Atlanta International Fashion Week July 22nd-26th, 2009

July 18, 2009 - PRLog -- About Atlanta International Fashion Week

Launching its third year, AIFW will host runway shows, trade shows, fashion workshops, lavish dinners, and glamorous events. It is the mission of AIFW director Paula Whittle to place Atlanta on the map as an emerging fashion capital in addition to its reputation as a musical mecca, tourist destination, and metropolitan hot-spot. Venues for the events include the Biltmore Hotel, Hotel Palomar, Eros Lounge, Opera Night Club, and Dolce in Atlantic Station. In addition to elaborate couture shows, AIFW will feature catwalk favorites from lines such as Ralph Lauren, Sean John, Bebe, Juicy Couture, Ecko, and Ashley Stewart, with the introduction of several major recording artists’ lines.  In addition to Brand Atlanta, some of the AIFW 2009 sponsors and partners include Comcast, Macy's, Six Degrees Magazine,Yelp.com, Smartwater, Palomar Hotel, Van Michael Salon and many more.  Charities and non-profit organizations involved include Viva La Cure, Fashion for a Cause, and the Ovie Mughelli Foundation.

About Brand Atlanta

Brand Atlanta, Inc. (BAI) is an independent, non-profit organization created by the city of Atlanta and key city leaders. The organization was created to develop and execute a unified brand identity with an overarching marketing message for promoting Atlanta as a preferred destination. The organization was founded in 2005 as a project of the Atlanta Committee for Progress on behalf of Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin and The Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau. Brand Atlanta strives to positively contribute to the region’s economy by promoting Atlanta’s attributes and benefits via a unified, consistent brand identity. These assets include the city’s arts, cultural, sports, retail, hotel and dining resources. Atlanta is the 8th largest city in the US, boasts a metro population of over 4 million, holds a national ranking of 3rd for Fortune 500 company headquarters, and is home of the busiest airport in the US.

For ticket and any other  information you can contact Atlanta International Fashion Week.



Paula Whittle
Director

Morgan Kestner
Pubic Relations

Tel: 888.215.5141
Email: info@atlantaintlfashionweek.com
www.atlantaintlfashionweek.com
www.myspace.com/atlantafashionweek2007

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Atlanta International Fashion Week (AIFW) is founded on bridging the gap and connecting the continents through fashion and entertainment.
AIFW is the official fashion week of Atlanta, Georgia.