337 MAGAZINE presents Acadiana Fashion Week Special Edition

MEET THE TEAM

Collaboration is key when it comes to pulling off one of the area's largest fashion events of the year.

AFW is comprised of an elite team of businesspeople, models, artists, designers, media experts, interns, contributors, and enthusiasts.

We are pleased to present to you the great minds and hearts behind AFW Season 5 to take place this July at the Grouse Room on Jefferson Street in Lafayette, Louisiana.

MORGAN PETE

Co-founder Of Acadiana Fashion Week

Founder of Fashion Institute of Louisiana

Sky is NOT the Limit (Organization Founder)

Author

Infinite Beauty Store Influencer

IG @morganpete_

MICHAEL D. SMITH

Co founder/ Creative Director of Acadiana Fashion Week

Photographer

Model Development

IG @mikedphotography

JOHNETTA GEORGE

Cofounder of Acadiana Fashion Week

Founder of Gail’s Foundation

Owner of Strutz Boutique

IG j.net__

NICHOLAS (NICK) LATHANILE

Executive Assistant / Head of Production AFW

Owner of Melanin Milk Skincare

IG @nicholaslathanile

BAILEY MELANCON

Director of Press and Media for Acadiana Fashion Week

Founder of Louisiana Creates and About the People

Videographer

Photographer

IG @baileymelancon

NIKKI JORDAN

Head of Hair and Makeup Artistry for AFW

Color Edge Educator

Professional Hairstylist and Makeup Artist

Owner of Blush Studio in Lafayette, La.

IG @hair_and_makeup_by_nikki

INTERNS

Akilah Morris @akilahnthebee

Anne-Marie Auer @annemarie_Auer

Kamryn Germain @kamryn.germain

Kyler Jacquet @artbyinfrared