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Announcing The Pittsburgh Fashion Week 22 Schedule
Pittsburgh Fashion Week is always a celebration of American fashion, but fashion will take on a whole new meaning in 2022. After two challenging seasons without any in-person gatherings, Pittsburgh Fashion Week anticipates a significant return to live shows. This season’s shows are an opportunity to reaffirm the resilience and independence of American fashion and Pittsburgh, in particular, as a national fashion force.

The Downtown CDC is proud to announce that Pittsburgh Fashion Week will have over a week of shows from Friday, September 16th through Saturday, September 24th.

The talent lineup will be our strongest yet with new, up and coming designers and also some returning designers.

Below is the schedule for Pittsburgh Fashion Week 2022:

Pittsburgh Fashion Week - September 16 - September 24

Friday, September 16
- James Bond Soiree Cocktail Party

Saturday, September 17
- James Bond Soiree VIP Cruise
- James Bond Soiree
- James Bond Soiree Fashion Show 

Monday, September 19
- VIP party at Rothschild Trading 5:30 to 7:00 p.m.
- Kick-off party, the rooftop of Sienna Mercato 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.

Tuesday, September 20
- Pittsburgh Fashion Summit 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Union Trust Building
- Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
- Panel Discussion 1 at 10:30 a.m.
- Lunch at 12:00 pm.
- Three simultaneous workshops 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
- Panel Discussion 2 at 3:00 p.m.
- Networking and light appetizers 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, September 21
- Pittsburgh Fashion Week Runway Show VIP Party at 6:00 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Fashion Week Runway Show doors open at 7:00 p.m. at the Wintergarden
- Pittsburgh Fashion Week Runway Show starts at 8:00 p.m. at the Wintergarden

Thursday, September 22
- Pittsburgh Fashion Film Festival 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Highmark Theater in the Pittsburgh Playhouse Theater

Friday, September 23
- Pittsburgh Fashion Week Bark and Swagger Runway Show.
- Doors open at 7:00 p.m. on the rooftop of Kaufmann Grand
- Pittsburgh Fashion Week Bark and Swagger Runway Show starts at 8:00 p.m.
- Pittsburgh Fashion Week Bark and Swagger Runway after-party at Vallozzi's Restaurant on Fifth Ave. 

Saturday, September 24
- David Alan Runway Show 
Foot Locker Joins Monica Rose for Women’s History Month
In celebration of International Women’s Month, global retailer Foot Locker has unveiled its month-long campaign in partnership with celebrity stylist Monica Rose and Bottomless Closet. Foot Locker has partnered with Rose to create custom looks for real-life female entrepreneurs and leaders. Whether it be for an office environment, working from home, or for someone constantly on the go, they’ve got you covered! Foot Locker is also partnering with NYC-based non-profit organization Bottomless Closet, giving them a $30,000 donation to be used for year-round meaningful resources and tools to help set women up for success in all stages of their career. “As a lot of people are returning to the office or workplace, it’s more important now than ever for women to challenge industry norms,” said Rose. “I loved partnering with Foot Locker and these women to do just that, curating the best type of look for their career and personality. I hope it inspires all women to dress for themselves and not according to others’ expectations.”
Zendaya Stars in Valentino’s New Campaign
For its Rendez-Vous Spring Summer ’22 campaign, Zendaya is front and center for Valentino. Shot at the Warner Bros. Studios in her hometown of Los Angeles, the ads feature the actress and performer floating in the latest styles from the maison to the backdrop of The XX’s track, Crystalised. Shot by Marcell Rev and Scott Sakamoto and with choreography by Stephen Galloway.
How Pittsburgh’s Black Theater Community Fosters Talent
Pittsburgh playwright August Wilson brought his Hill District neighborhood across the globe. His vision of Pittsburgh in plays like “Fences” and “The Piano Lesson" garnered fame and exposure for our city.

But though Wilson is a great voice, he is only one of a rich community of Black playwrights, directors and actors with roots in the city.

The Kuntu Repertory Theatre hosted playwrights like Rob Penny in its run of nearly 40 years. The New Horizon Theater, dedicated to fostering Black arts, hosted its first production in 1992, followed a decade later by Mark Clayton Southers, who founded the Pittsburgh Playwrights Theatre Company to support local talent.

And let's not forget Pittsburgh natives like Billy Porter, Lamman Rucker and the late Bill Nunn, among many others, who have earned broad acclaim for their roles on stage and screen. Their success is a result of talent, dedication and community support.

