WHEELING, WV – The inaugural Wheeling Vogue week premiered on Saturday evening in Waterfront Corridor, providing native fashions the chance to stroll alongside an actual observe within the pleasant metropolis. The primary occasion was a powerful success, promoting thrice with greater than 150 attendees.
Emily Rouse, the founder and president of the occasion, is Native of Wheeling who frolicked in New York Metropolis and wished to deliver her experiences of the New York style scene to her hometown.
“This isn’t only for New York and Los Angeles, why Wheeling could not have one thing like this? It’s one thing that’s rising extra in smaller cities and I feel it is very important present the colourful style scene and the way a lot is rising right here in Wheeling,” Rouse mentioned.
The occasion had 9 native designers, starting from boutiques to accent creators, exhibiting a variety of style. Native shops like twice clothes and collections had the chance to current their work.
Payton Bourgeois, proprietor of Two Instances Clothes and Collectibles, expressed emotion for participation. “Even to say that 200 folks in Wheeling are so fearful about style, I feel it is overwhelming and prepares us in a very good course for subsequent yr,” Bourgeois mentioned.
The non -profit initiative was organized by a number of native younger folks. The member of the Spencer Porter committee highlighted the passion of the group for the occasion.
“It’s a testimony of how a lot life there’s right here, how excited we’re right here, how a lot vitality is right here, and actually only a group effort to make life enjoyable in Wheeling,” Porter mentioned.
The organizers hope to rejoice Vogue Week once more on the identical time subsequent yr.