By: Ermira Babamusta/
New York City makes the dreams of fashion designers come true. Albanian Fashion Week NY 2016 is another top annual fashion event, not to be missed. From runway shows, to top media, publicity, designers, buyers, stylists, brand and industry leaders are dreaming to attend. (www.AlbanianFashionAgency.com)
Albanian Fashion Week 2016 provides a platform for 20 top Albanian designers from around the world to present hundreds of clothing creations at the Fashion Capital of the world – New York City. AFA is about to make history because it is the first of its kind and at this grand scale offering global business opportunities for Albanian businesses and designers from Albania, Kosovo, USA, and more.
“Albanian Fashion Agency is the first of its kind, providing a platform to success for Albanian fashion designers, models and make-up artists throughout the world. To put it simply, our objective is to promote artistry and to assist these designers/artists in their journey to success. I feel both privileged and elated to be a part of such an initiative,” said Tess Fejzula, Head of Creative Team of Albanian Fashion Week NY.
“Albanian fashion week is the first Albanian fashion event of this magnitude. I’m very excited to see Albanian designers present their work to the New Yorkers. It’s going to be an amazing week,” said Lulzim Bucolli, Fashion Manager of Albanian Fashion Week.
“Albanian Fashion Week is a project which will be presented at the end of March 2016. In this project we will have the participation of very famous Albanian Designers from around the world, who will present their new creations. This is a big opportunity that all Albanian designers have been waiting for, to present their creative work in the field of design and fashion. For this event we are proud to have some of the most popular models here in New York and elsewhere,” stated Mrika Krasniqi, Founder and CEO of Albanian Fashion Agency and Nil Production.
The event has the support of Albanian Fashion Agency (AFA) in New York. The organizer of the event is Producer Mrika Krasniqi, Founder and CEO of Albanian Fashion Agency and Nil Production. Behind this important event there is an impressive team of bright and creative individuals, namely: Arlinda Prelvukaj, CFO; Arta Qyqalla, Fashion Coordinator; Lulzim Bucolli, Fashion Manager; Juian Gjaci, Marketing Coordinator; Tess Fejzula, Head of Creative Team; Saranda Krasniqi, Creative Team; Eriola Kasemi, Creative Team; Bardha Elshani, Creative Team; Melisa Cooper, Shkurte Leka, Mirsada Krasniqi, Drita Ramadani, Consulting Team; Egzon Bunjaku, Web Developer; Gjilberta Lucaj, Board of Directors, etc.
“Words cannot describe what we are feeling right now. Albanian Fashion is coming to NYC!!!. It is truly an honor to be a part of this amazing team, this great event and witness all the hard work everyone is putting in. With Mrika’s leadership and the team working together as one, don’t expect anything less than greatness. Be prepared to be blown away with the best fashion show New York has to offer,” said Arlinda Prelvukaj, CFO of Albanian Fashion Week New York.
“Having held the co-artistic and musical director position for a few years and personally pioneering the performances for the Couture Fashion Week in NYC, which now has become a global event, I am thrilled to partake in the Albanian Fashion Week with such a dynamic crew being led by Mrika Krasniqi,” said artist Gjilberta Lucaj, AFA Board of Directors.
Albanian Film Week NY 2016 will showcase several interesting brands and collections. The show focuses on high quality Albanian designs with for opportunity for sale in front of possible American and European buyers.
The highlight of this show other than the runway and surprise performances is the Red Carpet featuring VIPs, Celebrities, models and the best of high fashion.
“Albanian Fashion Week NY is an excellent opportunity for all fashion designers, especially Albanian ones, to present their clothing line in the world capital, New York. Albanians have a lot to offer and contribute in the world of art. As history has witnessed many renowned artists, ambassadors, and other high figures are of Albanian origin who represent the best of Kosova and Albania,” said Arta Qyqalla-Fashion Coordinator of Albanian Fashion Week NY.
Julian Gjaci, Marketing Coordinator of Albanian Fashion is excited about thee show: “Being part of the AFW team makes me feel so exited since we are the first team to make it in New York City. Our crew managed by the Producer Mrika Krasniqi is so prepared and ready for this. A great opportunity for Albanian Designers to bring and sell their products in NY. A fantastic show with a lot of surprises and performances by young talented artists. I’m ready … are you … ?”