the FASHION
fashion show designers on the runway, october 30
Gustavo Apiti, BAAADU Fashion Director
Gustavo Apiti Couture is a fashion brand pinned to the principles of couture and culture, incorporating the freedom of custom design and the delicacy of unique diversity into tailored garments and the fluid silhouettes.
Gustave’s has been working with U.S.A celebrities and political leader. Cj Mccollum (NBA Blazers) | Evan Turner (NBA Blazers) | Rob Schneider (Movie Star) | Jay Inslee (Washington State’s Governor) My African heritage and cultural values come out as bold colors, beautiful patterns, and classic tailoring. Utilizing fine fabrics and advanced couture techniques, there lies inspiration for my aesthetics with each garment I construct. Come experience what it takes to be the leading man in today’s fast-evolving society.” – Gustavo Apiti. |
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Oluwatosin “TOSIN” Junaid of House of NAIDS
NAID'S is a Luxury Brand known for their conversation starting suits and trench coats that celebrate African patterns and textiles through a contemporary lens to create a world of sartorial designs rooted in culture.
Founder Oluwatosin “TOSIN” Junaid, born in Nigeria and based in Los Angeles is known for his fashion forward style bringing colors and patterns from his cultural roots center stage. His designs have been seen on several celebrities including actors, professional athletes, recording artists, chefs, comedians, etc. NAID’S has also been featured 6X on Vogue, and in other international publications like: WWD, Moevir Paris, Gmaro and Fienfh Magazines to mention a few. In Oct of 2021 he made history as the first African designer to show on the official LA Fashion Week stage at the Peterson Museum featuring models of all ethnicities and sizes as he continues to be an advocate for diversity & inclusivity in the fashion industry. He’s known for the pride he has in his culture and for being a unifier and culture connoisseur. That ideal is the foundation of his vision for NAID’S: turning the global fashion compass to Africa, which he believes is the birthplace of fashion. His mission is to celebrate patterns and textiles in a way that unifies all cultures and shines light on our similarities rather than our differences. |
Stormy Banks of Stormy Weather Designs
StormyWeather Designs is designing imaginative, eclectic, original apparel that fits and inspires you…
Stormy has worked in the fashion industry for 50+ years as both a fashion designer & fashion design educator. She has gained critical experience in working with quality fabrics, apparel originality, color, and foresight. As a seasoned designer, Stormy is passionate about the advancement of others and the ability to provide opportunity. Stormy specializes in broad reach of apparel ranging from evening wear to out-of-box eclectic style wear called...STEAMPUNK. |
Meet Jasmine Bates of Jae Mikelle
Jae Mikelle is a Luxury Brand specializing in quality, high end garments, catering to women, men, and children of all different walks of life. Jae Mikelle was born in 2014 in Los Angeles California. Birthed by head Designers, and husband and wife team Jazzmin and Tre' Bates. Their brand is not limited to one culture or one style of Fashion. This Luxury Brand was established to appeal to their clients by expressing their unique vision for fashion while also incorporating the creativity and uniqueness in each of their clients.
The Sky is not the limit, it is only the view for these new fresh looks in the world of Luxury garments. Staying ahead of Fashion and continuing to make a statement. They strive to make their clients feel comfortable and content in their own unique self through fashion. |