7:28 am on Saturday January 17, 2009
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Emerging local designers finalists announced
Charleston Fashion Week has announced the nine winners of the "Emerging Designer Competition: Southeast" after a meticulous talent investigation.
Each finalist will present his/her collection at Charleston Fashion Week March 24-28. Of the nine talented designers, six semifinalists will exhibit their collections on Tuesday, March 24 and the three finalists on Saturday, March 28.
- Hailing from amidst the Southeast, the six semifinalists include:
- Swapnali Ahire
- Caroline Baker
- Emily Bargeron
- Amanda deLeon
- Shan Keith
- Jonathan Nigel Moore
- Caroline Baker
- And three finalists from Charleston:
- Lindsey Carter
- Alena Fursova
- Maria Dobrzanska
- Alena Fursova
The three finalists will be judged by renown 'fashionistas' like Project Runway’s finalist, Mychael Knight and have the chance to win $1,000 donated by the Art Institute of Charleston, a runway show at CFW 2010, a booth at AmericasMart Atlanta Apparel Market in August, and other gifts.
Congratulations to all of the winners. We can wait to see your collections.