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Designers scheduled to show at VA Fashion Week 2009
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Lili Forrest (Williamsburg/LA) |
| 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!
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Zulema Griffin (NY) |
| Zulema Griffin began her career as a 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 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. In 2008, Zulema became the first designer to present her collections via digital media for fashion week using a film/video
format. Since then, this format has grown in popularity and has been embraced by independent and major
designers alike. Her latest project is feature length documentary titled Ink Bleach. The trailer for Inc Bleach which will debut in NY during New York Fashion Week will be screened
at VA Fashion Week. In addition Zulema will be presenting her Spring 2010 collection.
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Karen Domino White (New Jersey) |
| Karen Domino White, the daughter of the legendary Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer, Fats Domino, will be showing her newest 2010 looks in a brand new show! 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. |
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April Spring Designs & Foxers (Norfolk)
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| 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 2010 collection with lots of surprises! |
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"Anelia" by Anzen A. Garcia (Virginia Beach)
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| Raised in Virginia Beach, VA, Anzen A. Garcia grew up watching award shows just to see the stars in their beautiful gowns admiring designers such as Monique Lhullier, Vera Wang, and Carolina Herrera. After graduating from VCU's Fashion program with a bachelor's degree, Anzen moved to NY and worked for a lingerie company and assisted in designing for various companies such as Dereon. While in NY, she got a tip that someone in VA was looking for a designer and it led her to Maya Warburton of Maya Couture. Anzen currently works as the In House Designer for Maya Couture. Now she is also pursuing her own dream in designing her own ready-to-wear collection "Anelia" getting her inspiration from fashion icons such as Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy Onassis. For VA Fashion Week, Anzen will be previewing pieces from both collections. |
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Cesar Rosario (Miami, FL)
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| Cesar Rosario began his career as a Bridal designer, for the renowned “ Sposa Real”store in Puerto Rico. The rise of this line of clothing gave him the desire to become refined and deft in the field of fashion design and illustration.
He graduated from the prestigious School of Fashion Design “Centromoda” of the famed designer “Liza Thon” and won two major awards at the institutional level, namely: “Student Entrepreneur” and “garment patterns”.
He made sketches for the work of other recognized Designers in the island of Puerto Rico, which gave him the opportunity to meet and work closely with Miss Universse Denisse Quiñones. This opened the field to design for contestants in various beauty competitions.
Cesar is currently based in Miami; his own clothing line called "Antonella" will soon be recognized in boutiques in Miami and the U.S.
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CLU? by Sylvia Hill(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.
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Lily Silva (Virginia Beach) |
| Lily Silva was born in Peru and now resides in Virginia Beach. Her talents were recently showcased along side of celebrities at the highly acclaimed "Funkshion" Fashion Week in Miami's Southbeach!
For VA Fashion Week, she will dazzle with a stunning new collection for Spring 2010.
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Matthew Cashe (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.
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Maya Couture (Norfolk)
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| Maya Warburton started her fashion career in Boston then relocated to New York and accepted a job with Vera Wang at her flagship bridal house on Maddison Avenue. The first day on the job she knew she would be in the bridal industry-it was home! The experience at Vera Wang was incredibly rewarding but deep down, Maya wanted to be her own boss. She then relocated to Virginia and purchased Tiffanys Bridal and Formal Wear which had been in existence for more than 30 years here in Hampton Roads. "Tiffanys" became "Tiffanys by Maya" then after an infusion of exciting new lines, "Maya Couture". For VA Fashion Week 2009, Maya will debut the Maya Couture line of original Bridesmaid and Bridal dresses which she offers in her store along with many spectacular bridal designs unique to the area. |
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Michael Taylor Couture (Richmond)
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| Michael Taylor never ceases to dazzle and amaze with his couture gowns and his Spring 2010 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. |
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Noihsaf (Fashion Backwards) by Brehon (Virginia Beach)
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| 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. This will be his first year showing at VA Fashion Week.
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Sarah Jane Estes (KY)
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| Sarah Jane Estes is a 21 year old student at the University of Kentucky. She started designing when she was only a sophomore in high school, being with screen printing t-shirts, trendy hand bags, and flowing skirts. She designed under the name “trendy like monsters” until she graduated high school. Following graduation she moved to Nashville to attend the international academy of design and technology for fashion design. She then transferred to the University of Kentucky in 2008 to be closer to her home in Danville Kentucky. Since moving to Kentucky Sarah Jane has had the opportunity to work with a lot of other local designers to create a platform for fashion designers, models, and photographers in which to express their works in fashion. She and the other designers have raised the community’s interest in fashion through their efforts to organize more fashion shows, photography shoots, and press releases. For her past few collections she has worked with recycled and found materials to create her looks. Not only are these collections reducing waste but the process of having to work with what you have has fueled Sarah Jane’s creativity.
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Silken Moon by Virginia McConnell (Richmond)
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| Simple, fresh and feminine, Silken Moon garments combine classic lines and exquisite fabrics with designer Virginia McConnell’s signature embroidery and hand beading. With an emphasis on cocktail dresses, eveningwear and dressy silk jackets, each Silken Moon garment is a unique blend of Virginia’s artistic vision and technical expertise with her client’s needs, tastes and body type. In addition to her custom designs,
Virginia produces a line of eco-friendly, one-of-a-kind jackets made from recycled clothing. Quirky, offbeat and playful, these jackets express Virginia’s artistry and commitment to environmental responsibility.
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S. Benedit by Soreyda Benedit Begley(Lexington, KY)
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| Soreyda Benedit Begley is a Lexington Kentucky based designer. She Is originally from Honduras and has lived in the United states for almost 10 years. She moved to the States after she married Chris Begley an American archaeologist. She is the mother of three children, Isabella 7, William 6 and Aaron 2 ½
Soreyda's passion for fashion started at very young age, as a little girl she sewed by hand and used any materials she could find to create her designs, she still uses unconventional materials on her designs. At the age of 13 she entered a sewing academy were she learned the techniques for pattern making and garment construction. For 18 years she has been continuously designing and making clothes, she has collaborated with several artists on creating unique pieces that have been shown on the runway and in art shows around the Kentucky area and in New York NY and Atlanta, GA. She also has won several awards for her work.
Her clothing line S. Benedit debuted spring of 2005. She has expanded her line by including cocktail and evening dresses. Her clothing is available at Zag's Boutique in Lexington.
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Vintage Hazel by Stephon Stallings (Newport News, VA)
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| 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.
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Willie Hall(NY)
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| 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! For 2009, she will be showing an all new Spring 2010 collection,
many of the looks will debut in her New York Fashion Week show.
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Yulia Rock (Virginia Beach, VA)
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| Originally from Russia now living in Virginia Beach, Yulia McClamrock has been inspired by fashion since she was a little girl. Through her childhood she was always drawing designs for her future clothing line. However, her love to fashion at first was translated through fashion photography. Still capturing fashion she started to create avant-garde outfits for her photo shoots in order to have dramatic looks for her photography. Soon it became a little hobby, and later it became a little collection of eclectic, avant-garde designs. Yulia's recent collection was inspired by environmental issues. She combined recycled materials with fabrics in order to create collaboration of things that can go in trash and glamorously fashionable tee-shirts that can be wearable on every day bases. Yulia's designs are more like a message to people, “ fashion is not just a toy it can be a tool which can help nature.”
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Designers at VA Fashion Week 2008 (click  to view videos) |
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