WELCOME

from The Edit: Summer 2023

Arrow Creative Memphis’ Creative Central

Welcome to the sixth edition of The Edit: Memphis Fashion Week Summer Edition. We’re so excited to share with you MFW ‘23, powered by Arrow Creative. Arrow provides a home for creative entrepreneurs to ensure that Memphis continues to be a city known for culture, creativity, and forwardthinking. It is an open resource for the community to feel engaged as lifelong arts enthusiasts. Having recently graduated from University of Memphis in Visual Merchandising and Exhibition Design, I know the importance of finding a creative community. I get to see first hand how Arrow inspires artists and customers alike.

As an organization that encourages local creative’s growth through business education, access to art equipment, retail opportunities, and studio spaces, we’re excited to bring to Memphis for the eleventh year, the Emerging Memphis Designer Project. This year’s shows will focus on our local talent that is blossoming in Memphis.

Over the past five months I’ve seen MFW’s emerging designer’s meet, discuss and plan with EMDP liaison Sonin Myatt. Their garments unfold from just an idea to a work of art. Their designs are unique and innovating. I look forward to seeing them come to life on the runway.

We want to thank our sponsors, designers,stylist, and models, without whom this event would not possible. We also want to thank YOU, our supporters who join us each year to celebrate fashion and the growth of the arts in our community.

Your Creative Steward

Sophie Murphy Marketplace Manager Arrow Creative