Queens Fashion Week Begins Today!

by Jocelyn M. Goode
photo: A sizzling design by Designer Knitwear by Michi

Of all the five boroughs in NYC, Queens has been the quiet underdog known for being the most suburban and least "happening" of the major metropolis. Well, in the past few years, all of that has been changing with a growing arts scene and now it's very own Fashion Week.

Tonight is the Queens Fashion Week Gala Opening taking place at Standard Motor LOFTS, 37-18 Northern Blvd, Long Island City from 7pm-9pm. Looks by Designer Knitwear by Michi and Qristyl Frazier from season 6 of the hit reality show, Project Runway, are some of this evenings features.

Friday brings the Young Designer's Initiative when emerging designers and kid models give audiences a show of their latest creations and up-n-coming talent. There will also be a Young Entrepreneurs segment to highlight "small people doing big things" in Queens.

The Queens Fashion Expo, a free event on Saturday, is an opportunity to meet the participating designers and shop from local retailers offering stylish merchandise. Later that night will be the Finale Runway Show, which the Queens Fashion Week website describes as the "shining 'Jewel in the crown of New York City!' with a host of Fashion Designers, models, Style Icons, Celebrities and dignitaries in attendance".

FAIM Internet Magazine will be in the house to see what the opening night of this premiere Queens event has to bring. Check back tomorrow for a full review and photos. For more information and ticket prices, visit the website: www.queensfashionweek.com