Fashion Week Cleveland's black tie gala was held at the Halle Department Store Building on May 12, 2012.
Featured designers included:
- Barbara Rubright, Barbara Rubright Wearables
- Andrea Howell, Tidal Cool Creations
- Erica Dawn Woodmore, Contained Expression
- Lotty by Lotty Lewis
- Becca Nation, Knotty Girl Designs
- F. Christine Mapondera, Sireka Couture
- Angie Williams, Annie Ruth 8
- Jamie Powell
- Melanya Hovsepyan Tovmasyan, Melanya
- Trista L. Grieder, Profig Designs
Premiere Sponsor Dots became involved with Fashion Week Cleveland last year, and continued its support at this year's festivities.
"We thought it was really important to bring attention to Cleveland as a fashion town," said Dots marketing coordinator Samantha Gasco. "We have a great relationship with [Fashion Week Cleveland], cultivating the talent of upcoming designers."
Dots has been based in Cleveland for more than 20 years and currently has more than 20 stores in Northeast Ohio. You can see Dots' new summer styles in their downloadable trendbook.
For more information about Fashion Week Cleveland, visit www.fashionweekcleveland.com.
Check out photos of Fashion Week Cleveland by Mike Cuscire:
