Stylists Heaven in Scottsdale

Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

This year the ANDAZ SCOTTSDALE RESORT & BUNGALOWS was host to Spring into Style Phoenix Fashion Week event for the second year in a row.  The event took place on Saturday, March 23, 2019 and you couldn't find an empty seat in the house. 

The event included fashionable pop-up shops, beauty product samplings, delicious hors d’oeuvres, refreshing libations and live music.

The featured stylists included: 

• Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion

• Beth Yohanny – White on White

• Braden Conwell – Utility

• Candace Carter – Monochrome

• Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

• Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

The press conference gave each Stylist the opportunity to speak to their trend and answer pointed questions about their inspirations, how they came to be a stylist, as well as sharing their love about clothing, accessories, colors and how excited they were to have their models and styles represented on runway.

 

Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

Timothy Boado – Men’s Box Suits

Candace Carter – Monochrome

Ashley Paige – 80’s Fashion 

Beth Yohanny – White on White

 Jazmine Nash – All Doll’d Up

Following the press conference, the march to the runway proceeded.  While we wait we capture the most awesome smiles from the front row and runway...

What happens next?  

Check out our Facebook Page and live video captures on our Film & Futures Facebook page.

A huge congratulations goes to Jazmine Nash and her Trend "All Doll’d Up" in partnership with Svetik's Haute Couture-Svetik's Bridal & Fashion Boutique for killing the runway and winning this year's Stylist competition.

Thanks to Phoenix Fashion Week for always doing our kick-off into spring so right!!  

Arizona ECO Fashion Week: Education, Fashion and More

AZ Apparel Foundation | LabelHorde | AZ Fashion Source
F.A.B.R.I.C. 132 E. 6^th St., Tempe, AZ 85281
www.FabricTempe.com
602-481-1032
FabricTempe@gmail.com

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Contact: Angela Johnson
602-481-1032
labelhordefashion@gmail.com

AZ ECO FASHION WEEK INAUGURAL EVENT

ARIZONA’S FASHION INCUBATOR LAUNCHES FIRST EVER AZ ECO FASHION WEEK

Tempe, AZ March 20, 2018– On April 24^th to 28^th, 2018, Arizona ApparelFoundation, LabelHorde, AZ Fashion Source, ASU and sustainable Arizona fashion brands and experts will unite at F.A.B.R.I.C. for a week of education, engagement and entertainment exploring eco fashion, slow fashion and sustainability in the business of fashion.

The week will include a screening of the movie True Cost, expert panel discussions, student conversations, and a green trunk show.  The event will culminate in a “reFABRICate” fashion show highlighting sustainable local brand’s collections as well as launch F.A.B.R.I.C.’s reFABRICate initiative, coordinated by local designer Ellen Dayan in which she works with a team of local designers to breathe new life into AZ Fashion Source’s manufacturing scraps. Right after the fashion show, reFABRICate apparel will be available to purchase at the Eco Pop-Up Shop.

“Arizona ECO Fashion Week is a collaborative effort” says AZ Eco Fashion Week Conference Director, Neha Kusum Purohit. “We hope to engage Arizona designers, businesses, academics, youth, students, experts, and leaders in the community to explore a new frontier in the business of fashion: ECO Fashion.”

AZ ECO Fashion Week invites community members to engage, envision, and execute events centered around sustainability and fashion throughout the valley during Earth and Fashion Revolution Week. With the support of Fashion Revolution, AZ Eco Fashion Week encourages Arizonans to join in on the conversation at #azecofw and ask #WhoMadeMyClothes on social media during the event. This international effort raises awareness to pressing issues in sustainable fashion and brings international attention to the solution that F.A.B.R.I.C. offers with local, small batch manufacturing and design resources.

Angela Johnson and Sherri Barry, co-founders of Arizona Apparel Foundation and F.A.B.R.I.C. Tempe, visionaries behind AZ Eco Fashion Week, want to build an opportunity for local community to participate in this zero waste project, based on the principles of circular economy, while creating economic value and reducing environmental impact through fashion design and local manufacturing.

