What is one thing Pittsburgh has in common with New York? Fashion Week. That’s
right. Have no fear to the Pittsburgh style mavens who couldn’t make it to the Big Apple,
Steel City will take care of you. For three years, designers and models alike have taken
over Pittsburgh to make the event a success. It looks like all the hard work and dedication
is paying off because it is back and keeps getting better. Number 3 on Forbes worst
dressed cities? Let’s invite them front row and see if we change their minds. I bet we
would.
With many fashion appropriate venues throughout the city, it’s tough to narrow it down.
Organizations did the work for us and are letting us take a sneak peek at where to expect
the style. Last year’s opening season is a tough act to follow. With inspiration taken from
Bryant Park, the opening was held in Market Square; however, is taking place at the
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hall and Museum in Oakland this season. Green is the
new black at the Eco Friendly show and will feature Iman B, Lana Neumeyer and Faith-
n-Khaos by Faith Pongracz.
Another twist in Fashion Week is the annual charity show. This year it will be held at The
Mall at Robinson. The show will focus on breast cancer awareness so be ready for a pink
fashion palette. Pittsburgh Today Live’s Kristine Sorensen will host the event.
Although we are in with the new, Fashion Week kept some of the old. “ManStyle” held at
the Heinz History Center is back again and better than ever. For all you fashion Maniacs
that can never fully feed your fashion appetite, there are two days of back-to-back
runway shows and vendors at the Clarion Hotel in Green Tree. This all concludes with
the yearly luncheon at the Omni William Penn Hotel, Downtown, honoring the latest
class of Pittsburgh Fashion Hall of Fame inductees.
The week of Sept. 24-30 is shaping up to be a good one. Don’t miss out on one-of-
a-kind wears from local designers. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at
showclix.com. You may not be seated next to Anna Wintour but if you’re lucky Andrew
Stockey could be behind you.
