Three nights of fashion shows in full swing in Bentonville

• Some had never sewn any piece of fabric, let alone a garment, before working with Interform, and now have put together runway looks, Braxton Carney, assistant instructor of sewing and apparel education, said yesterday during a news conference.

What they're saying: "Teaching someone how to sew, how to design and have a piece in Fashion Week — it's a long journey," said Basana Chhetri, senior director of fashion design and apparel education.

The big picture: Fashion Week is a part of Assembly, a month-long arts and fashion event series hosted by Interform.

• The show features diverse models, Rochelle Bailey, communications director, said.
• "To show people all sizes and ethnicities and genders and ages — that is profound, and it helps people beyond just walking in a fashion show," Bailey said.

See for yourself: See a show at 7pm today or Saturday. Get tickets starting at $75.