New Jersey Fashion Week held at the Bridgewater Marriott

New Jersey Fashion Week doors opened at the Bridgewater Marriott at 2 p.m. on Oct 12 with hundreds of guests enjoying a day of fashion, fun and networking. NJFW provided attendees with the opportunity to"sip a signature cocktail, mingle with models and visit media personalities". LEXUS of Bridgewater and NJFW created a special 'Lexus Lounge' where attendees could sit and chat, while greeting celebrities and models. Guests also enjoyed the offerings and displays from participating brands and companies.
NJFW founder Donnella Tilery, consultant and NYC Membership Committee Chair for Fashion Group International, remarked that "NJFW is the result of a collaborative effort by local companies, designers, models, stylists and fashion consultants who believe that New Jersey has a fashion presence that deserves recognition in the fashion industry". As part of NJFW, Lexus of Bridgewater hosted a VIP party on Saturday, October 11th and acted as the sponsor of the runway show, on Sunday, October 12th.
The runway Show was held from 6 to 8 p.m. with fashion presentations by Victoria Wong, Robert Greco and the Bloomingdales collections from the Bridgewater Commons Mall. Bloomingdales presented a special preview of their fall/winter collection with the fashion selections chosen by Shantonia Amee, Celebrity Stylist and Wardrobe Consultant.

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A highlight of the runway show, were the youth designers and models from the 'Crayola Experience'. This annual, youth (ages 7 - 16), runway show was held in July; sponsored by Crayola and NJFW. According to Donnella, 'the Crayola Experience' is a fashion show for kid designers and models that is devoted to designs that are created by kids for kids". Dajahnae Saddler, a 4th grader at William A. Carter in Middletown, NJ, created two designs that she and youth model, Nevaeh Jolie, an 8th grader at Woodbridge Middle School, NJ, displayed at the fashion show. Lia Edlin Miller, a 3rd grader at Dickinson Avenue school in Northport, NY, modeled her fashion design work.
A special, featured runway presentation, included celebrities and adult cancer survivors. Donnella and her NJFW team wanted to celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting cancer survivors who volunteered to be part of the fashion show. Bloomingdale's "dressed the men and women cancer survivors who walked the runway" and modeled the latest in fashion designs and accessories.
Attendees were treated to the latest trends by fashion designers Victoria Wong and Robert Greco. Victoria Wong is an "emerging design talent with Chinese roots that influence her collection of hand-painted separates for men and women. The urban appeal make for a one of a kind 'street chic' collection". Robert Greco is "known for his custom gowns and dresses. He is a favorite regional designer with a strong following out of his Montclair store and showroom". During the runway show, his models added drama and flair to his fashion statements.
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