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Sacramento State Student Fashion Association runway show benefits Autism Center for Excellence

2011-11-24T07:43:36Z

The Midnight Masquerade Charity Fashion Show flaunted a cornucopia of fashion designs and styles – from pop art-inspired dresses to “Star Wars” costumes – by Sacramento State students Tuesday at the Sacramento State University Union Ballroom.

More than 200 people attended the two-hour charity event, which helped raised funds for the Autism Center for Excellence at Sacramento State or A.C.E., a program by United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Sacramento that provides socialization training programs for children ages 8-12 diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

SFA donated part of the proceeds from the event in the amount of $300 to UCP.

To welcome guests, while keeping with the midnight masquerade theme, the Student Fashion Association (SFA) members donned black clothing, and some of them wore Mardi Gras-style masks. At the ticket booth, attendees bought the Mardi Gras-style masks for $5 and had the opportunity to get their pictures taken at a designated photo booth.

"It's more or less a chance for other people in the club to get to have more fun with it," SFA member Lacey Taylor, a 22-year-old apparel and design marketing student, said about the theme of the fashion show and how everyone got to dress up and show their creative side.

Hosted by Miss Asia America Sacramento Princess Emily Tang, the club holds a charity fashion show each semester, with a new theme each time. This is the first time club members have collaborated with Miss Asia America Sacramento, a pageant that offers scholarships to women ages 16-26, said Tang, 21.

"A.C.E. is on campus, and we wanted to keep it within our community," said SFA President Cassandra Coleman, 23, an apparel and marketing design student. Coleman added that she really liked the nonprofit organization, because her sister has Asperger’s Syndrome, a similar version of autism, and can relate to the need for such program.

Made up mostly of Sacramento State students, the designers featured on the show included: co-designers Lacey Taylor and Samantha Rachele Hansen, Julia Moua, Irma Tchamourian-Zamora, Nikki Khotpanya, Joycelynn Brown and Tamika Bellamy.

For Khotpanya, 21, much of her inspiration came from Laotian culture and architecture, from the soft lines of the monk's attire to the hard lines of the temples, she said.

"The fabric is hard, but it's not chiffon; it's like a hard kind of fabric, but then it drapes easily around the body," Khotpanya said of the taffeta fabric that she used for designs.

The stylists featured at the event were Anakarina Pimentel, Elisabeth Poulos, Adrienne Deloatch, Gina Sanchez, Fiona Lau, and Jennifer Siopongco.

"A designer takes time and design the actual clothing and the stylist they put together the outfit that fits the model and the over all line,” Fiona Lau, 22, apparel design and marketing student said.

Federico Beauty Institute, a cosmetology school, provided hair and make-up for all the models. Some of the model’s make-up were done by the designers and stylists.

Bellamy, 22, SFA vice president, said her line was inspired by pop art.

"I decided to use bright colors coming from pop art pictures, and then I combined it with a little off-white," she said, adding that the five outfits were introduced at the runway.

Sanchez, 19, a stylist for the show, said the event gave her the freedom to put her own twist to Legacy Boutique's apparel, one of three Midtown businesses along with Heart Clothing Boutique and Denim Spot that were featured at the show.

"We have boutiques from Midtown who sponsor us, and we get clothes from them and outfit models," she said.

"We just feel that their styles mix with what we want to showcase this semester," SFA Public Relations Officer Jennifer Siopongco said.

Audio slideshow by John G. Hernandez

Fashion design students compete in Design Vendetta

2010-07-09T05:19:56Z

Four student designers went head to head in competition to see who was the top designer at Harlow’s for the first ever Design Vendetta, Wednesday.

The designers, Tamika Bellamy, Jules Thor, Yennie Zhou and Faatui Toele, were given an hour to complete an outfit based on the fabric and material they were randomly given. At the end of the hour, two designers were picked for the final round.

“The four finalists will be competing tonight for a spot in the fashion show in August,” said Dave Icarangal, the vice president of Tiana Vega.

Starting at roughly 8:30 p.m., Rickey Sanchez, the announcer for the evening as well as Couture Connection’s marketing director, asked how excited the audience was. A loud wave of cheering quickly followed, raising over the booming techno music blasting through the speakers.

“This evening is completely unscripted,” Sanchez said. “All the models are going through hair and makeup on stage, in front of the audience.”

