Charlotte Native and Former Project Runway Contestant Carmen Webber to host North Carolina Fashion Week

(PRWEB) July 5, 2008 -- A North Carolina native and former Project Runway contestant, Carmen Webber will give a seminar and host Charlotte North Carolina Fashion Week ? (CNCFW). Named top fashion designer of her class at Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Webber has an extensive knowledge of the fashion industry. Many of her accolades include line building for Fortune Footwear, working with Urban Outfitters, Steven, a division of Steve Madden along with appearing as a guest stylist on the Look for Less Show and new VH1 Can't "Get a Date" series.

Webber is also known for her and business partner Carmia Marshall, 2001 launch of the "Sistahs of Harlem" clothing line. The clothing line started with handbags and deconstructed T-shirts, but now has several wardrobing options that please her many a-list clients such as Jada Pickett-Smith, Alicia Keys and Erykah Badu. Webber and partner Marshall also co-wrote "T-Shirt Makeovers: 20 Transformations For Fabulous Fashion," a do-it-yourself book.

Webber will host both Friday and Saturday CNCFW evening events and have book signing during the Saturday CNCFW trunk show from 12:00pm-3:00pm.

Be a Part of Fashion History

Drawing from some of the most talented new and established designers in the region, CNCFW is positioned to be a significant force in the southeast by bringing undiscovered talent to the forefront. The time to get on board is now as CNCFW is currently offering a limited number of partnership opportunities for companies that want to reach a market of fashion and beauty experts, style enthusiasts and fashion forward consumers. Partners have the first option to renew from 2008 and beyond for this annual event.

Upcoming Events:

Tickets On-Sale at www.ez-tixx.com

Booth opportunities are now available

For further information, contact:

Anthony Simons

Networkz 2000, LLC

888.644.9230

info @ charlottencfashionweek.com

www.charlottencfashionweek.com

Nakia Isreal

The IRI Group, LLC

866.592.3932

nisreal @ theirigroup.com

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