Nashville Fashion Week kicked off with a runway showcase of seven designers at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. The showcase had a 70s feel with many designers flaunting flared jeans, geometric patterns and vintage inspired pieces. The event was sold out.
Ona Rex:
Ona Rex is a womenswear brand from Nashville, Tenn. designed by Ashley Balding. Balding hand-dyes her fabrics and incorporates tedious hand stitching.
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ona Rex showcased first at Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang:
Van Hoang is a womenswear designer from Knoxville, Tenn. Her focus is on sustainability and fine craftsmanship.
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Van Hoang’s collection featured a pale color scheme and flowing material at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai:
Ola Mai is a womenswear brand designed by MTSU Textiles and Merchandising alumnus Leslie Stephens. The name is derived from Stephens’ grandmother who inspires her collections.
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Ola Mai’s collection was vintage inspired at Nashville Fashion Week’s kick-off event at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler:
Eric Adler is a menswear designer with a uniquely American focus. Adler has an eco-friendly approach to his designs and studied under well-known Nashville image creator Manuel.
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Eric Adler showcased the only menswear collection at the Nashville Fashion Week kick-off event on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Designer Eric Adler walks the runway after his collection showcases at Acme Feed & Seed during Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Pink Elephants:
Pink Elephants is a womenswear line curated by Turvy Alvarenga. Alvarenga graduated from International Academy of Design and Technology in Nashville and interned with Anna Su in New York City.
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Pink Elephants collection featured geometric patterns and plunging necklines at Acme Feed & Seed on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 during Nashville Fashion Week. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Designer Truvy Alvarenga takes a bow on the catwalk after her Pink Elephants collection debuts for Nashville Fashion Week at Acme Feed & Seed. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Black by Maria Silver:
Black by Maria Silver is a contemporary womenswear line that combines urban nonchalance and easy glamour. Maria Silver is a Dominican-American designer who also plays drums.
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
The Black by Maria Silver collection featured muted colors and geometric designs at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine:
Amanda Valentine was a contestant on Project Runway season 11 and 13, where she placed second. Valentine’s line is based in Nashville.
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Amanda Valentine’s collection capped off the runway show at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
Designer Amanda Valentine walks the runway after her collection premieres at Acme Feed & Seed for Nashville Fashion Week on Tuesday, April 7, 2015. (MTSU Sidelines/Samantha Hearn)
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I didn’t realize that there were so many cool and unique fashion artists. I’m a journalism major, but I would love to write about fashion. I love the fact that there is so many great fashion designers so close to me. I would love to write for one of the fashion shows. It’s hard to pick a favorite fashion line from this article. The lines I saw in this article aren’t “cookie cutter.” I love the fact that they are all so different and edgy.
I didn’t realize that there were so many cool and unique fashion artists. I’m a journalism major, but I would love to write about fashion. I love the fact that there is so many great fashion designers so close to me. I would love to write for one of the fashion shows. It’s hard to pick a favorite fashion line from this article. The lines I saw in this article aren’t “cookie cutter.” I love the fact that they are all so different and edgy.