Fall 2011: PHLFSHNWK Partner Kevin Gatto from Verde Salon makes the cover of G-Magazine

CMK Entertainment Launches the First Ever Fashion Week Mobile Application in Philadelphia

September, 2010 – (Philadelphia, PA) On October 1, 2010, CMK Entertainment launches the Philadelphia Fashion Week mobile application. The application is designed by Invictus Mobile Media and is compatible with apple mobile devices (iPhone, iPad, iPod). Most notably, this app is the first ever to be created for a major, national fashion event. The app, called PhlFshnWk, provides an expedient way for attendees to have access to late-breaking updates on Philadelphia Fashion Week, 2010. It will provide the times specific designers will be presenting their S/S '11 collections, artists' performances, and other relevant information pertaining to the breakdown of each night's event. This virtually eliminates the need for a vast quantity of printed material at the event, making it both convenient and environmentally friendly. "I wanted to make a user-friendly, environmentally conscious way for attendees to receive information about Philadelphia Fashion Week," says Kristie Bergey, Executive Director of CMK Entertainment. "With this launch, attendees will have up-to-the-minute breakdowns of each nights runway shows and performances in the palm of their hand."

National and International Designers Come to Philadelphia for CMK Entertainment's Philadelphia Fashion Week

Lines from as far Away as Peru, Australia, and London are making theTrip to Show in Philadelphia's Largest Runway Show
September, 2010 – (Philadelphia, PA) On October 6-9, 2010 CMK Entertainment is holding the second annual Philadelphia Fashion Week at the 23rd Street Armory in the Rittenhouse Square section of the city. The event has grown by one day to a full four days of runway shows featuring the S/S '11 collections of fashion designers from around the world.
Wednesday and Thursday, October 6 and 7 focus on Philadelphia talent and student designers from Philadelphia's top fashion design institutions. Friday and Saturday, October 8 and 9 focus on designers from New York, London, Russia, Peru, and Italy, in addition to other countries.
Designs from indie and emerging talent like WeSC, Cold Method, Bolongaro Trevor, and Nary Manivong are among 15 different designers coming toPhiladelphia for the first time to present their collections. All designers were hand selected by New York-based Michael Anderer, Executive Creative Director of CMK
Entertainment and Philadelphia Fashion Week.
"I wanted to really narrow down the selection of national and international talent showing their collections on Philadelphia's runway to a select few," says Michael Anderer, Executive Creative Director of CMK Entertainment and Philadelphia Fashion Week. "These designers reflect both Philadelphia Fashion
Week's theme of the International Spirit as well as Philadelphia's creative, independent spirit making their involvement a perfect fit."

Students of Handwork Studio Model their Designs at Philadelphia Fashion Week 2010

Philadelphia, PA—(March, 2010) In conjunction with Handwork Studio, CMK Entertainment offers some very young designers the opportunity to model their creations on the runway on October seventh to kick off the student designer day. Handworks Studio teaches youngsters arts, crafts, and sewing in classes held throughout the year. The participants in Philadelphia Fashion Week 2010 will be students from the Passion for Fashion class and the Teen Fashion Boot Camp.
These classes teach sixth through eleventh graders the fundamentals of pattern making, sewing, and design so they can develop a collection and ultimately execute a few pieces. These pieces will be modeled by the students themselves who will make their catwalk debut in style in full hair and makeup by Kevin Gatto of Verde Salon. This is their chance to take a walk in a runway model’s shoes and get a bird’s eye view of the fashion world.
“We really wanted to offer these budding fashion designers the chance to show off their hard work in a professional atmosphere,” says Kristie Bergey, Executive Director of Philadelphia Fashion Week 2010. “We hope this rare opportunity spurs them to further explore the world of fashion design at one of the many great colleges here in Philadelphia.”
Handwork Studio is excited to provide this opportunity to its students. Not only will this give them great exposure to the fashion industry, but provide a sense of accomplishment and a huge boost in self-esteem. This is their chance to get head start pursuing their dreams.
“This will be a great experience for kids interested in fashion,” Says Laura Kelly, founder of Handwork Studio. “Allowing them to model their clothes in this major format will greatly increase their confidence and also serve as a resume builder for those hoping to go into this field.”