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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

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Model: Lynda Brown

Designer: Sarah Jane Estes

Photographer: Paul Martin

Isaac Couch

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Model: Philip

Designer: Isaac Couch

Photographer: Paul Martin

April Rhain

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Model: Kennedy

Designer: April Rahin

Photographer: Paul Martin

Lord John Boutique

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Model: Bella

Boutique: Lord John

Photographer: Paul Martin

Wren Night

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Model: Kyara

Designer: Wren Night

Photographer: Paul Martin

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Laverne Zablielskie

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Model: 

Designer: Laverne Zabielskie

Photographer: Paul Martin

Soreyda Benedit-Begley

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Model: Joslyn

Designer: Soreyda Begley

Photographer: Paul Martin

Vintage Couture

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Model: Serena

Vintage Collection -Bob Mackie couture

Photographer: Paul Martin

PERFORMERS

Shuling Studio

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Performer: Michelle

Traditional Chinese dress by Shuling Studio

Photographer: Paul Martin

America Diminicci

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Performer: America Diminicci 

Photographer: Paul Martin

Shree School of Dance

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Performer: Vibha

Photographer: Paul Martin

Casa de la Cultura Hispana

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Model: Elisa

Traditional Colombia Costume, Casa de la Cultura de Kentucky

Photographer: Paul Martin

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