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Johnathan Kayne Gillaspie was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Growing up in a large family with five sisters and two brothers, Kayne as everyone knows him,
realized at a young age the importance of standing out. In 2002, Kayne won the Critics Choice Award for evening wear and graduated magna cum laude
from the Fashion Institute of Technology. He moved
back to Nashville after graduation and opened Kayne's Clothing Boutique. This afforded him the opportunity to create custom ballroom dance costumes,
eveningwear, and wardrobe for the country music industry. In 2003, Kayne bought Southern Charm, an established formal wear and pageant store in Norman,
Oklahoma. Within three years, Kayne's success in the pageant industry soared. In December of 2005, he dressed the entire top five teens the winner
and first runner up in the Miss Oklahoma U.S.A. pageant. His gowns encompass originality, attention to detail and a young femininity with an edge. Kayne gained
celebrity status in 2006 when he competed and finished TOP 5 in Season III of Bravo TV's PROJECT RUNWAY. His most recent collection includes an exquisite selection of pageant, prom, and special occasion dresses. 
Zulema Griffin began her career as a fashion model with the prestigious Ford Agency, gracing the pages of Bazaar, The Face,
I.D., Essence, Interview, and Paper magazines. With her training at Parson's School of Design, and an affinity towards fashion, Zulema insisted upon making her own garments
while working as a model and restaurant hostess in New York and was discovered by a film director looking for people to staff his costume department. Since her first feature in 2001,
Zulema has worked with actors Adrian Grenier, Emily Deschanel, Douglas Smith, and Willie Garson just to name a few.
In 2005, she appeared as a contestant on Season II of Bravo's PROJECT RUNWAY. Gaining the favor of the show's judges Heidi Klum, Michael Kors, Diane Von Furstenburg, and
Nina Garcia, Zulema's skill kept her in the competition until near the end. She won a design challenge which resulted in the production of a garment worn by World Champion skater Sacha Cohen.
Zulema has continued her work as a costume designer as well as created her own collections, now available to boutiques. She will be showing her Spring 2008 collection "Slave to the Rhythm: Fela's Wives"
which made its debut during New York Fashion Week. 
Born with grace, savvy and style, Karen Domino White is the daughter of the legendary Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Fats Domino. In conjunction with being a talented gospel
vocalist/song writer Karen has now entered into the World of Fashion with the launching of her company, Jean Therapy. The clothing line consists of unique and exotic denim wear suited
for any occasion. Jean Therapy also includes very unique denim handbags which are a hot ticket item! Karen’s clientele loves the personal quality added to her designs.
Each creation is custom designed and one of a kind. So get excited because you’re invited to enter into the World of Fashion designed with passion as seen through the eyes of Karen Domino White!
Upcoming ventures include release of a new music album and book entitled Domino Affect.
Clothing design and manufacturing have been a lifelong dream for April. Educated in Business Management, she spent 15 years in investor relations and business development.
In 2002 April moved towards her dream and opened "Vintage 'n Vogue" where she featured Florida designers. In 2004 she followed her husband to Malaysia and used the
opportunity to study fashion illustration. While in Malaysia, April was invited to show her first collection at Silk Week in HangZhou, China. Orders from that first
collection and subsequent designs have been keeping April busy ever since. In addition to her couture collection, April also designs "Foxers" women’s underwear with the waistband design from men’s boxer shorts.
Essentially they serve as a way for women to have the comfort and style of boxer shorts but still look and feel sexy. In a little over a year, "Foxers" has gone from start-up to national distribution, making it's launch in Nationwide Dillard's stores
this month as well as being the exclusive outfitter for the Lingerie Football League! Celebrity fans include Beyonce, the Backstreet Boys, and Jordin Sparks.
