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Mychael Knight to Judge Runway at SWFW
September 28, 2013 by SoWal Staff
South Walton Fashion Week announces Project Runway’s Mychael Knight as one of the celebrity judges attending October 11-13th festivities in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center at Sandestin.
Atlanta native Mychael Knight was a finalist and a “Fan Favorite” on season 3 of Project Runway. Lifetime Television recently revealed that Knight will compete in the third season of Project Runway All Stars. His labels include his namesake, Mychael Knight, Two² and his unisex fragrance, Majk. Celebrities such as Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Rowland and Khloe Kardashian have worn Knight’s designs.
Knight joins a panel of other celebrity judges including Cassie McConnell Kelley, author of style blog Womanista.com and wife of Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley and Holly Williams, musician, author of the trendsetting blog TheAfternoonOff.com and owner of Nashville boutique H. Audrey. Heather Roop, All My Children star will host the weekend’s festivities. The judges will then select a winner from the SWFW finalists who will showcase their designs on the Emerging Designer Runway Saturday, October 11.
The Official Lodging Partner Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is offering special hotel deals on their guest rooms and exclusive pricing on South Walton Fashion Week tickets. The hotel’s accommodations offer Grand Boulevard views and refreshed, comfortable rooms with contemporary furnishings, flat-screen TV and luxurious bedding. Guests can easily stroll back to the hotel and relax in the inviting lobby offering lounge-like seating areas and private media booths to connect with friends or simply be on their own. While there, they may upload photos from the day’s events, with complimentary WIFI, while enjoying a signature SWFW cocktail at The Bistro, inside the Courtyard lobby, or warm up with a hot Starbucks® beverage. Accommodations may be booked by visiting www.swfw.org/lodging-partners.
Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door for Friday and Saturday night with a special weekend pass available for $90 by visiting swfw.org. Advance purchase is recommended.
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Steele, Executive Director of the Cultural Arts Alliance at (850) 622-5970, info@swfw.org or visit www.swfw.org. South Walton Fashion Week will take place in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin’s Town Center.