Pittsburgh’s Black theater community continues to cultivate new artists who are hoping for — and who’ve achieved — recognition far outside the city. Today we bring you the story of Nia Woodson, a great young actor who shares her experiences from early inspiration to roles on the professional stage. 

Nia Woodson, 16, made her professional debut in fourth grade as Raynell in August Wilson’s “Fences.”

Nia and her family live next door to Mark Clayton Southers, and he asked Nia’s mother if her daughter could play the role. That was the beginning of a young life of art, music and theater.  

“She was young, but I knew she was special, and I made the invitation to her mom because I felt she could do it,” Southers said. 

Nia’s grandmother had known Nunn — a film star, Hill District native and cofounder of Pittsburgh’s August Wilson’s Monologue Competition. She had encouraged Nia early on, without success initially. 

She would often try to get Nia to consider different opportunities to get involved in acting. “But because I was so young, I was scared to perform in front of other people,” Nia said.

The role of Raynell was a perfect proving ground. Not only did it help assuage her shyness, but it also ignited her passion for theater. 

“My favorite part was just hearing the audience,” Nia said. “I love audience energy and I love lights — so all of it together, was just like, this is something I want to keep doing.” 

Nia’s mother, Tiffani Hunt, is a former dancer and knew some of the dynamics of the performance world. She helped prepare Nia for the stage, assisting her with lines and blocking. In the lead-up to opening night, Nia started to feel overwhelmed. She conquered her nervousness and felt a sense of freedom after her first performance. 
She performed in “The Piano Lesson” in fifth grade and played Raynell in “Fences” again in the summer before sixth grade.

Along with acting she is also a writer and learned to pair words and dance. She noted the importance of having a relationship with a mentor, which she developed through the Alumni Theater Company.
Pittsburgh Opera: High Notes and High End
Pittsburgh Opera’s annual spring fashion event is back on Monday, April 4, 2022! Pittsburgh Opera’s award-winning Resident Artists are ready to walk the catwalk alongside Pittsburgh top models in an event that combines the best in couture with top-shelf operatic entertainment.

Pittsburgh Opera is partnering with Eons Fashion Antique and Studio Booth on this fashion retrospective from the Eons Archives. Diva Dreams and Fashion Queens will showcase over 100 years of fashion originals, including looks from Karl Lagerfeld, Norman Norrell, Ceil Chapman, Thierry Mugler, Halston, Claire McCardell, and many more.

General Admission tickets come with a complimentary signature cocktail-- "The Icon", a bright and flamboyant combination of Quantum whiskey, mango, coconut, allspice, tea, and lime--crafted by event partners Quantum Spirits and Mindful Hospitality Group. Or, you can go full glam with VIP tickets featuring a free Studio Booth product gift bag plus other exclusive perks.

Doors Open at 6:30pm at the Bitz Opera Factory in the Strip District. The show starts at 7:30. Get your tickets now!
Fashion Media Moves
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Here are the top hires, departures, promotions, and new representations of the week:

