In response to the tireless parade of runway shows during New York Fashion Week, New York City's Art For Progress will present its designers this year with a new twist, and it's called Fashion Interaction. Since 2004 AFP has been an active participant in New York Fashion Week as well as Miami Fashion Week, and the group has produced numerous traditional runway shows. Thanks to some great feedback from industry folks, this year will be different. Six designers from the US and London will present their Spring 2009 collections through  installations, performance art, dance, film, and music in a day-long celebration of fashion. That's right. It will be an entire day. So,  if you're running behind because of someone's late-running show, there's no need to worry. AFP's event will run the entire day and end around 10PM.

With an eye toward international talent, Art For Progress has brought together creative individuals who can collectively have a bold presence on the fashion landscape. In 2007 we broke new ground and featured the first mainland China-based designer to show in New York Fashion Week, Mr. Lu Kun. Since last year’s show, he has become a sensation in Shanghai. This September, we are excited to bring a new and special format to Fashion Week.

As an arts organization, we feel it is time to introduce a fresh, artistic alternative to the traditional runway show.  By collaborating with artists, filmmakers, and performers, Art For Progress will bring together six exciting, interactive installations by six exceptional designers. Public Acts of Decency, a Brooklyn-based dance company, will also be performing throughout the day. Held at the beautiful 320 Studios (www.320studiosnyc.com), it will certainly be a breath of fresh air.

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In late fall, Art For Progress will be partnering with a new, innovative international concept showroom and retail space, Room 247.  Art For Progress and Room 247 will bring together the worlds of international fashion, art, film, and music. This industrial, dynamic environment will certainly be a “go-to” place for the latest and best in emerging, artistic designers from around the world.

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