Amanda Valentine
Amanda Valentine | Nashville, TN
‘20 | ‘17 | ‘16 | ‘15 | ‘12 | ‘11
Amanda Valentine is a womenswear brand founded by designer and wardrobe stylist Amanda Valentine. Valentine appeared on Season 11 and 13 of Project Runway and Season 6 of Project Runway All Stars. When not dressing rock bands, she creates her signature color blocked maxi dresses out of her East Nashville studio.
The 10 year anniversary of Nashville Fashion Week coincides with the 10 year anniversary of my brand! Showing that first year was such a huge step for me personally and professionally and I’m so happy to celebrate with the whole team a decade later! #WHYNFW
Any Old Iron
Andrew Clancey | Nashville, Tennessee
‘20 | ‘19 | ‘18 | ‘17 | ‘16
2019 Fashion Forward Rising Star Award
Andrew Clancey, designer of Any Old Iron started creating his sparkly designs for men and women four years ago in Nashville. He premiered his first collection at Nashville Fashion Week and has gone on to make clothes for Cher, Jane Fonda, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Ozzy Osbourne, Nikki Minaj and Miranda Lambert to name a few.
I am so excited to be included in the 10th anniversary of NFW. This will be my 5th year showing as a designer and it’s proven to be a great springboard for my brand. If you’re looking for somewhere to get your start this show can’t come recommended enough by me. #WHYNFW
Article x
Emily Swinson | Nashville, Tennessee
2020 | 2019 | 2017
Article X - designed by Emily Swinson - is an independent fashion brand handmade in Nashville, TN. The modernistic design of our garments, combined with oversized silhouettes and smooth fabrics, brings comfort, confidence, and sophistication to the dark minimalist.
I am so honored to be able to showcase another collection at Nashville Fashion Week. It's amazing to see all the love, support, and creativity that goes into this event each year. #WHYNFW
Black by Maria Silver
Maria Silver | Nashville, Tennessee
‘20 | ‘18 | ‘15 | ‘14 | ‘13 | ‘12
2017 Nashville Fashion Forward Fund Recipient
2016 Fashion Forward Rising Star Award
After designer Maria Silver graduated from F.I.T. in women's contemporary clothing and costume design, she worked on Broadway and LA as a design assistant, and toured the world drumming for cult rock band The Ettes. In 2011 she founded her fashion line, Black By Maria Silver. BBMS exhibits chic, vibrant pieces while emphasizing environmental sustainability. Silver's designs have been featured in Glamour, Nylon, Bust, Refinery 29, Elle, and more. Silver also designed for the critically acclaimed Nashville Ballet production 7 Deadly Sins and was the 2017 recipient of Nashville Fashion Week's, Fashion Forward Fund. BBMS is opening a new studio in spring of 2020.
10 years! I'm beyond excited to celebrate Nashville Fashion Week's biggest event yet. It's been a privilege to show in the past and I'm looking forward to showing my largest collection to date. #WHYNFW
EILEEN KELLY
Kelly Nieser | Nashville, Tennessee
2020 | 2018
Handmade in Nashville, Tennessee, Eileen Kelly is dedicated to crafting custom clothing for musicians as well as men and women with bold fashion taste. With a specialized background in western and stage wear from working alongside legendary local designer, Manuel, attention to detail is brought to every garment that is cut and sewn by the designer, Kelly Eileen Nieser. With whimsy, embellishments, and elements of surprise throughout her designs, Kelly strives to elevate the status quo for how musicians dress.
I am beyond thrilled to return to the Nashville Fashion Week runway for my second year! I can’t wait to finally share my new colorful collection. It feels particularly special showcasing it on year ten knowing it’s going to be the BIGGEST & BRIGHTEST year yet!! #WHYNFW
Emily Phillips
Emily Phillips | Nashville, Tennessee
2020
Emily Phillips clothing is a collection of women's shirts and dresses ethically made in the USA with natural and sustainable fabrics and practices. Emily Phillips focuses on empowering women by simplifying their lives. We make getting dressed easy. Attention to detail, fit and luxury fabric set us apart. We make clothing that is classic with a modern touch. We believe less is so much more.
I am thrilled to be a part of Nashville Fashion Week. I believe they are helping cultivate the creative community here in Nashville and beyond. It is an honor to be included in their 10th year of amazing work! #WHYNFW
Erica Knicely
Erica Adams| Nashville, Tennessee
2020
Erica Knicely is a playful and romantic clothing brand designed and produced in Nashville, Tennessee committed to craftsmanship and making delightful clothing. The designer thoughtfully uses dead stock fabrics, special vintage textiles and naturally dyed eco-printed fabrics combined with feminine styles to embody her vision of elegant clothes; responsibly sourced and produced for the modern woman who is confident in expressing herself.
