MSLK and Nolcha Help Launch the Next Top Designer

What does it take to launch a fashion line these days? During New York’s Fashion Week, Nolcha’s Beyond the Runway competition has emerged as a solid platform and a reputable outlet for launching top-tier designers from around the globe.

An award-winning event now in its 9th season, Nolcha provides designers with a venue to display their work with four days of runway shows, an eco-accessory exhibition, fashion business seminars, and networking events.  On the last day, one very lucky designer will emerge as the winner and receive a business support package worth over $50,000 to help him or her succeed as an entrepreneur. This year MSLK and a panel of three other judges from within the fashion industry will be there to help make that selection.

Perhaps you’d like to join us for the fun and festivities. As a judge and sponsor of the event, MSLK has received passes to all the shows and after-parties. Please see the schedule below and RSVP here. Come meet fashion designers and other fashion industry professionals!

We believe in the future of these up-and-coming designers and we look forward to helping the winning designer launch a new business. To aid in that effort, MSLK has also donated to the awards package which includes:

  • Online retail placement on LooseButton (Brands sold include: Alice & Olivia, Joie, Rag & Bone, Rebecca Taylor,Twenty8Twelve and Winter Kate)
  • One year profile on GlobalFashionBrands.Com
  • Legal Service by Orrick
  • Website Design Consultation by Studio Light
  • Branding Consultation Service by MSLK
  • Accounting Service by Ernst&Young
The judging panel of esteemed industry professionals will select one brand from either the runway, Accessory Exhibition, or Ethical Fashion Preview to receive this top honor.

Location and Schedule of Events

LOCATION: 195 BROADWAY | GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE: Broadway | Cross streets Fulton Street and Dey Street
TRAINS: 4, 5, A, C, 2,3 on William Street J on Nassau Street

Monday September 13, 2010

12:30PM: DOORS OPEN | 1:00PM: RUNWAY SHOW | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 504
DESIGNERS: ELIZABETH KOSICH NEW YORK | N KWON | OLA STYLE

3:30PM: DOORS OPEN | 4:00PM: RUNWAY SHOW | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 452
DESIGNER: LIZ FIELDS

7:00PM: DOORS OPEN | 7:30PM: RUNWAY SHOW & ACCESSORY PREVIEW | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 488
RUNWAY DESIGNERS: NARCISS | SEGRETO LONDON | STEPHEN SEO | AFANADOR
ACCESSORY DESIGNERS: ANA GUTIERREZ | ELLY CLAY | MARLA CIELO

Tuesday September 14, 2010

12:00PM – 6:00PM: ETHICAL FASHION PREVIEW & ACCESSORY EXHIBITION | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 487
ETHICAL DESIGNERS: ELENA GARCIA | GUNAS | HEPSEN UZCAN | MIKSANI | NICOLE BRIDGER | TAMMAM | VELLA MODE | VICERRA | YALERRI | ZELE
ACCESSORY DESIGNERS: ADHA ZELMA | BESSI & COMPANY | EVOLVE45 | M BRULEE INC | MALEKU JEWELRY

1:00PM: DOORS OPEN | 1:30PM: RUNWAY SHOW | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 503
DESIGNERS: LUXXE

3:30PM: DOORS OPEN | 4:00PM: RUNWAY SHOW | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 489
DESIGNERS: ALICE YIM | MARK PATITO  | VIVIENNE PASH | HEPSEN UZCAN | ETHICAL COLLECTIVE

7:00PM: DOORS OPEN | 7:30PM: RUNWAY SHOW | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 490
DESIGNERS: DORA ABODI | PAUL AARRINGTON | STELLA SIMONA | KABUKIU

Wednesday September 15, 2010

7:00 PM: BEYOND THE RUNWAY AWARD | COCKTAIL PARTY | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 502
LOCATION: LANDROVER | 787 11TH AVENUE | BETWEEN 54TH & 55TH STREET

Thursday September 16, 2010

6:30 PM – 9:00PM: PRESS AND BUYERS COCKTAIL RECEPTION | RSVP: WWW.GUESTCODE.COM & ENTER CODE 592
LOCATION: NEXUS SHOWROOM | 39 W 56TH STREET, 3RD FLOOR
DESIGNERS: NARCISS | GUNAS | STELLA SIMONA