 or visit http://www.iadt.edu.

Fashion Presentation on the LED Screens

Spring ‘10 fashion footage for Fashion Week at The Mall at Millenia is provided by Videofashion Network (VFN) of New York, NY. VFN, the world’s largest producer of fashion, beauty and lifestyle programs, provides edited segments to a variety of news organizations and television shows. The Mall at Millenia is the only shopping center with the exclusive rights to air this spectacular footage.