BATTLE OF DESIGNERS FASHION SHOW
This weekend (October 28th, 2012) was the
Battle of Fashion Designers Showcase and Fashion Battle! It was a packed house at the Omni
William Penn Hotel, the lights were flashing, cocktails were flowing, and
vendors had their finest accessories on sale for the shows’ guests during
intermission. Hosts Gary Curtis and Steel City Lives’ Vanessa Doss kicked off
the night by introducing our esteemed judges, the owner of La Passurelle
Boutique, America’s Next Top Model Season 7 contestant Bianca Golden and A regional
Fashion Stylist.
Everywhere you turned there was a stylish person
dressed to the nines, ready to witness Pittsburgh’s 1st annual
fashion battle. The contestants included: Abby
Baldwin, Nina Van Such, Malcolm Williams (Willie Gee's), Cherie Jackson (Cherish),
Angie Fec (Sew Addicted), and Lana Neumeyer.
There was also a performance by Pittsburgh’s own
rapper Nesia Beats, as well as a dance
performance by a liturgical dance team who danced with grace and elegance.
I covered the event, interviewing a few of the talented,
fashion designers on their journey in the world of fashion here in Pittsburgh.
BEHIND THE RUNWAY:
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| Photo Courtesy of Michael Goltz Photog Designer Abby Baldwin & Model |
Abby Baldwin an Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Fashion
design/merchandising student gave me the background on her line.
Contacting Abby FB https://www.facebook.com/abby.baldwin.31?ref=ts&fref=ts
Q. How long have you been designing?
A. Sewing for 3 years designing and fashion designs,
styling and alterations for 4 years.
Q. What Designers inspires you?
A.I look up to Marc Jacobs, classic style and the whimsical,
vibrant designs of Betsey Johnson.
Q.Do you plan on relocating for your fashion
designing business?
A. Yes I do plan on relocating to Australia or Austin,
TX after Graduating, which will be in 9 months. I’d like to go to either place
to expand my horizon and soak of the culture in those places. But for now I
want to remain in Pittsburgh and build my brand as a unique designer and
stylist.
Q. How would you describe your style as a designer?
A. Ready to wear! Retro chic!
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| Fashion Designer Angie Fec's models Photo courtesy of |
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| Model Cassie Mittal |
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| Model Dessie Mitcheson |
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| Model Quennette Battle (middle) |
Angie Fec Founder of Sew Addicted fashion line,
that has transitioned from goofy painted t-shirts to a truly Custom Couture
clothing line.
She has accomplished everything because of the enormous
support from her family, friends and even critics that help give her the strength
to push forward with her dreams of conquering the fashion world of Pittsburgh
and beyond!
FB page https://www.facebook.com/groups/67186915947/
A.7 years
Q. What designers inspire you?
A. Betsey Johnson because of her vivid use of coloring
“ Not caring what people think, doing her own thing” attitude.
Q.Do you plan on relocating further you fashion business?
A. No not soon, I’d like to stay where my family
while continuing to build my business and also the way that the internet is you
can attract, merchandisers and stores on your own through people finding my
work on my site.
Q. How would you describe your style as a fashion
designer? Flirty, interchangeable for day and night events is how she sees her
work.
Q. Where do you see yourself in the 5 more 10 years
as a designer?
A. Hopeful designing and styling for big name celebrities.
Doing a lot more designing, expanding my lingerie, swimwear lines as well as my
apparel.
Q. What is next for you?
A. I have a Rock music inspired show in Pittsburgh
this December 2012.
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| Fashion Designer Nina VanSuch |
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| Model: Soigne Legacy |
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| Model Jennifer Childers |
Nina VanSuch who’s been featured in Fashion
Africana, 2011, a woman who is on a mission to use her beautifully unique
designs to take the world by storm!
Contact: Linkedin http://www.linkedin.com/pub/nina-vansuch/32/704/520
FB https://www.facebook.com/angie.s.fec#!/nina.vansuch?fref=ts
Q. When did you start fashion design?
A. When I was a child, my mother was a seamstress, she
encouraged me.
Q. How do you describe your fashion sense? Well my
sister Julie VanSuch makes textile prints and I utilize her creative prints in
all my garments and designs. Very unique, Spanish & European influences had
a hand in developing my personal style too.
Q. What fashion designers influence you?
A. John Paul Gaultier, and John Galliano
Q. What are you working on next?
A. Trunk k shows, I have a beautiful silk Scarf line
coming out soon, as well as being featured in New York City’s Henri Bendals an
upscale women’s assecorries, cosmetics and fragrances, along with many top name
designers.
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