Wheeling Fashion Week is set to take place with a sold-out runway show at Waterfront Hall on Saturday, June 7. From left are event committee members Spencer Porter, founder and chairperson Emily Rouse and Lisa Bronchick. (Photo Provided)

WHEELING — Wheeling Fashion Week is proud to unveil the highly anticipated lineup for its debut runway show, taking place Saturday, June 7, at the iconic Waterfront Hall. The evening will be an unforgettable celebration of fashion and community spotlighting a dynamic mix of established and emerging brands from around Wheeling.

The event is already sold out, but guests can still attend the after party even if they were unable to secure a ticket.

This year’s runway will feature an eclectic blend of styles and visions from nine standout brands: ALPHASTORE, Payton’s Pretties, House of Rouse, Rinnifus Rae Designs, Mia D’Amico, Two Times: Clothing and Collectibles, North Fork Jewelry Design, Bebotm and Vindeezy.

Each label brings its own unique aesthetic. Wheeling Fashion Week is excited to showcase boutiques, new designs, upcycled materials and sustainable fashion across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear. It’s a diverse group of clothing, jewelry and handbag brands who represent the creativity driving Wheeling’s fashion scene. The show’s hair and makeup are sponsored by Be Spa.

“I’m really excited for my jewelry brand, North Fork Jewelry Design, to be part of the first-ever Wheeling Fashion Week fashion show,” Tina Rush remarked. “It’s a great chance for us to share our handcrafted sterling silver, gemstone and pearl jewelry — inspired by nature and timeless elegance –with the community and be part of a fun celebration of local style and talent. There is so much talent in the Wheeling area, and it’s great to have a way to showcase it.”

The evening will kick off with a cocktail hour for VIP ticket holders hosted by public figure Rosemary Ketchum with a live painting by Mindi Yarbrough, followed the runway show emceed by Hannah Hayes of WTOV9, and an after party sponsored by Why Don’t You Stay Awhile and The Friendlier City Project. Additional information is available at www.whgfashionweek.com. Follow social media for updates and to learn more about the participating brands.

The Wheeling Fashion Week committee is appreciative of the Title Sponsorship from Waterfront Hall, Runway Level Sponsorship from “A Friend of Wheeling Fashion Week” and Strike a Pose Level Sponsorship from Generations.

Email whgfashionweek@gmail.com for additional information or check out the Facebook page for Wheeling Fashion Week and Instagram account @whgfashionweek.

Wheeling Fashion Week is a volunteer-driven, nonprofit initiative celebrating the style, artistry, and culture of the Ohio Valley. Through runway shows, pop-ups, and educational events, WHGFW aims to uplift local creators and foster a vibrant creative economy in Wheeling.