09/25/2026
What does it take to turn an eye for fashion into a career? At Blume & Hall Fashion Academy, students learn to bring their ideas to life, from their first patterns and tailored jackets to evening and bridal wear.
Founded as Arkansas Fashion School by the late designer Jamileh Kamran, the academy has reopened under the leadership of Lara Blume McGee, Ashton Hall and Amanda Morley. Their goal is to give local talent hands-on training and a place to grow without leaving Arkansas.
Read the story in our September Style issue. And this Saturday, Sept. 26, see Ashton’s own designs on the runway at Anatomy Of Love, an immersive fashion show and dinner benefiting the Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation. The event runs from 2–5 p.m. at Chenal Country Club. Tickets are available at ashtonhallcollection.net.
Article by Anna Yanosick
Photography by Katie Adkins Photography