From Staff Reports

Asheville Fashion Week will be held Aug. 3-6, with early events at Altamont Theatre — and later events at Crowne Plaza Resort.

The Aug. 3 “kickoff event,” featuring a runway with local designers, artists and models, will be held at a different venue — Altamont Theatre, 18 Church St., in downtown Asheville.  The event will provide a sneak peek of the runway fashions to follow throughout the week. Admission to the kickoff is $35.

From 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 4,  the emerging model runway and ready-to-wear event also will be held at the Altamont Theatre. Admission for the Aug. 4 session is $45.

From 6 to 9 p.m. Aug. 5, features will include swimwear, couture, the men’s show — anda celebration of the hair/makeup arts at Crowne Plaza Resort, located at 1 Resort Drive in West Asheville.

For the final night (Aug. 6), beginning at 4 p.m., the grand finale runway events will be held at Crowne Plaza. 

Features on Aug. 6 will include a children’s runway, 4 p.m., emerging model showcase and young designer fashion runway, 5 p.m.; intermission cocktails and jazz, 7 p.m.; and grand finale couture runway show, 8 p.m. Admission for the final session is $45 — and a sellout is expected.