FUTURE OF FASHION 2022
Photo by Aseel Aziz-Gomez
On Saturday, August 6, 2022, the Future of Fashion of traditional and contemporary fashion designs, dance performances from all around the world, as well as a showcase of local designers' collections. We had dance showcases by Shuling Studio, Shree School of Dance, Casa de la Cultura Hispana de Kentucky, and America Dominicci. A Pop-Up Shop of local and regional artists, a cash bar, 360-degree camera, fashion and art display, a silent auction of art and other items to benefit Casa de la Cultura Hispana de Kentucky
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The “Sarah Estes Sustainable Design” competition featured local and regional designers who were selected to create two looks: one ready-to-wear and one avant-garde. We believe in sustainable fashion! At least 60% of the material used in their designs had to be from hemp fiber. They presented their looks in a runway show, and first place received $1000 in cash and a feature in a fashion editorial in Sophisticated Living Magazine. Judges included America Next Top Model contestant Laura Kirkpatrick, Sophisticated Living Magazine editor in Chief, Bridget Williams, Miss Kentucky Latina, Isabella Begley, visual artist Kiptoo Tarus, fashion designer Sarah Jane Estes, and Hanna Kirkpatrick.
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We had a featured vintage collection by Lord John, and featured designers: Micah Walker Laverne Zabielski, Wren Night, Isaac Couch, Dailyn Page, Soreyda Begley, Sarah Jane Estes, April Rhain, and Brianna Armstrong.
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Visual Artists: Mercedes Harn, Esmeralda Martin and Victor Palomino.
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Photographers: Aseel Aziz-Gomez, Bill French, Esther Flint, Shuling Fister, Paul Martin, and Patrick Mitchel
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The production of this event is being documented by local textile artist and writer Laverne Zabielskie and it will be published as a coffee table book.
FEATURED DESIGNERS
All photos by Paul Martin
Sarah Jane Estes
Model: Lynda Brown
Designer: Sarah Jane Estes
Photographer: Paul Martin
Isaac Couch
Model: Philip
Designer: Isaac Couch
Photographer: Paul Martin
April Rhain
Model: Kennedy
Designer: April Rahin
Photographer: Paul Martin
Lord John Boutique
Wren Night
Model: Kyara
Designer: Wren Night
Photographer: Paul Martin
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Laverne Zablielskie
Model:
Designer: Laverne Zabielskie
Photographer: Paul Martin
Soreyda Benedit-Begley
Model: Joslyn
Designer: Soreyda Begley
Photographer: Paul Martin
Vintage Couture
Model: Serena
Vintage Collection -Bob Mackie couture
Photographer: Paul Martin
PERFORMERS
Shuling Studio
Performer: Michelle
Traditional Chinese dress by Shuling Studio
Photographer: Paul Martin
America Diminicci
Performer: America Diminicci
Photographer: Paul Martin
Shree School of Dance
Performer: Vibha
Photographer: Paul Martin
Casa de la Cultura Hispana
Model: Elisa
Traditional Colombia Costume, Casa de la Cultura de Kentucky.
Photographer: Paul Martin
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