For a schedule of events, tickets, panelists, participating designers and more, visit www.azecofashionweek.com

F.A.B.R.I.C. is a fashion incubator where emerging designers can grow their abilities and their businesses. Featuring co-working and event spaces, workshops and classes as well as mentorship, micro-manufacturing and marketing opportunities, F.A.B.R.I.C. allows designers to take their idea from concept to sewn to sold. The facility is a unique partnership of the City of Tempe, the 501c-3 Arizona Apparel Foundation, LabelHorde and Arizona Fashion Source and is located in downtown Tempe just off of Mill Avenue and on the Arizona State University footprint as well as online at www.fabrictempe.com.

ARIZONA APPAREL FOUNDATION is an Arizona non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation that is located inside of AZ’s fashion incubator, F.A.B.R.I.C. and can be found online at www.azapparelfoundation.org. The Foundation’s mission is to provide Arizona’s emerging designers and brands with innovative, small batch manufacturing and strategic business resources, so they can build sustainable fashion businesses locally. Its vision is to support cutting edge research and innovation in wearable tech and to build a sustainable and exciting new industry in Arizona. 

LABELHORDE is a category-driven, online directory of fashion businesses enabling users to easily locate local emerging and established designers, boutiques, manufacturers, photographers, models, stylists, industry supplies, fashion schools and all things fashion related in Arizona. LabelHorde.com also features a Fashion Classifieds page for local fashion jobs, a Fashion Calendar that lists all local and important national fashion events. LabelHorde is located inside of AZ’s fashion incubator F.A.B.R.I.C. where it offers lessons/classes, tech pack services, consulting, and design studio resources that designers need to start and run their businesses. 

ARIZONA FASHION SOURCE is a small batch apparel manufacturer located inside AZ’s fashion incubator F.A.B.R.I.C., that uses sustainable and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes to create samples and production runs with no minimums. AFS manufactures heavy- and light-weight knits and wovens on industrial sewing equipment and the latest CAD programs and can be found online at www.azfashionsource.com.

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MY New York Fashion Week Experience

Lisa, Moni, Jenny, Toy- The Glam Squad

By Toy Taylor - I'm packing my makeup bag checking and rechecking making sure everything is perfect. For those of you who don't know me....I am somewhat of a perfectionist. Gotta keep things in order, you know? 

Anyhoo, I started thinking, um more like reflecting on my career as a hair stylist and makeup artist. From the beginning to present day it has been a pretty cool journey I have to say. And look at me now, I am headed to New York to do what I love to do...makeup! makeup!makeup! 
I had the pleasure of being part of the creative team for the Plitzs NY Fashion Week show. Yep, I was screaming inside and out.

Designer Lana May

Designer Lousy Rich

This is it. All the hard work with early morning call times, long days on set, and missing family time has led me to this very moment. I am beyond humbled and blessed at this opportunity to not only utilize my craft but to represent for

an incredible accessory designer Lana May of Art Bead Circle and Phoenix' very own fashion designer Breanna "Breazy" Skoon of Lousy Rich  who also brought her fabulous collection to

the New York runway. Their artistic pieces would be showing first on the runway, yikes!  There were over 20 designers showing that night which meant backstage was going to be a

wee bit busy. I was ready! 

First models up were Lana May's and then it was off and running. There were hair and makeup artists from everywhere. They had us neatly lined up ready to take on a ridiculous amount of models. 15-20 minutes application time was it. My squad worked their butts off. Jenny Alton and Lisa Dozier-Bonnington did their thing in the hair styling department. While my partner-in-crime Moni Monique Barrett and I were beautifying faces and chatting it up with anyone we could. She was the networking guru. This was our element!

Moni

For the next 5 hours or so we applied makeup for designers Lana May, City and Sky (Dallas) and whoever else popped up in our chair. And it went just like that. I loved every minute of it. The energy was high and pumping. It was as if we were all working together in one big salon. Hair and makeup going back and forth on one side of the conference room and the first showcase of designers on the other.