While living and working in Nashville, my creativity and business have gone to another level. I am so happy that there are opportunities like this to showcase local talent. #WHYNFW
H. Lane
Hailey Frazier | Nashville, Tennessee
2020
H. Lane is an eco-friendly brand that is completely hand-made and seamless. Involving no sewing to create the pieces, Each H. Lane piece features vintage accent material personally selected from Paris, but handmade in the heart of Nashville. Start to finish, the piece is created with raw organic materials using an ancient textile technique from Europe. Each piece is uniquely one of a kind, and will last decades. Inspired by timeless feminine lines and styles that stand-out, H. Lane is perfect for the modern classic women’s wardrobe who needs a piece that is “A bit of Paris, and a bit of Nashville”.
I was so honored to find I was selected to show a collection at NFW’s biggest year yet! I am looking forward to sharing the story of my brand and showing Nashville what you can do in fashion WITHOUT a sewing machine! #WHYNFW
Justin Mark Richards
Justin Mark Richards | Nashville, Tennessee
2020 | 2019 | 2018
Justin Mark Richards is a designer/touring guitar player for artists Dan + Shay. Bringing rock n roll fashion from the stage to the streets. It’s a look, a vibe, a statement. You can really show your personality and love of music with these custom pieces.
I’m so honored and excited to be a part of Nashville fashion week 2020! I look forward to this every year and I can’t wait to show what I’ve learned and been working on! This will be the best year yet! #WHYNFW
Ken.Drama
Kendra Martin | Nashville, Tennessee
2020
Launched in Nashville, Tennessee in 2018, Ken.drama focuses on the career woman who desires to look fabulous! Ken.drama pieces translate from weekday to weekend and from season to season. Versatility is important to each design. Ken.drama also is characterized by silhouettes of cultural beauty. Femininity, transparency, color, and contrasting textures is central to Kendra Martin’s inspiration. Intricate draping, pleating, and couture techniques embrace the natural curves of a woman’s body and conceptualize the bold vibrant female spirit.
As a Tennessee native, I am especially thrilled to share my latest collection on the runway during Nashville Fashion Week. I hope you love it as much as I loved creating it! #WHYNFW
Laura Citron
Laura Citron | Nashville, Tennessee
2020 | 2019 | 2018
Laura Citron is a fashion label celebrating maximalist glamour, and based in Nashville, TN since 2016. Laura combines her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC) in Apparel Merchandising with years of working with New York’s top luxury vintage apparel retailers. In 2014, she moved to Nashville and opened her own edited vintage clothing boutique, OPIUMvintage. Connecting the past and the present, Laura has now created a label that evokes the fun and eclectic whimsy of decades past with a reimagined vision for a modern world!
A massive congratulations to the dedicated Nashville Fashion Week team for celebrating YEAR TEN! NFW continues to be a world-class program where emerging designers and fashion lovers can celebrate the explosive creative spirit of our local community! #WHYNFW
Lily Guilder Design
Caitlin Stolley | Nashville, Tennessee
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017
Caitlin Stolley’s long history of channeling the spirit and energy of her customers began in 2006 when she founded Lily Guilder Design. Since then she has created work in Bali, NYC, LA, Belize, and 4 collections for NFW. Mirroring her Granma Lillie’s focus on quality and long- lasting artifacts, Caitlin scours the world for top- quality faux fur and fabric to build her designs. Her commitment to cruelty- free textiles is complimented by a strong environmentalist ethic; Lily Guilder saves every off-cut turning what would be thrown away into beautiful one-of-a-kind clothing.
Lily Guilder Design’s mission is to infuse the world with wonder, connect people with their own beauty and power, and cause no harm. My strength as a designer is my ability to channel people’s spirits rather than the boxes or sizes they may or may not fit into. I am thrilled to dress models of all ages and sizes for NFW and commend NFW for this inclusion on the 2020 runway. #WHYNFW
Mary Violet Woosley
Mary Violet Woosley | Nashville, Tennessee
2020
Mary Violet Woosley is a fashion designer and experimental artist based in Nashville, TN. Her work exists across fashion, textile, and visual mediums while simultaneously aiming to produce new pieces in a cross-fertilization process. Organic shapes combined with hand-crafted elements transform each garment into unique wearable art. Woosley is a graduate of Parsons School of Design with experience in domestic production and product development.