The four judges, Kimblerly Daya, Tiana Vega, Jennifer Richards and Sean Thomas Bjers, judged the outfits that the four designers created on creativity and completeness.

After the hour, Sanchez gave the cue for the designers to finish up and fit their models.

Zhou’s model was first up, wearing a silky brown and blue mixed dress with fabric roses in her hair, belt and shoes. Her strut was confident and classy as she walked the room of Harlow’s.

Next was Bellamy, whose model wore an “unfinished, messy-looking” top. When her model strutted through Harlow’s, she stopped for pictures pridefully.

Then came Toele, whose dress was “totally hot,” Bjers said. His model went around the room with a confident walk, with tight curls in her hair flowing behind her.

Lastly was Thor. The moment her model came onto the stage, a loud explosion of cheers sounded from the audience. Her model wore a tight green dress with a floral pattern skirt connecting to the back.

Each judge gave their criticism and compliments to each designer for their outfits, concluding in their final decision for who moved on to the next round.

Thor and Zhou were picked to continue to the finals. They were given only a half-hour to complete another outfit. When the time was up, the judges again gave critiques.

Zhou’s model wore a silky white polka-dot dress with a back belt. The backing of the dress was mixed with more black fabric.

Thor’s model had a “Japanese, Tokyo look” to it, Thor said, with a plaid skirt and halter top combination and a scarf to finish.

“Let it be known that I had no intentions of this, but I want you both in the fashion show,” Vega said. “Since it’s my fashion show, I say, you both win.”

A soft roar from the audience followed shortly after Vega’s announcement.

“It was so hard to be under that pressure,” Thor said afterward. “I had to keep pushing it though, just keep pushing.”

This event was produced by Couture Connection and Tiana Vega. All event proceeds went to Sweet Dreams Foundation, which sponsors children who have been diagnosed with a life-threatening disease, creating their dream bedroom in hopes to change their quality of life. The next fashion competition will be the Design Dreams Charity Fashion Show on Aug. 7.

Photos:

1. Design Vendetta Brouchure
2. Model Shelby Campbell in Yeenie Zhou's first outfit
3. Model Bri Metcalf in Tamika Bellamy's first outfit
4. Model Haley Glasco in Faatui Toele's first outfit
5. Model Savannah Rodriquez in Jules Thor's first outfit
6. Shelby Campbell and Yeenie Zhou
7. Tamika Bellamy and Bri Metcalf
8. Faatiu Toele and Haley Glasco
9. Jules Thor and Savannah Rodriquez
10. Shelby Campwell in Yeenie Zhou's second outfit (front)
11. Shelby Campwell in Yeenie Zhou's second outfit (back)
12. Savannah Rodriquez in Jules Thor's second outfit (front)
13. Savannah Rodriquez in Jules Thor's second outfit (back)
14. Shelby Campwell, Yeenie Zhou, Jules Thor and Savannah Rodriquez

Fashion show for Teens at Hot Italian this Thusday

2010-01-12T16:53:25Z

Fashion shows in Sacramento have typically barred teens since the majority of the shows are held inside night clubs. But with prom season just around the corner, one local retailer has decided change things up a bit and give teens something to shout about with her own fashion show tailord for teens and their parents. The event, titled, "A Tale of an Edgy Cinderella," and will feature top designers, some of whom have shown at red carpet events in Hollywood.

Immediately following the show, guests are invited to the “After Party” located at Tres Chic Boutique on the corner of 23rd and J Street. The evening will continue with fine pastries, coffee, champagne and non-alcoholic beverages.

Special sales and a $10 gift certificate for all ticket holders will be provided and honored.

Tony Bowl
La Femme
Terani
Jovani
Sean Collection

Doors open at 5:30 pm and food will be served until showtime.
Local models from area high schools will strut the catwalk at 6:30 pm.

Food will be provided and served by The Hot Italian

January 14th - doors open @ 5:30 pm
The Hot Italian @ 16th & Q
Showtime @ 6:30 pm

Tickets are available on line for $20.00 at www.sacramentoprom.com or in person at Tres Chic Boutique.

Capital Creative Collective: the new creative catalyst of Sacramento

2009-06-17T04:36:48Z

"It's Tuesday night inside de Vere's Irish Pub, and a majority of its patrons are scribbling on napkins with Sharpies.

