You have some strong points but I will say that Rowena and Takashi are class act individuals and proball the debatable best hair stylists in the Sacramento region. Ellen is fab for sure and an amazing Sac model talent and maybe should of won but I dont think she is losing any sleep over the matter. All nominees were from Sacrmento. Alot of Sac based models and actors are in SF market because there is more work there. fashion without egos and power would be nice from my vantage point too! But realistic...probally not sooo much. People will be people and this industry seems to yeild pretenious vibes and attitudes. Can't we all enjoy fashion and just get along =)

This is a bit comical to me..... The show was well done and better than Sacramento Fashion week with all due respect to there efforts. Magnum Opus... really. Richard Hallmarq and the complete team involved with the event that was hosted at the Park Ultra Lounge was well done from my experience in the fashion industry and having worked shows in SF / Dubai / China , etc!!!! Richard Hallmarq has vision and understands fashion and is trying to represent Fashion as done in all the major fashion week markets. Sacramento is the Capital of this state and needs to have all elements of fashion showcased. Richard is a fashion genius. Much respect to this Maverick who is a proud Sacramento based designer! With all due respect to Anja Weldon......Capital Fashion Awards were well done! Bravo to all involved in the event and thank you for representing fashion well! Way to go Richard! Continue to do you and represent fashion as you see fit. Continue ... to think outside the box. Proud of this designer! We should support an aspiring designer, dont knock him. I understand Miss Weldon that you probally think your calling it as you experienced it and see it. But really...... knocking an event like this is is a bad call I feel. If you want to knock something ...stir your attention to Sacramento Fashion week or so they call it. That was a massive joke.... this however was not. The nominees for Best Male and Female model were solid models. Male models were solid with Andrey and Vladimir ( discovered at a bank in Sacramento - internationally know - CK banned ad/campaign) of JE model and Crosby (former Sac State quarterback) with Look of SF and ps: was just discovered by Steven Miesel. All three of which are talent from Sacramento, Crosby who is a buddy of mine in the industry. The girls were amazing. Ellen who has truly blown up and was being packaged more as a commercial / lifestyle model due to Cast images..Wow .....she is doing quite well in the fashion arena and can always do the smiley stuff when her time in fashion is done. All the major players in any movement...whether religious, business, or fashion have been questioned or rediculed ( I am a model - cant spell =) etc. I do agree with Anja in that talent (models) should be compensated for there participation. Local / SF based model and will not work for free unless I believe in the cause or have a relationship with the designer. Sf shows pay 200 - 500. Grad shows for the Academy of Arts pays 1100. Macys passport on a larger level is a 2000- 3500. Lets get up to speed on investing in quality shows with exp. talent. Not free talent that are heights from 5'6 - 6'4" . Men 6'0" - 6'2" with slight exceptions and Women 5'9 / 5'10" - 6'0" with slight exceptions. I love all heights but this is the standard and flows well for shows.... rather than it being all across the board! I.e. Magnum Opus and Sacramento Fashion Week had heights all over the place and the flow of the show was shotty at best. If you are going to do something and call it Sacramento Fashion Week, please represent Sacramento and fashion to the 10's. I understand it is a step in the right direction but doing it right and doing it half way is simply that. FYI - Fashion is coming to Sacramento and they just got a tiny taste. Oh and Anja Weldon, I'll save you a seat come around March at NY fashion week so you can educate yourself on fashion a touch. This is an objective take from a working model that has been in the industry over the last 10 years and is based in Sacramento. But what do I know......just my 2 cents. I say welcome the Fashion Extravaganza =) (kudos though to you Anja for stirring the pot and giving the event and Richard some free PR, not that the event nor did he need your PR)

This is a bit comical to me..... The show was well done and better than Sacramento Fashion week with all due respect to there efforts. Magnum Opus... really. Richard Hallmarq and the complete team involved with the event that was hosted at the Park Ultra Lounge was well done from my experience in the fashion industry and having worked shows in SF / Dubai / China , etc!!!! Richard Hallmarq has vision and understands fashion and is trying to represent Fashion as done in all the major fashion week markets. Sacramento is the Capital of this state and needs to have all elements of fashion showcased. Richard is a fashion genius. Much respect to this Maverick who is a proud Sacramento based designer! With all due respect to Anja Weldon......Capital Fashion Awards were well done! Bravo to all involved in the event and thank you for representing fashion well! Way to go Richard! Continue to do you and represent fashion as you see fit. Continue ... to think outside the box. Proud of this designer! We should support an aspiring designer, dont knock him. I understand Miss Weldon that you probally think your calling it as you experienced it and see it. But really...... knocking an event like this is is a bad call I feel. If you want to knock something ...stir your attention to Sacramento Fashion week or so they call it. That was a massive joke.... this however was not. The nominees for Best Male and Female model were solid models. Male models were solid with Andrey and Vladimir ( discovered at a bank in Sacramento - internationally know - CK banned ad/campaign) of JE model and Crosby (former Sac State quarterback) with Look of SF and ps: was just discovered by Steven Miesel. All three of which are talent from Sacramento, Crosby who is a buddy of mine in the industry. The girls were amazing. Ellen who has truly blown up and was being packaged more as a commercial / lifestyle model due to Cast images..Wow .....she is doing quite well in the fashion arena and can always do the smiley stuff when her time in fashion is done. All the major players in any movement...whether religious, business, or fashion have been questioned etc. I do feel that models agree with Anja in that talent (models) should be compensated for there participation. Another huge reason that reflects in the shows....you get what you pay for. For example Magnum Opus and Sacramento Fashion Week had heights all over the place and the flow of the show was shotty at best. If you are going to do something and call it Sacramento Fashion Week, please represent Sacramento and fashion to the 10's. I understand it is a step in the right direction but doing it right and doing it half way is simply that. FYI - Fashion is coming to Sacramento and they just got a tiny taste. Oh and Anja Weldon, I'll save you a seat come around March at NY fashion week so you can educate yourself on fashion a touch. This is an objective take from a working model that has been in the industry over the last 10 years. But what do I know......just my 2 cents. I say welcome the Fashion Extravaganza =) (kudos though to you Anja for stirring the pot and giving the event and Richard some free PR, not that the event nor did he need your PR)