Mid South Fashion Week September 30, 2010

MidSouth Fashion Week (MSFW) will showcase prominent designers and fashionistas including the best the MidSouth region has to offer. This anticipated annual event will showcase both talented fashion and accessories designers that are unique to Memphis and it surrounding areas. Their designs will be seen by local, regional and national retail buyers, boutique owners, celebrity publicists, and consumers. Additionally, our business partners, aspiring models and community members will have an opportunity for an unforgettable experience. Fabulous designers will create and contribute in a way that is unique to the flavor of “the South” with the glamour and sophistication normally associated with events like New York Fashion Week.

Lauderdale Media and the team of seasoned professionals that is behind the creation of MSFW, has over twenty (20) plus years of experience in and around the entertainment and fashion industry as well as vast knowledge of every facet of the industry, including media communications, marketing, manufacturing finance and legal. This highly regarded team of professionals has created an impressive array of brand marketing campaigns, retail and wholesale product launches that is highly revered in the fashion industry.

Jackie Thomas of Lauderdale Media, currently represents many nationally recognized designers, including Korto Momolu of Project Runway fame and currently works with several other Project Runway alumni. Krista White, America’s Next Top Model 2010 (pictured to the right) is Lauderdale Media’s newest client and was just tapped to host MSFW.

Jackie's vast knowledge and talents in the area of brand marketing and media world have been sought out by Reach Media (Tom Joyner Fantastic Voyage and Family Reunion), Learning Annex,The Africa Channel, Full Figure Fashion Week, San Diego Art Institute and Humor Mill Magazine, just to name a few.

Jackie Thomas of Lauderdale Media boasts, "I am personally very excited to be introducing this kind of fashion event to Memphis. I grew up here, my company’s name, Lauderdale Media, is a reminder of the Memphis street that I grew up on! I’m often asked about the name of my company, it’s simply my way of thanking GOD and acknowledging his grace and mercy in my life. I’ve always wanted to share some of my professional experiences with Memphis and I know you will enjoy the spectacular experience and glamour of the fashion world”.

Official Website: http://www.midsouthfashionweek.com/tickets.php