I just wanted to note that this event has a long history of using Memphis talent, in the form of designers and models, so please apply if you are interested!

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Little Rock Fashion Week (LRFW) is accepting fashion design applicants, wanting to showcase their clothing lines at the fifth annual Little Rock Fashion Week, scheduled for July 15-20, 2013 at various locations in downtown Little Rock.

The application postmark deadline is December 5, 2012. Founded by entertainment producer Brandon Campbell in 2009, LRFW has showcased over 75 fashion brands by local, national, international and student designers; been attended by fashion and entertainment executives from E! Entertainment, Style Network, MTV, NBC, Dillard's, Otis School of Fashion (Los Angeles), and Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.

Past designers have gone to have their clothes worn by celebrities and seen at other presentations during New York Fashion Week.

Participating clothing lines compete to win the distinction of LRFW’s “2013 Clothing Line of the Year.”

The winner receives several prizes and perks for up to one year.

The 2012 winner, Kelvin Haydon’s signature collection by the Milwaukee designer. Haydon is receiving 1 year of promotion at LittleRockFashionWeek.com, fee waiver for LRFW 2013, VIP-goodie bag, and a high fashion photo shoot, featuring professional models from Oneofakind Talent Inc, among other opportunities.

Designers’ fashion lines chosen for LRFW 5 will join Kelvin Haydon and LT Dickens Designs by LaTonya Dickens of Baltimore, MD. LT Dickens Designs, the Baltimore Fashion Week 2012 Collection of the Year, is being shown as part of a talent exchange partnership between LRFW and BFW. Kelvin Haydon will be featured at BFW 2013.

To request an application for LRFW 2013 send an email to joinus@littlerockfashionweek.com.

Go to LittleRockFashionWeek.com to learn more.

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CONWAY, ARK.: Brandon D. Campbell, Little Rock Fashion Week's founder and executive producer, will co-produce the fashion show at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Conway 2012 Bridal Show on Sunday February 26, 2012 at the Conway Expo Center and Fairgrounds, located at 2505 Oak St. in Conway, Ark. The bridal show is from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The fashion show is scheduled for 4 p.m.

The fashion event will star the high fashion runway models, of all ages and sizes, from Campbell's Oneofakind Talent Inc. modeling agency and past Little Rock Fashion Week presentations. They'll wear clothes from Belk, David's Bridal, Dillard's, Men's Wearhouse, and Reba's Formal Wear.

This will be the second ADG bridal fashion show that Campbell is involved in, featuring OTI and LRFW models, in a month. On January 15th, the ADG Bridal Fashion Show in Little Rock featured models from OTI and LRFW. Campbell served as co-producer and model booker.Tickets for the Conway 2012 Bridal Show are $5 at the door. The Conway bridal show is coordinated by Sheila Harrod,  ADG River Valley and Ozark Edition's advertising manager.

The fourth annual Little Rock Fashion Week is July 16-21. To learn more about Campbell and LRFW visit LittleRockFashionWeek.com. To request information on being a vendor or sponsor at LRFW 2012 send an e-mail toinfo@littlerockfashionweek.com

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark: Little Rock Fashion Week is accepting sponsors, advertisers and applications for designers, interns and volunteers for Little Rock Fashion Week 2012! Little Rock Fashion week will be held July 16-21 at various locations in Little Rock. Send an e-mail tojoinus@littlerockfashionweek.com or visit www.littlerockfashionweek.com for more details.

In its fourth year, LRFW has launched the careers of models, designers, hairstylists and make-up artists. Also, LRFW gives great exposure to local and national businesses. Participants of LRFW are advertised at LittleRockFashionWeek.com.

(Read story here and watch video http://littlerock.todaysthv.com/news/arts-culture/85472-join-little-rock-fashion-week-2012)

LRFW 2011 was hosted by NBC Miami Nitecap's Peter Bailey, KTHV's Ashley Blackstone and BJ Steed at sold out fashion events. Executives from E! Entertainment and the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising out of Los Angeles attended the festivities. Sixteen different fashion labels by local, national and student designers were showcased.

February 13th is the deadline for designers to apply to showcase and compete for "Clothing Line of the Year." Corporate sponsors will join several businesses, including The Salon Professional Academy, Grisham Law Firm, Riverside at Rockwater and Sync Weekly, at LRFW 2012.

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark.:  Little Rock Fashion Week is proud to announce that Laurella by Laurie B. Allen has been selected as the LRFW 2011 Clothing Line of the Year and model Larry Scruggs has been selected as LRFW 2011 Model of the Year.

Laurella, the fashion label owned by Pittsburgh native Laurie B. Allen, was chosen as the 2011 Clothing Line of the Year after her stunning presentation during LRFW's Posh Expression Fashion Experience, July 16.

"When I received the official word and saw the website, I was beaming from ear to ear because there was an extreme amount of talent from the designers this year. Everyone had the same goal that this was going to be bigger and better," said Allen.

