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March 14, 2017

Featuring Fashion Designer Ashley Little of Material Concepts

Today's feature of local fashion designer is Ashley Little of Material Concepts.  Ashley is a local fashion designer from Fayetteville that was apart of NWA Fashion Week.  She owns her own business called Material Concepts.  


Devante had a chance to talk to Ashley before her runway walk.  Check out her interview below and her line crossing the runway!



Interview with Ashley Little Part 1




Interview with Ashley Little Part 2



Ashley Little Runway walk Part 3



Photos below from Ashley Little's clothing line runway walk from Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week Runway Shows.

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March 13, 2017

Featuring Fashion Designer Chloe Carter of Down Right Denim



Today's feature local fashion designer is Chloe Carter of Down Right Denim.  Chloe is a local fashion designer from Fayetteville that was apart of NWA Fashion Week.  She owns her own business called Down Right Denim.  


We caught up with Chloe to find out a little more about her and her line. Check out her interview below and her line crossing the runway!


Interview with Chloe Carter Part 1

Interview with Chloe Carter Part 2




Down Right Denim Runway walk Part 3




Photos below from Down Right Denim runway walk from Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week Runway Shows.



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March 10, 2017

BFF Passes on sale now!


Passes for the Bentonville Film Festival are now on sale.  For more information on the event and to buys passes click here!


#BFF #BeOurBFF #BvilleFilmFest 

Featuring Fashion Designer Amy Johnson of Aimz Designs

Today's feature local fashion designer is  Amy Johnson of Aimz Designs.  Amy is a local fashion designer from Springdale that was apart of NWA Fashion Week.  Aimz Designs created a line for the Elizabeth Richardson Center and included a few special needs models on the runway from the Elizabeth Richardson Center (Elizabeth Richardson Center has been enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs since 1963.) 
Dustin had a chance to chat with Amy about her and her designs.  Check out her interview below!


Interview with Amy Johnson Part 1



Interview with Amy Johnson Part 2



Interview night of runway and runway walk.



Photos below from Aimz Designs runway walk from Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week Runway Shows.



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March 7, 2017

Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week puts on a Spectacular Show!


NWA Fashion Week Runway held at the Record model featuring gown from Ashley Little of Material Concepts
Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week hit the runway March 1st through the 4th.  It all started with a Gala to raise money for local designers followed by two nights of runways featuring local designers and boutiques.  


40/29 News Allison Wise, NWA Fashion Week CEO Robin Atkinson, 40/29 News Yuna Lee
Thursday night started of with grand gala with 40/29 anchors Yuna Lee and Allison Wise started the night off with introduction to CEO and Creative Director of the NWA Fashion Week Robin Atkinson.  



Local shoe designer Eric Jones
Also speaking that night was local shoe designer Eric Jones of Like Father Like Son LLC and local Fashion Designer Dallas Musick. 





NWA Fashion Week Gala held at 21c in Bentonville,AR
The gala was finished off with Jason Maek and Zaena performing during live photo shoots with models for the guest.

All proceeds from all events go to the support of local designers.


Models practicing for night events
The NWA Fashion Week workers were hard at work setting up for the two night runway event. We seen first hand look at the behind the scenes preparations. 

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Model from Elizabeth Richardson Center featuring a gown from Aimz Design
Doors opened at 6pm with show starting at 7pm. 40/29 News Anchor Yuna Lee was the emcee for the evening. Local fashion designer's line up for the even went like this... Chloe Carter of Down Right Denim, Label Boutique, Aimz Design featuring special models from the Elizabeth Richardson Center (Elizabeth Richardson Center has been enhancing the lives of children and adults with special needs since 1963.)
Gown from G by Gavin
Shop for Mankind. A'Lyece Lenae, She Said Yes, G by Gavin, Vesta's Boutique, Rosie Rose Designer and RiftRaff completed Friday night's line up of local designers.  Check out Friday nights local designers in the below slide show.




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Model featuring gown by Felix Bui Couture
Saturday night line up began with 40/29 Allison Wise jump starting the evening with an introduction to the night activities. The night line-ups went like this... Alberti&Co., Label Boutique, Ashley Little of Material Concepts, Elysian boutique, NA Martin, Chavon Shree.  During the Break Julie Marchant-Houle Vice President and General Manager, Personal Care The Hain Celestial Group from Alba Botanica spoke along with CEO and Creative Director of NWA Fashion Week Robin Atkinson. Then the show continued with Steamroller Blues, RC by Richard Cotto, Lola Boutique, The Independent Denim & Essentials and Fashion Designer Felix Bui Couture closed out the show. 


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40/29 and The Arkansas CW were proud sponsors of the Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week.   

The Arkansas CW Crew Member Shelby Osborne interviews fashion designer Felix Bui

We have released feature interviews with all the local fashion designers who participated in the fashion show along with pictures from their line.   You can check them all out by clicking here.



February 28, 2017

The CW has found its 'Black Lightning"!

(DC Comics)                                                                                                    (CW Network)


A familiar face to CW fans will be donning the Black Lightning super suit!  Cress William of Heart of Dixie will return to The CW to star in DC Comic's "Black Lightning"! 

Black Lightning centers on Jefferson Pierce (Williams).  He made his choice to hang up his suit and secret identity years ago, but with a daughter hellbent on justice and a star student being recuited by a local gang, he'll be pulled back into the fight as the wanted vigilante Black Lightning.

February 24, 2017

NWA Fashion Week to Kick Off with Free Panel Discussion at Crystal Bridges



The Arkansas CW and 40/29 is a proud partner of Alba Botanica NWA Fashion Week!

NWA Fashion Week CEO and Creative Director Robin Atkinson stop by to give us some insights to what we can expect from this years Fashion Week!







NWA Fashion Week:Creative 360 kicks off with a Free panel discussion presented by Artinfusion on March 1st 7pm to 8pm at Crystal Bridges-Great Hall.

Featuring top makeup artists, designers and creatives from the Northwest Arkansas Fashion Week team.  

NWA Fashion Week Panel Discussion Admission is free just register online here:

Click here to register for Panel Discussion

Panelists included: NWA Fashion Week CEO and Creative Director Robin Atkinson; Bentonville based Fashion Designer Nancy Martin, Jodie Franklin, L'Oreal Pro Artist and NWAFW Board Member; Victor Chalfant, Professional and Fashion Photographer; Chavon Forston, Designer of of Chavon Shree Clothing. 



Fashion Designers from across the state will be showing off their talents on the Runway at the "Record" in Bentonville.  One will be Friday March 3rd and the second is on March 4th, doors open at 6pm show starts at 7pm.

Proceeds help fund the development and production opportunities for our local designers. 

Click here to get your Runway tickets now!