Lynnette Wright is the Vice President of Nazars Exclusively Yours Fashions LLC, she has assisted Designers, Entertainers, and Charities
with their goals and events throughout the Hampton Roads area. She is the wife of Alton L. Wright and the Mother of Renetta and
Alton Wright Jr. Lynnette enjoys working with youth groups and watching the enjoyment they get form her line. Lynnette has had a l
ove for the design of Bubble Cat TM, for many years and was encouraged by a family member to make her dream an reality. Bubble
Cat TM is a Fashion and Apparel line consisting of mostly Causual Everyday Ware, and some formal pieces too. Bubble Cat TM is for
the young and the young at heart.
Cheryl Altschuler received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design from the prestigious Pratt Institute of New York. The collection Cheryl created for
VA Fashion Week has a variety of prints, textures, vibrant colors and shapes. The clothing that she designs provides a fresh and perky look for all ages. Her
creative use of stretch fabrics in her fashion designs permits a wide variety of women of all shapes and sizes to look stunning. She gets her inspiration from
natural pristine environments such as rain forests and oceans. Cheryl uses a variety of colors in her designs inspired by animals and their surrounding natural
habitats. Cheryl designs outfits versatile enough for sports wear and après sports, from daywear to eveningwear, allowing the individual to mix and match pieces for many fashionable activities.
Cheryl feels the meaning of fashion is for one to stand out from the crowd and to be a unique individual. Cheryl Altschuler would like to thank everyone for
their assistance, dedication and time for making her goals and dreams come true.
This Richmond designer inherited her talent from her grandmother. Dee states that her grandmother could make anything, and never used a pattern. At the age of nine, Dee started making
doll clothes, and then started making clothes for her sisters and herself. Dee is a self-taught seamstress who loves fashion design. She had never taken formal classes, until recently,
when she studied with friend and designer Michael Taylor. Dee feels that she's been blessed with a gift that has enabled her to build a strong clientele.
Dee's Fashion is expanding and has been recently showcased in Maryland Fashion Week, DC Fashion Week, and several others.
Through these showcases, and her detailed work, and passion for fashion, her work has always gotten rave reviews. Specialize in weddings, proms, and any formal wear including menswear
Devikar is of East Indian descend by the way of Trinidad, born and raised in Boston, Mass. Growing up with the Indian culture at home
and the American culture right outside was an interesting journey.
Devikar designs are for women size 6 and up as well as for men. Some of the garments are created from rich, vibrant fabrics from India.
The collection includes suits, gowns, athletic wear, t-shirts, and casual wear. One thing that sets Devikar apart from other designers is the creativity;
in every show the models wears masks. Look for the masked collection, that is where you will find the face of Devikar.
Mathew Cashe is a Trinidadian born designer who specializes in day to evening womens and mens collections
using only the finest mix of fabrics with the detailing and finishes of a master tailor.
His garments are exqusite and defy description, his client list is a who's who in Hollywood!
Prepare to be amazed by one of the greater New York area's best kept secrets in haute couture.
Maya Warburton started her fashion career in Boston where she was
Director Of Operations for a Versace Boutique and later for Ford Model Management. She moved to New York to work for Vera Wang
then to the Norfolk area where she became manager, then owner of Tiffany’s Bridal, now Maya Couture. Maya has created her own
line of Bridesmaid dresses which she offers along with many spectacular bridal designs unique to the area
Michael Taylor Couture was born in Richmond, VA when its 2006 spring collection was unveiled. The business sprang forth from 7th Avenue in New York City where owner Michael Taylor spent 16 years
at his previous fashion firm specializing in women’s and men’s custom fit designer garments in outerwear, sportswear, active sportswear, suiting, and evening/special occasion. Michael has an extensive
background in fashion and has served as an adjuct professor at Parsons School of Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Virginia Commonwealth University. His currently creates his
couture gowns in his studio and shop in Richmond.
Inez F. Parker is the Designer and CEO of Nazars Exclusively Yours Fashions of Chesapeake, VA. She has been designing custom made to order pieces for over 30 years, Her Formal and Bridal collection
will be a treat for your eyes. You will be excited to see her glamorous collections come to life. 