1. Kelsey Stiegman is now senior fashion editor at Bustle.
2. David Greenberg is now CEO of L’Oréal USA, president of North America zone.
3. Yves Coppin is now president, Europe and the Middle East at Tory Burch.
4. Ryan Jerome is now editor in chief at VULKAN.
5. Carmine Pappagallo is now chief financial officer at IBrands Global.
6. Jeffrey Kalinsky is now chief merchant and creative officer at Theory. Rachel DeLaurentis is now chief marketing and digital officer at the company.
7. Marco Falcioni is now senior vice president creative direction HUGO BOSS. Andrea Cannelloni is now creative advisor at the company.
8. Abby Shapiro Gibson is now director of global communications at Carolina Herrera.
9. Reid Myers is now senior director of marketing at Baccarat.
10. Terry Long is now brand communications director at Brandon Blackwood.
11. Heather Fisher is now senior vice president at AZIONE PR.
12. James Hagenberg is now PR coordinator at The Consultancy PR. Claudia Yanez is also now PR coordinator at the company. Savannah Davis and Jacob McLean have been promoted to account executives, Jill Mediatore has been promoted to account manager, and Dani Shouhed has been promoted to senior account executive.
13. Brandon McDaniel is now account director at Agentry PR. Rina Jacobs is now account executive at the company.
14. Courtney Sterns is now manager, public relations at G-III.
15. Laura Lapitino has launched Lapitino Communications.
16. Carolyn Lowe is now senior account executive, corporate communications at The Lead PR. Corporate Communications. Vanessa Vilorio is now office + people manager at the company.
17. Marissa Gotlieb is now account coordinator, influencer division at SHADOW. Molly Schuster and Chloe Schiff have been promoted to junior account executives, Izzy Dansereau has been promoted to associate art director, and Sophie Wilson has been promoted to junior manager, influencer at the company.
18. Molly Coon is now account supervisor, beauty at ABMC.
19. Becca Mitrisin is now senior director at IFP Communications. Izzy Friedman and Tara Tahil have been promoted to associate account executives, and Samantha Epstien is now publicity assistant at the company.
20. Marissa Ribisi is now managing editor at Ilaria Urbinati’s men’s lifestyle blog the Leo Edit.
21. Bobbi Brown and author Anjali Kumar have launched a new podcast,
iHeartRadio to Launch Original Podcast, The Important Things with Bobbi Brown, with iHeart Radio. The first guest is Gloria Steinem.
22. Peloton has launched a new podcast, Fitness Flipped, hosted by Tunde Oyeneyin. Guests will include Phoebe Robinson, Sterling K. Brown, Allyson Felix, Scout Bassett, Desus Nice, and more.
23. The Lede Company is now representing Theory.
24. SHO+CO is now representing Reem Acra.
25. The Consultancy PR is now representing Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and Sangre de Fruta.
26. JCPR is is now representing RAMI AL ALI.
27. Kristin Breen is now representing Pour Moi.
28. Mega Mega Projects is now representing GINETTE NY.
29. Michele Marie PR is now representing HOFF, Beaneau, by TiMo, Flaunt, Chaiboy, Khosrov, Elizee, and Melie Bianco.
30. Lapitino Communications is now representing Tara Hirshberg, Loquet London, and Childhood USA.
31. ESPR is now representing SOLKISSED.
32. R.Couri Hay is now representing Clean Design Home.
33. Coded Agency is now representing IDINA Bride.
34. Bella PR is now representing Makari.
35. IFP Communications is now representing Pantsuit Politics, The Skin Clique, and Soozy’s Grain Free.
Pittsburgh Opera Presents Carmen
No one can resist the allure of Georges Bizet's masterpiece, Carmen!

Set in 1830 Seville, Spain, Carmen is a roller-coaster of lust, deception, and murder. Fiery free-spirit Carmen, who lives her life to the fullest, can have any man she wants. But when she seduces naïve Corporal Don José, she gets more than she bargains for.

Full of magnetic melodies, colorful costumes, and tragic twists, you’ll fall in love with the one-and-only Carmen.

Carmen runs from March 26th-April 3rd at the Benedum Center. Tickets start at only $15!
BUTT Magazine Back in Partnership with Bottega Veneta
A decade after its last print edition, BUTT makes its return. The notorious magazine is ready to shake things up, with the publication of its 30th issue next month. What to expect? Well, it picks up where it left off, while also reigniting a conversation about sexual freedom, community, and queer visibility—with plenty of fire-emoji worthy boys next door. In a release from Bottega Veneta, a spokesperson says: “BUTT’s candid intergenerational dialogues about contemporary life and love have been sorely missing these past ten years. In Issue 30, we ogle at French cinema actor Félix Maritaud and catch up with queen of queer hair Holli Smith. It includes poetry and diaries, the work of artists Ajamu X and Sunil Gupta, and a super romantic cover from LA friend and photographer Clifford Prince King. 75-year-old legend AA Bronson interviews trans-male porn star Billy Vega, and 22-year-old hyperpop DJ Babynymph extols why Greek men are too discreet.” Oh my! To celebrate the partnership, Bottega Veneta will host a three-day installation at Palais de Tokyo, wrapping up with a club night on March 4 with Paris party crew Mustang.
Preview Here + Now
March 24 – 27, 2022
August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre invites you to experience a night of innovative contemporary ballet at Here + Now. Click here for a sneak peek into the creative process behind Aszure Barton's energetic new work Bright progressions and book your tickets today to see the entire groovy work!

Here + Now features five incredible pieces from an impressive lineup of internationally acclaimed — and all female — choreographers. Buy your tickets today to see this exceptional production!

Performance Schedule
Thursday, March 24 | 7:30 p.m. | Best availability
Friday, March 25 | 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 26 | 2 p.m. | Best availability
Saturday, March 26 | 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 27 | 2 p.m.
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