Couture Fashion Week (CFW), the distinguished fashion event that showcases fine international luxury and couture fashion and accessories collections, will be presenting fashion shows this coming season in several new locations, in addition to its home base of New York City. The fashion shows in New York will take place September 8-10, and then be followed by a special appearance in Atlanta, a day of shows in Palm Beach in late November, and in Naples, Florida in early December. Plans are also underway for fashion shows on the Caribbean island of Curacao, as well as in Cannes, France to coincide with the world famous film festival in 2008. The event producers will also stage bridal fashion shows in New York City in October 2007, showcasing couture and fine bridal fashions and accessories.

Along with the exquisite fashion shows, guests at the Couture Fashion Week events enjoy world-class entertainment and chic after parties. Attendees include high-end consumers, boutique and specialty store buyers, international press, VIPs, socialites and dignitaries. The event creates unique branding opportunities for sponsors and exhibitors looking to reach the luxury market. Media partners include Book Moda (Italy) and Fashion Syndicate Press (USA).

Exciting new developments: CFW to Bring Luxury Designs to Atlanta Following the fashion shows in New York, Couture Fashion Week will partner with Haute.Lanta Fashion Week in kicking off the latter event in September 19. The dazzling presentation of six couture and luxury fashion shows is scheduled to be held at the state-of-the-art World Trade Center inside Sun Trust Plaza, in Atlanta.

CFW Partners with Athens Exclusive Designers Week In its continuing expansion efforts into selected markets around the globe, New York-based Couture Fashion Week announced its recent partnership and representation in Greece by Athens Exclusive Designers Week.

CFW and Puerta de Europa: Linking Fashion From Madrid to New York CFW recently partnered with Expotecnic SRL, producers of Puerta de Europa, one of the most important bridal fashion events in Spain. The joint cooperation agreement helps link Spanish fashion designers with the American market, and attract American and international attention to the Madrid event.

Violinist Alexander Markov to Dazzle International Audience at Couture Fashion Week This September, fabulous couture fashions will be accompanied by a riveting performance by world-renowned violinist Alexander Markov. The Russian-born musician will perform both on a classical violin and on the new electric rock violin, a one-of-a-kind instrument specially created for him by celebrated designer James V. Remington.

CFW is developing a network of travel and fashion partners reaching affluent consumers globally who love fashion. Among the new partners are Bluefish Concierge, which has been named Official USA Concierge of CFW, Monogram Travel of Boston, and Dreamscape Adventure of Indonesia. Bluefish Concierge, widely recognized as one of the leaders in the exclusive field of luxury concierge services, is a perfect match with Couture Fashion Week's upscale events.

CFW Producer Receives Prestige Award International in Curacao In recognition for his contributions to the fashion industry, Andres Aquino was recently presented with the Prestige Award International by the Curacao Beauty Organization. The presentation was made during a week of contests, entertainment and activities associated with the Miss Curacao Teenager pageant.

More information on show dates, press and buyer accreditation and ticket sales is available at the Couture Fashion Week website.