The premier fashion event tucked in historic Charleston, SC, will also include the 1st annual Rock the Runway competition in which the top models will strut their stuff to win a fashion spread, modeling contract, and the opportunity to appear before the top modeling scouts in the country. With a cast of celebrity designers in attendance, live entertainment, chic after parties, on-site shopping in the Style Lounge, more than 30 retail runway shows, plus an afternoon of Bridal Couture, Charleston Fashion Week is ready to prove why Glam Rocks! for 2010. Charitable partners for the week long fashion extravaganza proudly include: MUSC Children's Hospital, The Center for Women, and Lowcountry AIDS Services. To catch all the action and drama of the 2010 Emerging Designer Competition LIVE and check out the latest looks in stores for spring 2010, visit www.charlestonfashionweek.com and purchase your tickets soon. Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society, a guaranteed seat at this event could possibly be one of the hottest tickets of the year!

About Charleston Fashion Week

The fourth annual Charleston Fashion Week, owned and produced by Charleston magazine, is a five-night celebration of the region's retail and design community. Held March 16-20, 2010 in the historic city of Charleston, SC, CFW will feature more than 30 runway shows, the Emerging Designer Competition, sponsored by the Art Institute of Charleston, and a number of chic after-parties. Named a Top 20 Event for March by the Southeast Tourism Society, this premiere event will also feature the Style Lounge, the Catwalk for Kids auction and luncheon, Rock The Runway Model Competition, the Stiletto Stampede, and the Bridal Couture Show, featuring Project Runway finalist Carol Hannah Whitfield. Charitable partners for 2010 include MUSC Children's Hospital, The Center For Women, and the Lowcountry AIDS Services. For more information on Charleston Fashion Week, to review the schedule of events or to apply for industry passes visit www.charlestonfashionweek.com.