April 21, 2009 (RALEIGH, NC) – Mayor Meeker proclaimed May 10-17 Raleigh’s first Fashion Week at the Raleigh City Council meeting held on April 21st. The event will encompass three nights (May14-16). Each night will include a cocktail party and a high-end fashion show. Thursday will feature “Emerging Artist” night. Friday will feature “Formal” night. And, Saturday night will be the grand finale with Strut ’09 where fashions will be showcased from national designers, such as Alexander Julian, Mechantes, Peter Milar, and Rachel Weeks.
Joelle Ray, co-owner of Samuel Cole Salon and her Salon Directors were on hand to accept the honor of having the salon named as the official salon of Raleigh Fashion Week featuring Strut ‘09. “What a thrill to be named the exclusive salons of Raleigh’s first Fashion Week. It was an amazing experience to be the exclusive salons of Strut ’08 last year. We couldn’t wait to be a part of this event again and on such a larger scale. Our stylists get to shine and express their creativity during runway events such as this. They take this energy back to the salon and its clients. It is awesome,” said Ray.
