MIAMI, FL, October 19, 2010 (Press-News.org) Organizers for Miami International Fashion Week (MIFW), the largest Latin American and international fashion event in the U.S., recently announced that the annual event will return to Miami Beach in 2011 and will be re-branded as "Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW)." The stellar production drawing innovative designers from around the world is scheduled to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center March 3 - 6, 2011.
Since its inception, the annual event has grown significantly in its global reach and has earned an influential role in South Florida's garment, tourism, international business, and hospitality industries.
"During the 2010 shows at the Shops at Midtown Miami, we had more than 58 international designers from 22 countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Lebanon, Europe who unveiled their latest collections in women's evening wear, pret-a-porter, swimwear, men's wear, jewelry and accessories," said founder and President Beth Sobol. "Overall, it's estimated that Fashion Week contributes about $10 million annually to the local economy as participants spend money on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation."
MBIFW will continue several of it's trademark events such as the exciting Miami Moda & Music Awards show that takes place on the final night and presents honors and awards to pioneering designers and features live performances from electrifying recording stars.
"We are thrilled to welcome the Miami Beach International Fashion Week back to the island and the Miami Beach Convention Center," said Bob Balsam, Global Spectrum's General Manager at the Miami Beach Convention Center. "Our venue and Miami Beach's international flair make it the perfect host location for an event of this caliber and prestige. We are confident this is the beginning of a very successful and long-term partnership with the MBIFW."
About Miami Fashion Week
Beth Sobol, President of Sobol Fashion Productions, Inc., founded Miami Fashion Week in 1999 following a successful career as an international fashion model. She has worked with some of the fashion world's most influential designers and producers and launched Miami Fashion Week to provide a platform for designers from Latin America to gain international exposure. During the past 12 years, MFW has evolved into one of the world's premier fashion events spotlighting designers from Europe, USA and Canada, the Caribbean, Middle East and Asia as well as the largest showcase of Latin American design talent in the United States.
About The Miami Fashion Week Foundation
The Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) independent, not-for-profit organization formed as the entity to generate funds and accept corporate and private contributions for charitable and philanthropic initiatives. Operating year-round, the foundation hosts a variety of fundraising events to raise scholarship funds that benefit the emerging designers and students studying fashion design, fashion photography, film and graphic arts involved with the Miami International Fashion Week competitions. Among other exciting prizes including mentoring and study abroad programs, the competition winners will receive a cash prize from the MFWF Scholarship Fund as part of their award.
2010 Miami International Fashion Week, Inc. All rights reserved. Miami International Fashion Week is a trademark of Miami International Fashion Week, Inc. Miami Fashion Week and Sobol Fashion Productions are registered trademarks of Sobol Fashion Productions, Inc.
Miami International Fashion Week Returns to Miami Beach in 2011, Expected to Attract Trendsetters from Around the World
Annual affluent affair featuring a series of fashion shows and special events will be re-branded Miami Beach International Fashion Week.
2010-10-19
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[Press-News.org] Miami International Fashion Week Returns to Miami Beach in 2011, Expected to Attract Trendsetters from Around the WorldAnnual affluent affair featuring a series of fashion shows and special events will be re-branded Miami Beach International Fashion Week.