Students from the Fashion Show Production Class plan and produce a fashion show. They examine each behind-the-scenes step from
concept to execution as they organize and stage a show that is profitable, entertaining and aesthetically pleasing.
16 year-old designer, actress, model, and dancer, Phoenix Bess, learned to knit at the age of eleven. By the age of 13 Phoenix had
launched her own knitwear design business, selling her luxury accessories in upscale boutiques and to private customers throughout Virginia.
She also began designing garment patterns for knitters, and her notoriety as a teen designer grew as her knitwear designs were published online
and in knitting books, calendars, and magazines such as Girls’ Life and Knitscene. In October of this year, Potter Craft, an imprint of Random House,
published her new book of knitting patterns, It Girl Knits: 30 Fresh Styles for the Young and Fabulous, featuring her original designs, including
knitted pants, shorts, bikinis, dresses, purses, sweaters, and even felted footwear. In addition to selling her knitting patterns through her website
and yarn retailers across the US and Canada, Phoenix designs ready-to-wear collections. Sold in Virginia boutiques and from her online shop, recent collections
include fascinators, beaded silk hats and shrugs, and dramatic scarves and stoles.
The Rivet De Cru Jeans brand based out of Los Angeles founded in late 2007, was launched by long-time denim guru Ruben Dario Campos, an industry leader in quality
and innovative jean manufacturing with over 18 years of Denim sales and design experience.
With striking washes and fresh new product every month, he has been able to sell to an international market and some of the leading boutiques in the United States.
Combining a love for Americana West and Premium European Fashions, Rivet De Cru’s look and feel remains unique and separates it from
the rest. The signature “ RV ” back pockets and 120 different ways of execution are also other factors in its efforts to remain
timeless. Rivet De Cru jeans are currently being sold from the beaches of L.A. & Miami, to the streets of England & New York, and
in the walls of Harvey Nichols Dubai. The times of the $200+ premium denim market is narrowing down due to market saturation
and the slowing of our global economy. The end consumers are now looking for a company to provide an outstanding quality with a lesser
price... Rivet De Cru is that company. Ruben Dario Campos invites you to preview his collection.
Born and partially raised in Brooklyn New York, Stephon Stallings entered the world of design at a young age. As a child, Stephon has always showed a great interest
in fashion by illustrating elementary design concepts.By the time Stephon was done with his sophomore year in high school he had taught himself how to sew and
was producing clothing from his illustrations; and because of his talent, Stephon has designed for numerous local designers, fashion
shows, and clients. At the age of 20, Stephon has created a female clothing line called Vintage Hazel that showcase his love for old
time fashions with a new twist. Vintage Hazel is an elite clothing company targeted towards the urban community. The company is designed
to provide vintage couture fashions with an edge, geared towards young women and men to set them apart from the average consumer.
Stitche' ( pronounced stitch ) is a clothing company that was est. in the summer of 2008, by two local Va Beach girls Natalia Ramos and Jazmyne Ferdinand-Lewis.
No it is not a spin off of Married to the Mob or Kidrobot or IHMDJ!. This Girl's/ Women's line is strictly constructed of what
teenagers in this generation see today. Whether it relates to fashion statement or simply something that you think it "HOT".
It's a line that would appeal to any type of girl from any clique.
Strictly Bump One is a sub-urban lifestyle, where life in the suburbs meets urban life and becomes one. First established by Daryl Bumpass in 2004 with a line of T-shirts, SB-1 has out of
great response from the public, expanded to include a premium denim line, fashionable jackets and men's button down shirts. 
Willie Hall
After working for 20 years as a medical assistant, Willie Hall felt fashion was her true calling and
went back to school to learn what was new in the fashion industry. She says "DESIGNERS ARE NOT MADE THEY'RE BORN. I owe all of what I do to God because he made me,
and the amazing people he allowed me to meet along the way." Her designs have taken the industry by storm and will provide a stunning addtion to VA Fashion Week!