Allen continued, "I loved everything about LRFW, the models worked everything so beautifully, and Brandon Campbell, the staff, and people of Arkansas are the best I've ever encountered. This honor is truly a pleasure!"

When asked, Allen said that her collection was inspired by all the printed fabric this year. In the past she had been known for muted tones and evening wear, but she saw LRFW 2011 as a time to challenge herself.

LRFW Creator Brandon D. Campbell, stated, "Laurie B. Allen's Laurella line speaks for itself. The collection is beautiful, well constructed, and is wearable for every woman. Attendees of LRFW 2011, fashion journalists, and members from the fashion community were very impressed with Laurie's unique usage of colors and the line's cohesiveness. Laurella stands out on any runway, which makes it memorable. I'm proud of Laurie and can't wait to see the new Laurella line on our runway in 2012."

Scruggs, a Pine Bluff, Ark. resident, was selected as the LRFW 2011 Model of the Year.

"My initial reaction was shock. There were so many other models that were great. I'm very happy and feel blessed to be chosen as the first male Little Rock Fashion Week Model of the Year. "I have Brandon to thank for pushing me too. It's a big accomplishment to me in my book; it shows that when you work hard and be yourself, good things are bound to happen," Scruggs recalled.

Scruggs spoke about his future plans, "I hope to represent Arkansas to the fullest of my abilities to let everyone know there is a lot of talent in Little Rock. I plan to become one of the top male models in the world, but for now, I'm just going to take it one day at a time with a smile."

Campbell was excited about this year's outcome. He stated, "Larry stood out among the most talented group of models to ever walk at Little Rock Fashion Week. Besides his obvious talent, Larry possesses a one-of-a-kind personality and positive spirit that makes him a joy to work with. Many would agree that being chosen as the Model of the Year could not have happened to a better person. I'm ecstatic to be working with Larry to help him reach the moon to success."

Scruggs was selected from the 89 models that walked the runway this year. Over 300 models auditioned this past May to earn a spot in LRFW 2011. Next up for Scruggs are multiple features in Dillard's fall ads and a modeling appearance at the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Fall Bridal Fair, on Sunday, August 14.

Allen and Scruggs were selected by a panel of judges that consisted of fashion journalists, store buyers, and executives from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising and E! Entertainment. With these awards, they will receive a year of appearances, promotions including individual featured web-pages on www.littlerockfashionweek.com and photo shoots.

Little Rock Fashion Week welcomes all to save the date for Little Rock Fashion Week 2012-July 9-14. All interested designers, potential models, and community volunteers should visit littlerockfashionweek.com for more information on how to be involved with LRFW 2012.

See Photos at www.littlerockfashionweek.com/2011photos.php

"Be a part of the fastest growing fashion week in the country - Little Rock Fashion Week (LRFW). LRFW 2011 is now accepting submissions for sponsors, advertisers, vendors and designers. Get your clothing line and/or brand seen in front of hundreds of thousands of potential clients throughout the year. The 3rd Annual LRFW will be historic and you'll want to be involved. Early application deadline for designers is December 3."

Visit LittleRockFashionWeek.com or call 501.240.7004 for more details.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.: Organizers of Little Rock Fashion Week will be involved in a few events this weekend.

On Friday (today), Y-Hawk Entertainment presents the "Spring is in the Air" fashion show, to benefit the Faulkner Boys and Girls Club. LRFW is co-sponsoring the event, which will feature a silent auction, live performances and fashion show. Natasha Rawls, of NaJo Creations, will be the featured designer.

Festivities start at 7 p.m. at Hendrix's Student Life and Technology Center, 1300 Washington Ave., Conway, Ark. Immediately following the show is an after party at Michaelangelo's, 808 S. Front St. in downtown Conway. Tickets are $5 for students with i.d., $10 in advance and $15 at the door.

Information: Wyvonne Hawkins, yhawk21@yahoo.com or (501) 908-9121.

On Saturday, the Arkansas Warriors will take on the Springfield Thrill in a United Basketball League conference game at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock Fieldhouse, 2801 S. University. During halftime, LRFW founder Brandon D. Campbell will judge a "Best Dressed" contest, with the winner receiving two passes to Little Rock Fashion Week 2010, which takes place July 12-17 in downtown Little Rock.

Tipoff is at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance; $8 at the door (kids get in free).

Immediately following the game, LRFW and the Warriors will host its "Models 'n' May" party. Guests can listen to music by Power 92's DJ King Akeem, meet and mingle with LRFW staff, producers, designers, runway judges, partners and Warriors basketball team. For aspiring fashion models, it's an opportunity to be seen before LRFW's annual model auditions (held May 15-16 at the Pavilion in the Park shopping center from 1-5 p.m.). The 110th attendee will receive tickets to the UBL playoffs and championship game in Dallas, plus special travel accommodations.

The party starts at 10 p.m. Tickets are $5.

For more information on Little Rock Fashion Week: visit littlerockfashionweek.com or pr@littlerockfashionweek.com.