http://www.miamifashionweek.com/Updates/UpdatesRecent Updates from MiamiFashionWeek.comen-ushttp://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/6/MFW_Announces_Launch_of_Int_l_Buyers_Salon_at_2009_Event.htmlhttp://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/6/MFW_Announces_Launch_of_Int_l_Buyers_Salon_at_2009_Event.htmlFor Immediate Release:  Miami Fashion Week®, March 19 - 22, 2009 The International Alliance of Fashion Retailers (IAFR) has partnered with the Council of International Fashion Designers (CIFD) to launch the first annual Buyers Salon at Miami Fashion Week®.  Miami Fashion Week®, the largest Latin American and international fashion event in the US will present the latest Spring preview of over 60 of the most exciting emerging and established designers from throughout North, South and Central America including Mexico and the Caribbean as well as international designers from Spain, Italy, Australia, U.A.E., Pakistan, South Africa, Eastern European and India to name just a few.  Categories include women's evening wear and prêt-a-porter, swimwear, men's wear, jewelry and accessories.  Miami Fashion Week® celebrates its 11th year presenting these runway collections to over 500 international media and in 2008 hosted over 270 buyers from throughout the world.   The Buyers Salon,  only open to participating MFW designers will be set up for designers to meet with individual US and international retail buyers to present and review their collections one on one. Designers will be welcomed by keynote speakers Michelle Harrison, President of Michelle Harrison & Associates international showroom (Atlanta) and Mercedes Gonzalez, President of Global Purchasing Group (New York City)   Miami Fashion Week® has earned an international reputation for introducing the hottest new designers to the US market.  Robin Fleming, President of IAFR is thrilled with the association as a new venue for the top specialty store buyers in the US and internationally to meet some of the best new design talent in the world.  "With an overload of US trade shows and limited time for the buyers to travel, the MFW Buyers Salon is the perfect solution to finding fresh new designers for our stores."  www.fashionretailers.org  Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 -0700http://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/4/MFW_Hosts_2nd_Annual_Student_Designer_Competition.htmlhttp://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/4/MFW_Hosts_2nd_Annual_Student_Designer_Competition.htmlMiami Fashion Week® will host the 2nd annual Student Fashion Designer Competition as organizers search for the best new student designers in America to participate in a fashion showcase on opening night.  Student Designers specializing in men's wear and women's wear (day and evening) will be reviewed for acceptance in the showcase.  Five student designers will be chosen to participate by our panel of judges.  The Student Designer Showcase will take place March 19, 2009 at SOHO Studios in the Wynwood Art District.  The show will be attended by local, national and international press, buyers, celebrities and VIP guests as your newest designs are presented to the world.  One student designer will be chosen as the "Top Student Fashion Designer of the Year" and presented with an award at the closing Miami Moda Awards® show on March 22, 2009 and listed on the official MFW web site.  The judges decision is final. For student designers to be eligible for participation in the showcase, the following requirements must be met:   •1.        Student designer must be currently enrolled in a fashion design, fashion merchandising or fashion management program in the US. •2.        Student designer must be able to produce one outfit for the showcase and provide shoes and accessories for the model. If you meet the requirements, students are requested to submit three sketches and a biography to info@miamifashionweek.com .  The judges will choose the one outfit from your sketches that you will need to produce for the showcase.  All costs of the show including professional models will be paid by MFW.  Finalists for the showcase are responsible for their own travel costs and all costs associated with the production of the outfit.  All student designers submitting sketches will be invited to attend the showcase and the trends and business seminars hosted by Global Purchasing Group and Citibank respectively during the event.  All inquires should be emailed to info@miamifashionweek.comWed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 -0700http://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/5/MFW_Hosts_2nd_Annual_Emerging_Designer_Competition.htmlhttp://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/5/MFW_Hosts_2nd_Annual_Emerging_Designer_Competition.htmlMiami Fashion Week® is hosting the 2nd annual Emerging Designer competition as organizers search for the best new designers in Florida to participate in the grand opening prelude for the Miami Style Showcase on opening night.  Designers specializing in men's wear and women's wear (day and evening) who reside and work in Florida will be reviewed for acceptance in the prelude. The Miami Style Prelude and Showcase will take place March 19, 2009 at SOHO Studios in the Wynwood Art District.  The show will be attended by local, national and international press, buyers, celebrities and VIP guests as your newest collections are presented to the world.  One designer will be chosen as the "Best Emerging Designer of the Year" and presented with an award at the closing Miami Moda Awards® show on March 22, 2009.  The judges ruling is final. For designers to be eligible for participation in the prelude, the following requirements must be met:      1.      Designer must have been in business for a minimum of two (2) years but less than (5) years continually designing collections with a minimum of two (2) collections per year.    2.      Designer must produce a minimum of 10 pieces per collection.      3.      Designer must be selling garments in at least one store.    4.      Designer must live and work in the State of Florida. If you meet the requirements, designers are requested to submit six photos of actual garments, (no sketches please) and a biography to info@miamifashionweek.com Five designers will be chosen to present four outfits each in the prelude.  All costs for the prelude will be paid by MFW.  Designers are responsible for all travel costs and the costs of producing the four outfits.  The winning designers must provide shoes and accessories for the models.  All designers submitting photos will be invited to attend the show and the trends and business seminars hosted by Global Purchasing Group and Citibank respectively during the event.  All inquires should be emailed to info@miamifashionweek.comWed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 -0700http://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/1/New_Miami_Fashion_Week_Site_Launched.htmlhttp://www.miamifashionweek.com/Update/1/New_Miami_Fashion_Week_Site_Launched.htmlCheck out the new site!Wed, 31 Dec 1969 17:00:00 -0700