The panel of judges for South Walton Fashion Week include such prominent names as Mychael Knight, Cassie McConnell-Kelley and Holly Williams.

The inaugural event will be held October 11th-13th in Grand Boulevard’s Town Center.

Atlanta native Mychael Knight was a finalist and a “Fan Favorite” on Season 3 of Project Runway, and Lifetime Television recently revealed that he’ll also  compete in the third season of Project Runway All Stars. Knight’s labels include his namesake, Mychael Knight, Two² and his unisex fragrance, Majk.

Knight joins a panel of other celebrity judges including Cassie McConnell Kelley, author of style blog Womanista.com and wife of Lady Antebellum’s Charles Kelley, and Holly Williams, musician, author of the trendsetting blog TheAfternoonOff.com and owner of the Nashville boutique, H. Audrey.

All My Children star Heather Roop will host the weekend’s festivities. The judges will select a winner from all SWFW design finalists, who will each showcase their designs on the Emerging Designer Runway on Saturday, October 11th.

Courtyard by Marriott Sandestin at Grand Boulevard is offering special hotel deals on their guest rooms and exclusive pricing on South Walton Fashion Week tickets. Guests can easily stroll back to the hotel and relax in the inviting lobby offering lounge-like seating areas and private media booths to connect with friends or simply be on their own. Accommodations can be booked by visiting www.swfw.org/lodging-partners.

Tickets are $50 in advance and $65 at the door for Friday and Saturday night, with special weekend passes available for $90.