It shouldn't come as much of a surprise that these scribblers are architects, interior designers, graphic artists, photographers and other creative individuals who meet as a part of Capital Creative Collective.

Capital Creative Collective is a creative group that has been around for almost a year. They meet on Tuesday nights once a month for what is known as Designer Pint Nights at de Vere's in Downtown Sacramento to socialize, make friends and have a drink. CCC is also a blog.

"Capital Creative Collective's Designer Pint Nights was created to help the hippest, hottest and most innovative people connect face-to-face, and it is the single best place to meet some of Sacramento's most talented individuals and teams," said Jake Favour, founder of the CCC.

"The monthly Pint Night is a great way to meet other Sacramento creative's in a casual environment. There is no formal structure, just a group of folks learning about what we do, sharing ideas, stories and developing friendships, said Mike Whisten, who attends Designer Pint Nights and is a member of CCC.

"We will do a "Napkin Battle" where Jake throws out a design situation and everyone has 5 minutes to create a solution. That is a lot of fun with some hilarious solutions and some really creative solutions as well.”

Sometimes the benefits of attending Designer Pint Nights are surprising. "We had a guy who was there for the first time, and by the end of the night, he started his career."

CCC hopes to put on design battles and to become a venue for designers to voice ideas.

"Let's say the city gives a problem," Favour said. "We would hold a competition for the designers to fix that problem. Whether it's the Light Rail needing some addition help, or something to do with the bike trails. It's all about the designers voicing their creativity towards a stronger voice. They need to open more source solutions and become more proactive in Sacramento."

In the future, Favour hopes that CCC becomes a full-fledged website for the creative community. It will be a tool that will work alongside the city of Sacramento to help new stores, new buildings, etc.

"Capital Creative Collective just had a Design Battle at MARRS on the last Second Saturday (in May)," he said. " I can see CCC being a part of the Second Saturday Art Walk."

The Designer Pint Nights are on the second Tuesday of every month at de Vere's Irish Pub at 1521 L Street. For more information on CCC, check out the blog at capitalcreativecollective.wordpress.com.

Local Sacramentans "Sell-out" and "Buy-out" at Bows and Arrows

2009-06-15T00:41:06Z

Trisha Rhomberg and Olivia Coelho, owners of the Bows & Arrows Boutique, held their second Sellout Buyout Art & Fashion Bazaar of the year during June's Second Saturday Art Walk. Bows & Arrows is a vintage store that buys, sells and trades all fashion trends. It is located at 1712 L Street in midtown Sacramento.

The Sellout Buyout event allows local Sacramento artists and designers to have a place to sell some of their creations and to network with other designers.

“My partner Olivia and I wanted to showcase local talent and have people own clothes and accessories from Sacramento designers,” said Rhomberg. “It’s a great opportunity for them to get all the profit from the sales without going retail,” she said.

Rhomberg and Coelho have been doing Sellout Buyout since 2003, four times a year. They first started at Body Tribe, moved to a salon and then moved to Fool’s Foundation before opening Bows & Arrows in November of 2007.

“The Sellout Buyout event is very close to my heart," said Coelho. "It’s the first thing I did in Sacramento."

The Sellout Buyout event this Second Saturday had a mix of artists in different areas, including Tina Leanne Jewelry and Fine Arts, Kristina McClanahan, Archradish, Kewish Designs, etc.

“This was my first time at the Sellout Buyout event,” said Tina Leanne. “I came out here three months ago for Second Saturday. I first got into jewelry when I first went on a missions trip to New Orleans. It was really disturbing. I went there five weeks after (Hurricane Katrina). I took pictures and God gave me the inspiration to become an artist. People gave me some beads and here I am.”

Tina first found out about the Sellout Buyout from her friend, Lisa Elliott, who was also there to support the creations and designs of her daughter. Her daughter was there to sell all the designs they sewed, from clothes to handbags and accessories.

“I’m a paper artist and I also sew. I normally do gallery shows,” said McClanahan. “I’m a normal customer of Bows & Arrows and this is my first time actually showcasing my work. I think there’s a lot of traffic and I’ve been okay with sales.”

For more information about Bows and Arrows, visit www.bowsandarrowsvintage.com

All images photographed by Fino Balanza