

Celebrating Cultural Brilliance: B Magic Craft Hands at Bentonville Fashion Week Runway
At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, artisan Beatriz Segura, founder of B Magic Craft Hands, captivated the audience with a heartfelt celebration of Mexican textile traditions. Originally from Mexico, Beatriz is a passionate artisan and educator dedicated to preserving the rich cultural heritage woven into her country’s fashion artistry. Her runway pieces were a vibrant tribute to identity and craftsmanship, showcasing intrica

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Designer John Pryor Brings Wearable Art to Bentonville Fashion Week
At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, designer John Pryor, founder of Madison Stitch, delivered a standout runway moment that blended craftsmanship, sculpture, and style into a breathtaking presentation. Based in Kansas City, Pryor is widely known for his rugged, heirloom-quality leather bags, pieces that are built to last and crafted with intention. But at Bentonville Fashion Week, he pushed his artistry even further. Drawing

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Faith & Co. At Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show
Fashion Designer Faith Hollis, the visionary behind Faith & Co. displayed her collection at the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall. Faith & Co. is far more than a fashion label, it's Hollis’s deeply personal love letter to healing, empowerment, and the glamour she once longed for. Each piece she creates carries emotional depth, woven with intention and inspired by her own journey of transformation. Her designs bring together soph

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Ashton Hall Unveils “East Meets West” at Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show
At the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, audiences were treated to the work of a true industry veteran: Ashton Hall, a Creative Director with more than thirty years of global fashion experience. With a career that includes collaborations with luxury giants like Michael Kors and the honor of dressing former First Lady Hillary Clinton, Ashton brings world-class vision, craftsmanship, and storytelling to every design he touches. His

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K’Veon Coates Takes the Runway at Bentonville Fashion Week
At the vibrant Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show hosted at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, designer K’Veon Coates of Threads by Kveon Coates (TBKC) made a powerful impression with a collection rooted in creativity, intention, and undeniable originality. K’Veon’s journey is as bold as his designs. After trading in his college baseball career for a sewing machine, he launched TBKC with a mission to breathe new life into vintage streetwear. His pieces are machine-sewn

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Cross-Cultural Collaboration: Dr. Ketaki Deshpande & Papi Amisi Debut at Bentonville Fashion Week
Making a powerful debut at the Bentonville Fashion Week Fall/Winter Show at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, Dr. Ketaki Deshpande and Papi Amisi brought art, heritage, and innovation together in a breathtaking display of cultural fusion. Dr. Deshpande, a Film Studies professor, channels her sharp analytical eye into fashion that embodies both resistance and reclamation. Her pieces tell visual stories, bold, thought-provoking, and unapologetically expressive. Partnering with

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Elegance in Motion: Mabely Soto of Gusto by Mabely
Mabely Soto stunning collection was next up on the Bentonville Fashion Week runway at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall on November 1st. Mabely Soto, is the proud Mexican-American designer behind Gusto by Mabely. Her designs are a breathtaking fusion of culture, sophistication, and grace, each piece telling a story rooted in her rich Mexican heritage and inspired by her travels around the world. Mabely’s garments radiate timeless elegance, crafted for those who appreciate

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A Fresh Look at Punk: Designer Christopher Poynor of EXO
At Bentonville Fashion Week Show on November 1st at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall, designer Christopher Poynor of EXO brought a rebellious spark to the runway with his bold, unapologetic take on punk-inspired comfort and outerwear. His latest collection turned heads with a mix of edge and ease, showcasing looks that are as wearable as they are unforgettable. EXO’s designs are made for those who aren’t afraid to stand out. Poynor’s signature touch? Fun, toothy creatures wi

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Designer Jairo Portilla, A Bold New Voice in Contemporary Fashion
Jairo Portilla is an emerging fashion designer whose work speaks volumes through color, structure, and emotion. Known for his bold creative vision and meticulous craftsmanship, Portilla brought a refreshing perspective to the Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) fall/winter show brought to you by its CEO and organizer Rulli Torres at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall. Drawing inspiration from his cultural heritage and a love for modern silhouettes, Jairo’s designs are more than gar

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Mireille Belinga Fall Designs, A Celebration of Culture, Color, and Connection!
Mireille Belinga, the creative force behind Akib’art in Fort Smith! Known to many as Mimi , Mireille’s artistic journey is as rich and layered as her designs. Mimi's fall collection debuted at the Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) fall/winter show brought to you by its CEO Rulli Torres at the Pinnacle Hills Promenade Mall. Originally from Cameroon, Mireille began her career as a journalist before following her heart into the world of visual art and fashion. A gifted collage arti

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