OFW: Need to know

What is it?

A six-day celebration of local designers, hairstylists and leggy models that starts Monday at Nomad Lounge in the Old Market. It'll showcase the work of 40 Nebraska designers from prêt-à-porter knits to evening gowns and swimwear.

The main attraction is Saturday's Runway Finale, an 8 p.m. catwalk show just outside the lounge. A 350-foot-long platform will be set up along Jones Street between Ninth and 11th Streets.

Events

All events are at Nomad Lounge, 1310 Jones St.

Monday (Opening Night)

6 p.m. cocktail reception; 8 p.m. runway show

Designers: Erin Thomas, Lameesha Stuckey, Jennifer Roberts, Allison Dutton and Maximillian Suiter.

Tuesday

6 p.m. cocktail reception; 8 p.m. runway show

Designers: Kate Walz, Emely Valadez, Dominikat, Paddy Tarlton and Angela Balderston.

Wednesday

6 p.m. cocktail reception; 8 p.m. runway show; 10 p.m. dance party

Designers: Jessica Hansen, Liz Moldenhauer, Olajide Cooper, Terri Jen Buckner, Chessna Fernald, Kaleigh Moynihan.

Aug. 25

6 p.m. Women's Fund of Omaha fundraiser; 8 p.m. runway show

Designers: Masey Rost, Williams Torres, Megan Hunt, Jessica Seeley, Hollie Hanash, Yolanda Diaz (children's clothing).

Aug. 26

6 p.m. cocktail reception; 8 p.m. runway show; 10 p.m. VIP social

Designers: Juantiesha Christian, Shawntelle Kuhlmann, Joi Joison, Shamina Wiek and Ryan Dampf.

Aug. 27 (Runway Finale)

6 p.m. gates open, live music, food vendors, VIP cocktails in Nomad Lounge; 8 p.m. runway show

Designers: Buf Reynolds, Noah Riewer, Dan Richters, Eliana Smith, Amanda Clark, Kevin Steward, Audi Helkuik, Emma Erickson, Tiffany Headley, Sabrina Jones Stapp, Yolanda Diaz (womens), Jennie Mason, Jane Round. (See bios of Saturday's designers on omaha.com)

Need To Know

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets for entry to Fashion Week events (Monday through Aug. 26) can be purchased at the door. Tickets: $15 general admission (standing room only); $25 reserved seating; $50 VIP seating (includes runway-side seating in the first two rows and 6 p.m. pre-show cocktail party.)

Tickets for the Aug. 27 Runway Finale can be purchased online at OmahaFashionWeek.com. Tickets: $25 (standing room only); $30 to $60 reserved seating (price depends on the row); $120 VIP seating.

What does the VIP ticket include?

VIP ticketholders receive exclusive reserved seating at a VIP table, a swag bag, the option of valet service and a 6 p.m. VIP-only pre-party at Nomad Lounge. VIP tables of 10 are $1,000 and include all of the VIP benefits, plus bottle service. Full table reservations will also receive special locations and access.

Is this a 21-and-older event?

Weekday events take place inside Nomad Lounge and are for those of drinking age. The Runway Finale is an all-ages event.

Where can I find parking?

Anywhere downtown where you can find a spot. Happy hunting.

What's the dress code?

Most people dress to the nines for such an event. Think red-carpet glamour. A few people have worn T-shirts and jeans. And the only way to pull that off is if you're so boho- and indie-chic it really wouldn't matter what you wore.

Twitter updates

Josie's going to Omaha Fashion Week's Runway Finale Saturday. Follow along with her tweets on www.omaha.com/fashion, starting at 8 p.m.

Read more

Saturday: Young fashion designers take a crack at showing at Omaha Fashion Week. Meet these ambitious youngsters in the Living section.

Every day: Photos from each day's events will print in the Living section and run online at Omaha.com/fashion

Next Sunday: After the finale, we dish about the high points and the low points of Omaha Fashion Week in Sunday Living.

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