Maddening!

It was that moment when it hit me that all hell was about to break loose. It was close to showtime and things picked up real REAL quick. It was exhilaratingly maddening!

Model

I quickly learned my stage name "makeup"! We were on red lip detail for what seemed like an hour. Listen up fellow makeup artists, when a designer request a bold red lip, give them a bold red lip. Orange does not count. And neither does pink. For those of you who don't know me, I always come prepared. I had every  designers looks printed out. It clearly stated a BOLD RED LIP. I'm done.

Assistant to Creative Team Director
Katie

This NYFW experience has been the best 72  hours of my career. We all work so hard to get to that next level and now I feel like (a silly cliche) sky's the limit. To give the trip a five star rating, I got the opportunity to meet with local handbag designer Lynn Rosetti at her gallery in the Tribeca area. I was very lucky to catch her in between meetings. She had accessories designer Vanessa Lianne in house, so you know I snagged a few pics. Vanessa also had some juicy-ness to share with us. But you will have to check out my full interview with these ladies in my next blog. Ugh, what a highlight! I will never forget this experience. 

Oh and did I tell you? I rode the subway all by myself WITHOUT getting lost. Woohoo!!!
                

Lana May and Lousy Rich lineup at Plitzs New York Fashion Wee

Hope you enjoyed my New York Fashion Week experience. I know I sure did. Stay tune for our own Phoenix Fashion Week to kick off their Spring Into Style event on March 12. Ohhhhh you know how I love the runway! Come out and support our local stylists.

See you on the runway!



PHOTOS COURTESY OF MY GALAXY NOTE 5 aka MY BIBLE

Fashion Designer Class of 2015

As we enter the last days before the fashion holiday of the year in Phoenix, AZ, we take this time to reflect on what we have been able to witness and assess about the "fashion designer class of 2015" of Phoenix Fashion Week.  Every year it is amazing to watch the journey that all the designers and the industry around them takes as all the energy and efforts are combined and the program developed.

The culmination of all the work ends in what I like to call the "Fashion New Year" for those who live and breathe fashion 24/7.  This is a holiday, but not like any other one.  If you are part of the industry, you are working during this holiday, but with a joy and energy to make it through to the end.  If you are a spectator of the industry, then you are eagerly awaiting to see the fruits of all the labor from those working in the industry.  Phoenix Fashion Week has created a solid platform and participates fully in laying the foundation of this "Fashion New Year" with the emerging and established designers and all others who support the industry.

Our "Fashion New Year" is October 1 - 3, 2015 when Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort takes place.  The expectation for this year is that it will be one of the biggest fashion events in the Southwest.

We are concluding our major pre-coverage work with what we call Designer Spotlights of the "fashion designer class of 2015".  Each emerging designer has brought something special to the program and we want to share our reflections of who they are.

Michi Knitwear
Upon seeing Michi Knitwear at the launch party in June, there was something that stood out about her which could be seen as it translated to that first piece shown on runway.  Coming from New York, she brings a can-do work ethic and lets nothing stands in her way.  What is most appreciated is the energy she possesses that welcomes you and then the light that shines from her when she talks about her line.   This is a designer who is in her element and that sees real women for who they are.

Photo credit:  602 Photo / Michi Knitwear

Michelle Hebert
Michelle Hebert is recognized for her editorial statement pieces as a designer.  However, what we love about Michelle is that she is not afraid to take risks and walks boldly through doors that would cause others to faint in fear.  She is tenacious about bringing her vision to life and it shows with the intricate and detailed designs that each of her collections possess.

Photo Credit: 602 Photo / Michelle Hebert

Medium Apparel
Socially engaged - that's what Medium Apparel is.  As their line has evolved you see the clients coming back for more and not just because they are street savvy and into the scene. Zac takes the time to immerse himself into the culture and life that surrounds his line by getting to know where his clients "live".

