The LAUNCH at the Aritsan successfully blasted off last night on Del Paso Blvd. 

An event in its second year, The LAUNCH showcased art, music, fashion, and design from Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Los Angeles, Seattle and Toronto. The event featured musical performances throughout the night, an indie design fair, unique local vendors all in one spot, a series of designer fashion shows, and collections of local artists and furniture designers.

Launch is a collaboration of creative minds joining hands to present Sacramento with a unique experience of culture and talent.

Musicians included Hottub (Oakland), New Humans (Sac), D.A.M.B. / Shaun Slaughter (Sac), RESA (LA), Doom Bird (Sac), Sea of Bees (Sac), The Generals (Sac), and Exquisite Corps.

Djs were Sex & Weight, Dj Whores, Mike Diamond, Jon Droll and John Michael Michaels.

Art & Fashion hightlights included :
Artists:

• John Horton (Seattle)
• Brady Tuazon (LA)
  
• Iso 50 / Scott Hansen (SF)
  
• Alexa Wolfe (Sac)
  
• Joel Lee (Toronto)
  
• Micah Crandall-Bear (Sac)
  

Fashion:

• Van Der Neer
  
• R. Douglas Custom Clothier
  
• Krazy Mary’s
  
• Vintage YSJ
  
• Fringe
  
• Hair & Make-Up:
  
• Deeda and Canvas Salons
  

Here are some snapshots from the evening:

 Scenes from the Fashion Show:  

The LAUNCH was made possible Thanks to these sponsors:

•      Artisan
  
•      Bespoke
  
•      Boys Noize
  
•      BrownSkin Designs
  
•      Carols Books
  
•      Del Paso Boulevard Partnership
  
•      Downtown Grid
  
•      Enotria
  
•      Fringe
  
•      Hot Italian
  
•      Lumens
  
•      Makers Lab
  
•      Naggiar Vineyards
  
•      Paper Bag Records
  
•      Revolution Wines
  
•      Romp Creative
  
•      Royal Peacock
  
•      Sacramento Press
  
•      Sudwerk Restaurant & Brewery
  
•      The Greens Hotel
  
•      United State

  SacPress Photos | Kati Garner