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THE MALL AT MILLENIA FASHION WEEK FEATURES DESIGNER TRUNK SHOWS, CELEBRITY GUEST. EXCLUSIVE INTERNATIONAL RUNWAY FOOTAGE
9/27/07
Orlando, FL. – A week-long celebration of fashion will be presented at The Mall at Millenia during Fashion Week 2008 from October 20 through October 27. Fashion followers will have the opportunity to indulge in cutting edge fashion shows, a chance to meet Fashion Director of ELLE Magazine and Project Runway Judge Nina Garcia, plus get a sneak preview of spring 08’s hottest trends straight from runway shows in Paris, Milan, New York and London.
The event offers in-store activities at participating retailers such as the exclusive 2008 Cruise Collection at Dior, new couture and spring collection pieces at David Yurman and a special appearance by celebrity stylist Mark-Alen Harmon of the Style Network at St. John. The week concludes with spectacular events held in the Grand Court that are sure to make fashion history right here in Orlando!
On Friday, October 26, ELLE Magazine Fashion Director and Project Runway Judge Nina Garcia, will conduct a signing in the Grand Court from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. for her newly released book “The Little Black Book of Style.” Responsible for covering the designer fashion markets of New York, Milan and Paris, Garcia is an elite authority in the fashion industry. “The Little Black Book of Style” features arts, iconic women and signature fashions from the past to show that with a little awareness, creativity and some unabashed effort, every woman can unleash her inner fashionista.
The evening shifts gears at 7 p.m. in the Grand Court as Fashion Design and Merchandising students of the International Academy of Design and Technology present their custom collections on the runway in a surge of color, texture, movement and music. The show will conclude with the ‘Project Pink Design Competition’ in an effort to promote breast cancer awareness. Participating students have been given three days to present a spectacular pink ensemble that will be judged by a panel of local fashion experts. In addition, an exclusive sneak preview of spring ’08 trends, just off the runways of New York, Milan, London and Paris will be presented on the Mall’s LED screens.
Fashion Week will conclude on Saturday, October 27 with a fall fashion show in Grand Court at 1 p.m. This heart-pumping show will feature the hottest fashions from retailers like Anthropologie, Arden B., Bebe, Furla and Maxstudio.com. The show will be followed by the exclusive preview of spring ’08 trends on the Mall’s LED screens.
“We are celebrating our 5th anniversary with a week of events that bring the flavor of Fashion Weeks across the world right here to Orlando,” said Brenda Lounsberry, marketing director for the Center.
About The Mall at Millenia
The Mall at Millenia, Orlando’s premier luxury shopping destination, boasts a wide selection of upscale stores that cater to shoppers looking for the perfect gift or the season’s must-have item. Much, much more than a typical mall, The Mall at Millenia features an amazing selection of luxury retailers, including Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co., combined with unique décor and finishes that accentuate the Mall’s upscale atmosphere.
Beyond its upscale stores and atmosphere, The Mall at Millenia, which celebrates its fifth anniversary this fall, also features two onsite salons and numerous popular restaurants, including: The Cheesecake Factory, P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Brio Tuscan Grille and Blue Martini, a cocktail lounge. To learn more about The Mall at Millenia and the shopping experiences offered at Orlando’s premier shopping destination, please visit www.mallatmillenia.com or call (407) 363-3555.
About the Forbes Company
The Forbes Company is a nationally recognized owner, developer and manager of distinctive regional shopping centers that provide exceptional retail experiences in each of their respective markets. For more information, visit theforbescompany.com. Taubman Centers, Inc., (NYSE:TCO) is a partner with the Forbes Company in The Mall at Millenia. Taubman Centers, Inc., (NYSE: TCO), a real estate investment trust, owns develops, acquires and operates regional shopping centers nationally. For more information, visit Taubman.com.
About 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 www.iadt.edu.
