Designers scheduled to show at VA Fashion Week 2010
Lili Forrest & Deviations (Richmond)
Lili Forrest began her career with the very successful label “Deviations Dress in Peace” and has conducted business worldwide counting
various celebrities as her clientele including Beyonce, Kendra from “The Girls Next Door”, Paris Hilton, Cher, Pamela Anderson, Diana Ross,
Pink, Usher, Mandy Moore to name a few. She has had clients on the red carpet at the Grammy’s, the Emmy’s, the MTV Music Video Awards as well
as having her designs worn in TV series from “Ugly Betty” to “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place”. Her designs have been seen in numerous
music videos, magazine editorials and movies. Her “Lili Forrest” combines her love of design at it’s most challenging level while her “I’m Adored”
line is a celebration of all that is fun and daring in a woman. After over 20 years in Los Angeles, Lili moved to Virginia for a more tranquil lifestyle.
VA Fashion Week is delighted to be working with Lili Forest in producing a show that will be unique, bold and
spectacular!
WEBSITES: Liliforrest.com
Cecilia Perez (Miami)
Originally fron Columbia South America, since she was a little girl, Cecilia Perez was in a painting Studio, where she mastered oil, watercolor and sculpture. She attended Plastic Arts classes and was licensed in Fine Arts.
Design was born within her spirit from Day 1.
Cecilia Perez, carefully crafts each design to be individual. Recently she designed evening gowns for Eva Longoria and for Jennifer Lopez. She has participated in several International runways as well as those in New York and Miami.
Says Cecilia; "I'm Haute Couture Designer for 24 years ago. I love my job is.... passion!!!!
It's very nice for me to know and talk with many people around the world.
I think the most important thing in our lifes is LOVE AND PEACE!!!"
WEBSITES: CeciliaPerez.com
Matthew Casche (New York)
Matthew Cashe is an award winning, Trinidadian born designer specializing in Men and Women's day and evening wear 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!
. The actress Dalia Phillips (Akeelah and the Bee) wore one of his elegant designs to the 2006 Oscars.
His designs have graced many "red carpet" events.
Matthew always recieves rave reviews at fashion events. Prepare to be amazed by one of the greater New York area's best kept secrets in haute couture.
WEBSITES: myformalwearmatthewcashehouseoffashion.com
April Spring Designs & Foxers (Norfolk)
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.
April will be showing her exciting new 2011 collection with lots of surprises!
WEBSITES: AprilSpring.com Foxersboxer.com
Michael Taylor Couture (Richmond)
Michael Taylor never ceases to dazzle and amaze with his couture gowns and his 2010/2011 collection will be no exception! 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.
WEBSITE: MTCouture.com
Brehon Willians & Noihsaf(Chesapeake)
According to young designer Brehon Williams; "My love of fashion started from the love of rollercoasters, go figure!
Noihsaf [pronounced fashion backwards] is a very high end line. All of my ideas are centered around the idea of woMENswear,
emphasis on the men aspect of the word. Each of the pieces is very architectural in nature,strong in itself, and has a
distinct point of view. Brehon recently was awarded the "VA Fashion Award" for Best Up-And-Coming Designer. Brehon is continuosly creating and will surprise us with
a fantastic new line this year!
WEBSITE: www.myspace.com/babyspongebobl
Azi Blas(Richmond)
Photo & bio to come
Cheryl Altschuler(Columbia, MD)
Cheryl Altschuler received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design from the prestigious Pratt Institute of New York. 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.
WEBSITE: www.cherifashions.com
Mikasa La'Charles(Virginia Beach)
A graduate of the College of William & Mary who interned in Paris , Mikasa was the winner of last years student designer competition. Now working for A.K.O.O. and Play Clothes
designs as well as working freelance as a stylist and designer, Mikassa is creating her own couture line to debut at VA Fashion Week 2010. Her designs are highly original and
include everything from swimwear to evening and cocktail dresses, from the very wearable to the spectacular couture meant to dazzle! We look forward to a dazzling show from
emerging star Mikasa La’Charles
WEBSITE: www.mikasalacharles.com
Sylvia Hill & Clu? (Hampton)
Sylvia Hill has always had the passion and heart for fashion! Because of this, in 2008, CLU? clothing line was launched.
Sylvia has jumped into fashion from the very bottom from a vision and is working diligently towards success with no limits! With a fresh Spiritual concept, her designs are to keep
you gorgeous as well as encouraged. Sylvia has experience in counseling men amd women towards finding ways to better their lives...now she is joining the fashion world in keeping people
beautiful as well as continuing her mission to encourage their Spiritual prosperity.
Willie Hall (New Jersey)
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!
WEBSITE: myspace.com/williehallfashion
Many More Designers TBA Soon!
CONTACT: Ann Leister
FAX: 757.282.7669
SNAIL MAIL:
Splash Model Management
3419 Virginia Beach Blvd. # 149
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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