The introduction of Pittsburgh Fashion Week in 2010 will be a historical event, highlighting what makes ours a region of style as well as steel at a time when Pittsburgh is emerging as a world-class city. From Sept. 27 through Oct. 3, area fashion designers and retailers, industry insiders, and lovers of style and fashion will converge on the Sen. John Heinz History Center, the William Penn Hotel, and other venues in the Golden Triangle to enjoy an array of fashion-related events.
The inaugural Pittsburgh Fashion Week occurs at the perfect time to highlight fall fashions and accessories available at the plethora of local boutiques, specialty stores, department stores, and consignment and off-price stores. While embracing and encompassing the breadth of fashion available in Pittsburgh, the event will set a new standard in terms of high-quality, New York-style runway shows complete with VIP seating, credentialed media access, and upscale promotional and after-parties that will attract thousands.
Pittsburgh Fashion Week is a cultural and social event that will grow each year, giving experts one more reason to name the city “America’s Most Livable.” While the city’s championship sports teams, unique cultural amenities, and wonderful people have put Pittsburgh on the map, Pittsburgh Fashion Week will help make sure we stay there.
The event’s official Web site, www.pittsburghfashionweek.com, is where the public can sign up to volunteer, glean sponsorship information, view a schedule of events, register to attend; and see day-to-day coverage of fashion week highlights.
Miyoshi Anderson is an actress, spokesmodel, and fashion model whose immense talent keeps her in demand across North America throughout the year. In a decade as a print and runway model, she has graced the covers and pages of every major magazine and newspaper in Pittsburgh and commanded the runway in scores of major fashion presentations. She is a marketing spokesperson for the Buick division of General Motors and was named Pittsburgh’s “Top Model” in 2005 by Whirl magazine and remains a favorite of national and international fashion designers. She also is a gifted dancer who studied dance at Point Park College, trained with Muryo dance company in Pittsburgh, and on scholarship with the legendary Alvin Ailey in New York City. She performed with various New York dance companies, including the Dance Theatre of Harlem, and performed with a dance company in the Caribbean. She mentors aspiring models who are students in Pittsburgh Public Schools and co-founded the Young Women of Distinction mentoring program at Sterrett Middle School. In addition, she liberally gives her time and talent to various charities and organizations.
LaMont Jones is founder and editor-in-chief of TheStyleArbiter.com, an online fashion magazine. He also is a partner and co-founder of Styles by Fredrick LaMont wardrobe and image consultancy with offices in Pittsburgh and Charlotte. An award-winning veteran journalist, he served a decade as fashion editor for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette and has attended more than 1,100 shows at New York Fashion Week over the last 20 seasons. He also has served as a nominator and judge for the prestigious Council of Fashion Designers of America Awards for the last three years and is an in-demand event emcee and image consultant. He has a long history of volunteer and community service, including serving as a mentor through the national Amachi program. A member of Pi Sigma Alpha national political science honor society and Omicron Delta Kappa national leadership honor society, he has received numerous awards and citations, including Outstanding College Students of America; Outstanding Young Men of America; the “Top 40 Under 40” list of young achievers by Pittsburgh magazine and the Pittsburgh Urban Magnet Project in 2000; the inaugural lists of “50 Men of Influence” and “40 Under 40” young leaders” by the New Pittsburgh Courier in 2003; and a proclamation by Pittsburgh City Council for outstanding entrepreneurialism, leadership, and service in 2005.
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