NWA Fashion Week: Fashion Entrepreneurship

Explore fashion as a business at INTERFORM's NWA Fashion Week with this insightful discussion on fashion entrepreneurship. 

Empowering Creativity, Fostering Inclusion

Discover your fashion sense during NWA Fashion Week!  INTERFORM’s NWA Fashion Week embraces the essence of belonging and diversity. FPL is proud to partner with a discussion focused on aspects of fashion entrepreneurship and launching your own brand.

3:30 PM: Fashion Entrepreneurship

• Join us for an engaging panel discussion with Richard Cotto, Managing Director at Rhizome, award-winning fashion designer Korto Momolu, and Robin Atkinson, founder and CEO of INTERFORM, as they share their insights on transforming fashion inspiration into a runway-ready collection. From initial design to retail, the panelists will dive into each step of the process, exploring the intricacies of product development, the challenges of manufacturing, and the strategies for effective marketing. Discover how these industry leaders bring collections to life and gain practical tips for navigating the fashion world from concept to consumer.

About INTERFORM and NWA Fashion Week:

INTERFORM is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization at the forefront of creative growth and change in our community with a mission to empower through skills and provide a safe space for artistic expression. By empowering creativity and fostering inclusion, INTERFORM strives for a self-sustaining arts community driving positive change through inclusivity.

INTERFORM’s NWA Fashion Week embraces the essence of belonging and diversity. With a mission to illuminate fashion trends, emerging local brands, and aspiring designers, the event celebrates the blossoming culture of Northwest Arkansas. This undertaking also aims to raise awareness and extend support to local organizations achieving remarkable feats. NWAFW is a platform to not only showcase but also nurture the talent that shapes the distinct identity of Northwest Arkansas, while sparking collaborations for the future. Encompassing photographers, stylists, models, designers, and production teams, INTERFORM’s NWA Fashion Week establishes itself as a learning department for experience and growth. By doing so, it paves the path for upcoming fashion trends and styles across the region. Every facet of this event seeks to bolster the fashion industry in NWA, fostering a sense of belonging and unity for all involved.

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