Local Fashion
Friday, March 31, 2023 • Runway 8pm | Cocktails 7pm
Tickets: $30 in advance • $35 Day Of • +$10 for Premium Seating
— Designers —
Art 4 Wear
— PERFORMERS —
DJ Dream Jay
From Nova Scotia, Canada. DJ Dream Jay started off as a stunt woman from 12 years old, traveling across North America. Dream Jay has DJ’ed at many places including Orlando, Miami, and Tampa, and out of state in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Georgia on iheartradio’s 105.5 the beat for over 2 years. She has opened up for Doja Cat.
Host: Brittany Gonzalez
Brittany is a morning radio personality for iHeart Media on 105.5 The Beat, podcaster and creator of Brunch w/Brittany on iHeart Radio and youth mentor. From Immokalee, Fort Myers became her home while attending Florida Gulf Coast University.
Producer of Art Walks The Runway: Melissa DeHaven
Melissa has a love and passion for the arts; among being the organizer and many times the emcee for the last 10 shows for Art Walks the Runway, she is also the center’s Public Relations & Marketing Director, Artist Liaison for SBDAC’s monthly art shows, Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden Entertainment coordinator, producer of TGIM for the Fort Myers Film Festival. She says, “We have an amazing show in store for both evenings of fashion. I’m excited for the designers and boutiques to showcase their amazing fashion and creativity.” Hope you enjoy the show!
Young Nation Dancers
For about 5 1/2 years Jumar and Ricky have been dancing together. Over the period of time they have built a connection and a bond through dance and brotherhood. Since their journey together, they have also joined a dance crew called “YND”. This dance crew is also known as “ Young Nation Dancers”. Ricky and Jumar have been apart of this crew working and growing a family bond. Both are very well known in the dance community and also in the battle scene. The pair have also taken classes, and learning different styles to enhance their dancing together. Overall both are highly educated and well respected Hip-Hop dancers, and enjoy spreading the love and knowledge for dance to others.
Hair Stylists & Makeup Artists:
Paul Mitchell the School Stylists
Dont forget to check out the afterparty on the rooftop with
DJ Selecta AJ
Couture Fashion
Saturday, April 1st, 2023 • Runway 8pm | Cocktails 7pm
Tickets: $45 in advance • $50 Day Of • +$10 for Premium Seating
— Designers —
Asta Razma @astarazma
Asta Razma is an artist designer from Chicago who currently resides in Santa Monica. Asta uses mixed media art techniques with pop culture trends and slogans on pret a porter designs to create one of a kind hand-painted accessories, boots, trench coats and jackets.
Asta’s work has been seen on celebrities in global magazines, music videos and a red carpet movie premier.
Most notably her art fashion was seen on Paris Hilton, Bella Poarch, Frankie Grande, Rico Nasty and Sofi Tukker.
Kenneth Barlis @kennethbarlis_official
Kenneth Barlis is a globally recognized brand that has a penchant for elegance and luxury.
Established In 2012, Kenneth Barlis enthusiasm for couture fashion resulted in the completion of his first evening gown collection. The Brand is motivated by its artistic, imaginative, and modern design. The Barlis brand has been worn by musicians, influencers, and A-List Celebrities on the red carpet, magazine covers, concerts, and music videos.
In 2015, Barlis expanded and debuted his mens line. It has the vision to create a lifestyle that goes beyond the traditional mens fashion. His men’s collection has been seen in Paper Magazine, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Billboard Magazine, Esquire, Cosmopolitan, among others.
Kenneth Barlis’s work can be found on various celebrities like Frankie Grande, Carrie Underwood, Paula Abdul, Lady Gaga, Jeannie Mai, Ke Huy Quan, Marco Antonio Solis, Amber Rose, Tia Carrere, Kehlani, The Symone, Carlacia Grant , and many more.
Kenneth Barlis is also part of Project Runways Season 19 cast as well.
Diana Couture @dianamputri
Indonesia Fashion Designer Diana Putri of Diana Couture has been named as The Best Designer by Global Fashion Avenue in New York Fashion Week’s S/S 2016 Season. A self-made woman herself, Diana has been blessed with an impressive clientele ranging from royalties, Hollywood celebrities, K-Pop Icons, and notable socialites. Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Janet Jackson, BLACKPINK, Paris Hilton, Paula Abdul, H.R.H Princess Kristine De-Bagration of Georgia, Carrie Underwood, Camila Cabello, Meghan Trainor, Normani, Saweetie, Toni Braxton, Chloe Bailey is only some of the many names whom Diana have dressed. Diana believes that all women deserve to feel beautiful yet powerful, an emphasis that has become her brand identity.
Milla Stone @millastoneofficial
The Zodiac 2023 Collection
Milla is no stranger to the fashion industry, as she is the first trans women to have crossed over from working in the hair & makeup industry for 12 + years to co-owning one of Los Angeles’s most popular celebrity fashion PR & Showrooms, & now finally pursuing a life long dream of being a fashion designer with her latest collection. The Zodiac 2023 Collection is a magical and mystical journey celebrating all the zodiac signs along with the powerful elements consisting of fun edgy vibes for both women & men. Milla Stone’s designs are bold, strong, and raw while incorporating cool glamorous nostalgic detailings all done by hand.
“Ive always had that little spark of magic in my soul, which comes in handy for anything I do. Whether its music, art, makeup, beauty, running a company, and now designing – My creative energy isnt going to stop anytime soon. Im just super excited to start this new journey.”
— PERFORMERS —
DJ Dream Jay
From Nova Scotia, Canada. DJ Dream Jay started off as a stunt woman from 12 years old, traveling across North America. Dream Jay has DJ’ed at many places including Orlando, Miami, and Tampa, and out of state in Pennsylvania, Tennessee, and Georgia on iheartradio’s 105.5 the beat for over 2 years. She has opened up for Doja Cat.
Host: Brittany Gonzalez
Brittany is a morning radio personality for iHeart Media on 105.5 The Beat, podcaster and creator of Brunch w/Brittany on iHeart Radio and youth mentor. From Immokalee, Fort Myers became her home while attending Florida Gulf Coast University.
Producer of Art Walks The Runway: Melissa DeHaven
Melissa has a love and passion for the arts; among being the organizer and many times the emcee for the last 10 shows for Art Walks the Runway, she is also the center’s Public Relations & Marketing Director, Artist Liaison for SBDAC’s monthly art shows, Sidney’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden Entertainment coordinator, producer of TGIM for the Fort Myers Film Festival. She says, “We have an amazing show in store for both evenings of fashion. I’m excited for the designers and boutiques to showcase their amazing fashion and creativity.” Hope you enjoy the show!
Katarina Danks (Bendykat)
is a South Florida based contortionist, handbalancer, and performance artist. Originally from Pittsburgh, she is trained in both Mongolian and Western contortion techniques, learning from the world’s most prestigious trainers and performers from Europe, Canada, the U.S., and circuses like Cirque du Soleil, the Big Apple Circus, Ringling Brothers, and Circus Roncalli. She most recently has performed locally for Circus TransformUS, the Fort Myers Film Festival, Telemundo Television, HSN, Papa John’s and more. She has recently begun performing trick shooting known as foot archery.
Instagram: @bendykat
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