Saturday night in New York started the "Albanian Fashion Week". In this event are presented the original works of 7 designers from Albania and Kosovo.
The organizers of this event, Mrika Krasniqi said that this is an opportunity for Albanian creators.
"The reason why we are holding this event is that we want to present the newest creations of Albanian artists and in some way to provide an additional opportunity to those who operate in countries that are isolated in some way," she told to VOA.Ardi Asllani, designer from Tirana said that he has accepted the invitation to be part of "Albanian Fashion Week.
"I answered 'yes' for a thousand reasons. The first reason is the experience, a new experience, different. It is worth to try and, perhaps, even to receive benefits later," he said.
Asllani was introduced in New York with the collection "My Albania", saying it is "something different". He explained that on the textile has integrated images of the main Albanian cities, as well as Prizren and Ulcinj.
The organizer Krasniqi said that they have made efforts to present in the best way the creations of Albanian designers, being well connected with various associations of American companies that can express interest in the Albanian designer products.
Albanian Fashion Week in New York is organized for the second time, with the help of many sponsoring companies./Oculus News