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Medium Apparel

Lousy Rich
A ball of energy and fire is the best way to describe Lousy Rich.  Breanna Rose Skoon works tirelessly on her styles and designs from top to bottom because, for her, it is about the entire look. She is a giving, genuine person. You will have to load up on gallons of coffee to keep up with that talent.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Lousy Rich

Lily V Designs
Lily V is driven and makes things happen in any situation.  There are no obstacles too great and what she has been able to accomplish thus far is representative of the success she will definitely continue to experience.  Her love for community is evident and spills over into everything she does.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Lily V Designs

Leola Sky
Chic, witty, and empowering: three strong words that provide insight to the Leola Sky designer and influence on her collection.  If you can imagine the fun you would have being transformed by wearing a dress or outfit from Leola Sky, then you know there is something of which to take notice.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Leola Sky

Laura Tanzer
Sophistication dominates your thoughts when you think of Laura Tanzer's collection.  It is designed with deliberation and for specific audiences in mind.   Expect quality and consistency from this designer.  There will never be a question as to what Laura Tanzer can deliver.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Laura Tanzer

Haute Body
Run to the left, hike to the right, walk, walk, run, run. Raquel Almazan, designer for Haute Body, knows what it means to live a healthy lifestyle everyday.  She takes it one step further, though, and makes it possible for one to look good and feel good at the same time while taking care of oneself.  You can't get better than that.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Haute Body

Hues of Ego
From zero to sixty is how it all started.  This designer had a vision and a dream to bring stories to life about the inner perspective that is most often hidden.  Natasha Duran Lynch, designer of Hues of Ego, wants beauty to show in every woman and designs her clothing so that the wearer can experience transformation.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Hues of Ego

Cute Like Mad
Do you remember when you thought about being a "bad" girl when you were younger?  This designer embraces the rebellious and daring in her designs and isn't ashamed to admit it.  Jeanette, of Cute Like Mad, has allowed that mood and edginess to be part of her newest collection that lets a woman ride on the wild side and still be considered chic and totally adorable.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Cute Like Mad

Charmosa Swimwear
Latin, hot and spicy describes this designer and what you will be seeing on runway.  Neide Hall, designer for Charmosa Swimear, takes an aggressive approach in styling so that you are transported to a destination getaway when seeing her designs come to life.  She specializes in what I call "swimwear with attitude" that will leave you wanting more.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Charmosa Swimwear

Azmara Asefa
Construction and innovation are two of the signature strengths for Azmara Asefa.   Azmara's futuristic looks take advantage of newer technology and she has fun in the making of her collection and it shows on that wonderful smile and personality she shares with her following.

Photo Credit:  602 Photo / Azmara Asefa

ARAE
When you mix nature with fashion, you get ARAE. The designer, Rachael Levine, has focused on bringing together colors and textures in such a way that you obtain an earthy look and feel which uniquely stands out, especially with her use of tie dye techniques for her creations.

Photo Credit:  ARAE

Each of these collections did not happen by accident.  The amount of work that goes into this level of excellence represents a dedication that is not found many places.  We tip our hats to the "fashion designer class of 2015" - we celebrate your journey thus far that culminates this coming week and look forward to seeing your continued success.

For more information about these designers, click on their section heading and it will take you directly to their website.  These designers will be walking on runway beginning Thursday, October 1st at Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort.  The designers will be showing as denoted on the schedule below.  Go to Phoenix Fashion Week's website for all the details on who else you will be seeing on runway.

October 1, 2015 - Thursday Emerging Designer Shows

Charmosa Swimwear

Haute Body

Lily V Designs

Medium Apparel

October 2, 2015 - Friday Emerging Designer Shows

Michi Knitwear

Laura Tanzer

Cute Like Mad

Lousy Rich

ARAE

October 3, 2015 - Saturday Emerging Designer Shows

Azmara Asefa
Leola Sky
Hues of Ego
Michelle Hebert

Photos were taken and provided by Jim Johnson of 602 Photo.  Visit their website to see more of their work.  http://www.602photo.com

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