8News gets sneak peek of Threaded: A Men’s Fashion Week

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- 8News got a visit from a special guest on Monday to talk about Threaded: A Men's Fashion Week, which is taking place in just a couple of days.

8News anchors Autumn Childress and Delaney Hall were joined by Darrian Hewlett, founder and executive director of Threaded, to talk about what people can expect.

"Threaded is a men's fashion week -- we launched this particular platform to highlight men's fashion," Hewlett said. "Men, pretty much, they represent less than 25% in the modeling industry, and we wanted to provide a platform where they can shine and be seen."

Hewlett also brought along models to demonstrate two different fashion looks -- one with an everyday streetwear look, and one in a tailored gray suit for a more clean-cut look.

Several events will take place in Richmond from Oct. 8 to 12 including a Threaded Market, an Apprentice Fashion Show, a networking event, a StreetWear Fashion Show and a Grand Finale Fashion Show -- which will be partially hosted by Childress.

Additionally, a portion of the proceeds from some of the events will go towards local foundations and organizations.

For more information and to get tickets, click here.