The first-ever FusionFest is coming Thanksgiving weekend, Nov. 24 and 25, to the grounds of the Dr. Phillips Center in downtown Orlando. “Come share a smile and your heritage and “you may discover just how different other people really aren’t!” Two full days – noon to sundown – of international food, music, dance, film, fashion and storytelling. Go to FusionFest.org for the entire schedule – it’s mostly free, except for the sample-size food & drink offerings.
An exciting element of FusionFest is the Heritage Runway Showcase and Fusion Fashion Contest, where colorful and varied fashions from around the world set the stage, highlighted by innovative FusionFest Contest designs that bring together elements from different cultures to show off how wonderfully varied and interwoven we really are in Central Florida. Stop by the City Hall Stage – Fashion Shows at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm on both Saturday, November 24th and Sunday, November 25th. Meet the Fusion Fashion Contest Judges Panel:
Brigitte Jensen – Honorary Consul of France and President of Fabco French American Business
Hozumi Greiner – Modeling scout with a keen sense of fashion with over 20 years of experience identifying successful talents around the world
Nadege Ngongo-Wilson. FusionFest Judge of style- “I am honored to be part of this heritage runway showcase and the FusionFest competition.”
Starr Dalton VP/Talent Director for Fierce Entertainment Management host of Orlando International Fashion Week also model and style blogger
Snejanna Dunn is President of the Russian American Eastern European Chamber of Commerce, President of the International Modeling Convention IMAC Fashion and Director for the Harbin fashion week
Bonnie Lewis – World traveling fashion industry professional and tailor to the stars.