I feel honored and excited to contribute to Nashville’s impactful fashion community and debut my work at Nashville Fashion Week! #WHYNFW
Moore by Paige
Paige Moore | Nashville, Tennessee
2020
Moore by Paige is an evening wear and special occasion brand dedicated to creating gowns that are beautifully crafted from the inside out. With a focus on exquisite detail and exceptional quality, much of Moore’s collections is devoted to transforming the personification of each client into their very own beautifully customized garment. Moore by Paige is proud to provide well designed, well made and beautiful gowns that flatter and elegantly adorn every women’s figure.
I’m at a loss for words to be able to showcase my collection at NFW for the first time ever! This is huge and I couldn’t be more thankful for this fabulous opportunity! Thank you NFW #WHYNFW
No Worries
Natalie Castro | Nashville, Tennessee
2020
No Worries is an inclusive unisex brand handmade with the intention to drive the counterculture against fast fashion. Through collaboration, recycling, and inclusivity, No Worries produces enjoyable clothing with environmental, social and economic integrity.
Unique, versatile, and durable clothing is created by thoughtfully transforming materials. Each garment is one of a kind and cannot be remade. The brand’s reimagination of second-hand materials is embraced by fearless, confident individuals who refuse to conform to society's rules.
As a Nashville Native and longtime supporter of NFW, I am ecstatic to be participating as an emerging designer for the first time this year! I’ve dreamt of this moment since attending my first NFW show in 2011. I can’t wait to share the stage with other Nashville designers and celebrate with the Nashville fashion community. #WHYNFW
Ola Mai
Leslie Stephens | Nashville, Tennessee
2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2015
Ola Mai, a Nashville-based and locally produced clothing line designed by Leslie Stephens, was created by the desire to help every woman express herself. Stephens, a Nashville native herself, works to support a positive body image for women with her quality garments, known for their unique elegance. The line takes its name from Stephens’ great-grandmother, Ola Mai.
I'm delighted to present my work to our fashion community on the Nashville Fashion Week runway this Spring as we celebrate 10 years! Nashville Fashion Week is the epitome of community support year after year. I'm honored to play a part. See you on the runway. #WHYNFW
Rank & Sugar
Suzanne Wade | Brentwood, Tennessee
2020 | 2019
Rank & Sugar is a vintage, handcrafted Army apparel line that honors soldiers, empowers women, and spreads peace. Each garment is hand selected for its perfect patina, then reinvented one by one to become the hero piece in a woman’s closet. These are quality items that have stood the test of time, protected soldiers through battle, and then lovingly brought back to life to serve again. No detail is overlooked, from hand stamped dog tags made one at a time by a Vietnam Veteran to hand embroidered messages of peace & love. Rank & Sugar brings heirloom quality craftsmanship to sustainable fashion. In a world of fast fashion, we stand out as a label made from passion, craft and intention. We will always hold these values and it is our hope that comes through in what our hands have created. Rank & Sugar blends seamlessly with modern luxury labels and classic lines, as well.
I could not be more excited to return to Nashville Fashion Week to showcase my newest collection alongside Nashville’s most talented designers. This year’s presentation will have some new twists on vintage anchored by the core collection that Rank & Sugar was founded on. #WHYNFW
The Morgan Factory
Morgan McCann | Nashville, Tennessee
2020
The Morgan Factory is not only a fashion line, it is a movement. We are a conscious bohemian brand making an impact within the fashion industry. We specialize in ready-to-wear eco-friendly apparel made from pre-loved textiles. Each piece is beautifully one-of-a-kind and made with passion and heart by refugees residing in Nashville. Sustainability, body inclusivity, and ethics are all top priorities. Our clothing is re-purposed with purpose. Be the change, join the Morgan Movement.
I am honored to share my sustainable collection at the 10th Anniversary for NFW. The future of fashion is circular, and it can start with Nashville. #WHYNFW
TRULY ALVARENGA
Truly Alvarenga | Nashville, Tennessee
‘20 | ‘19 | ‘18 | ‘17 | ‘16 | ‘15 | ‘14 | ‘13 | ‘12
Truly Alvarenga is known primarily for her one-of-a-kind Couture garments, wielding an aesthetic that is unique, uncluttered and refined in its shaping. Her collections attract admirers through meticulous attention to craftsmanship and the florid stories behind their creation and presentation.
I am thrilled to be showing my 2020 Collection at NFW. Being a part of Nashville's fashion week means so much to me. My upcoming collection tells the story of finding love and strength in extremely trying times. #WHYNFW