Darline Perkins, center, a fashion designer from North Dakota, is shown with two models at a fashion show in New York City produced by Alexander Gurman. The show featured Perkins’ designs from her company, Red Lightning Couture. Photo by Alexander Gurman.

rs of two fashion shows recently in New York City.

Perkins, who lives in Bismarck and is originally from Parshall, said the first show held Sept. 11 was produced by Tasha Dwhaj and was held in the Penthouse, a building with a ballroom facing the water in New York City.

She said the second show, held Sept. 13, was produced by Alexander Gurman at a hotel in downtown Manhattan.

Both producers praised Perkins for her fashion designs and having her designs included in their shows.

The shows featured Perkins’ designs that are inspired by h

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