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MASAI PAYAN
"...It's about making high fashion accessible to every woman who dreams to wear it" Debuted his first collection in Los Angeles, CA at the Grauman's Chinese Theatre in 2009. His unique and distinctive aesthetic wooed the crowd. His second show was considered progressive and innovative. The show resulted in his award for Art Institute Faculty Favorite, Only to be followed in a second consecutive win in his third and final graduating show. Through merging progressive ideology and classic female sophistication he has established himself as a supremely feminine, high class fashion designer. Since his first debut he has been committed to creating collections that emotionally trigger the power of women. " I am a designer that loves women, essentially I want to by create clothing that makes women dream. "explains Masai. His design style derives from women that are powerfully put together through the use of irony. His designs reflect Jacques Derrida's theory of deconstruction and binary opposition. What he envisions and wished to express through his designs is that identity is not fixed through one outlet, but composed of many layers. Although only 22, the up and coming designer has been blessed to achieve all he has thus far. Upon Graduating from the Art Institute of California-Hollywood In 2011 he became the head stylist and designer for Christina Aldana, a newly signed recording artist for Universal Records. Masai's Designs have been débuted in LA Fashion Week as well as numerous print magazines and have been worn by celebrities such as Alyssa Milano, Kathy Griffin and Kristen Chenoweth.
Lucchese Boot Co
"Lucchese Boot Co. may have its roots in making boots for cowboys, but today the company produces stylish options any gal would be excited to add to her footwear collection. In 1883 an Italian family – named Lucchese, of course -- came to Texas to found the boot business; the brand originally focused on producing boots for ranchers and cavalry. As the cavalry customers traversed around the nation, they spread word of the shoemakers. Soon Lucchese boots attracted the attention of several movie stars, and business soared. Still entirely handcrafted, their boots nowadays are both fashionable and versatile – and incredibly comfortable.
ADRIENNE YUNGER
I started the ADRIENNE YUNGER label this year. I have a premeir gold label which includes my couture evening collection. I have my ready-to-wear FerrairA label, and then there is my sportswear line, which is my YO!Adrienne label. I am a graduate from the University of the Incarnate Word. I received a BA in Fashion Management and Design. I have worked in New York City helping out with fashion shows including Vera Wang's 2001 Fall Bridal Show. I did freelance costuming and make-up for independent films. I took a break from designing and moved back to San Antonio to raise my sons. I am just started getting back into the swing of things and have entered a few fashion shows over the years.
Rullo & Co / Spirit Soles
Donna Rullo of H.O.P.E. for the Unreached World. A non-profit organization which goes around the world helping those in need of education, empowering them to live a more suitable life. Donna feels it is our duty to help those in need with basic living skills and building up their inner person. Guided by faith and love in Christ, Donna is also the principle of Rullo & Co, Designs, LLC and a principle in Gulu Brands and of course her joy, her husband and daughter and adopted in heart son in Uganda Africa. Donna takes to heart all the children and people in Africa which call her Mamma..
