The Art Fashion Show

I have seen some fashion shows and then I have SEEN some fashion shows. But this one takes the cake! This particular "art-infused" fashion show was new to me as I had no prior knowledge of the featured designers. Or should I say artists. 

After a quick peak in the dressing room, I realized this was where a stunning piece of art work + a hair and makeup team replicate that impressive piece of artwork on a model. Yikes! I was geeked!

So on this very wet and rainy night at The Watershed in Tempe, AZ, the mastermind-behind-the-event Kristine Nichole had a vision of transforming a model into a fashionable piece of art and hitting the runway. I knew the crowd was in for a real treat. The entire event was sure to create a little buzz around town with it's elaborateness. The Art Fashion Show was sure to be a phenomenal success! 

Sadly, mother nature had other plans for the evening, as several people had to make a mad dash to grab the artwork from outside where the flood gates had opened up and poured. 

After taking a moment to figure out Plan B, this artistic runway show was ready to go and was determined to be a good showing. I really enjoyed the uniqueness behind the concept of the show. The use of different mediums constructed by the design teams really brought the art to life. I really couldn't believe my eyes. The artistic likeness to the painting for some of the pieces were simply incredible.

Monsoon Sky at The Watershed

Take a look for yourself...(btw I took the liberty playing around with the names of each piece, at least for the ones I didn't know)

Model Bryan Westbrook 

is "The Cactus"  
by
Jorge Ramirez

                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                 

Model Sean Venesky

is "David Bowie"

by 

Liz Provost    

                    

Model Sasha

Streeter 

is "Avatar"

by

Brandon Rediger

  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              There was so much detail to look at with  each art, model art piece, work of art. I  don't know what the correct words were  but beautiful was one of them. 

 You could stare for hours at the detail  work on  some of the models. Fabulous!

                                             Model  Nesha 

Miyumi

is "Dreamcatcher" 

by Lauren Roland                                                                                                         

Model Montana Drake                                                                                       

is "Peace.Love.Happiness" 

by                                                                                                                                           

Jorge Ramirez

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Model Damaya Hudson 

is "In Motion" by  

Lauren Roland                                                                                                                       













                                    

  

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
Model Maritza Bellamy 

is "Seascape" by

Jorge Ramirez

                                                                                                                                                                     

                                                                                            

                                                        Model Nevie Beal 

is "Blushed" 

by 

     Brandon Rediger                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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is "A Free Spirit" 

by Mark Greenawalt     

                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                         

Model Freddie Germany 

is "The Warrior" by                       

 Mark Greenawalt                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

                                                                      Model Ivana Kat 
   
is "The Labyrinth" by                       
Elena Thornton                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   
                                                                                                       

                                                                                    Model Alexis King 

is "Petal Rain" by

Liz Provost                         









                                                                          
                                                                                                       
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        And

       there's

           more.....                                              

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Models Nicole Gurule &

 Kim Wright 

 are "The Tango" by                                       

 Elena Thornton   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 

  

Model Jeanne Barry

is "Majestic" by

Mark Greenawalt












                                                               

Model CJ Gerin 

is "Mech" by 

Mark Greenawalt 


 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Model Symantha 

Love 

is "Celebration" by 

Brandon Rediger                                                                                                                                     

What Kristine Nichole and her team did was create an 

artistic show featuring a wondrous collaboration between 

artist and hair and makeup. Great job!                                                                                                                                                   

 

I certainly hope we get 

more artistic shows like 

this as it is a 

considerable platform for 

showcasing many 

talents. 

The night's 

host Kristine 

Nichole had 

a vision for a 

successful 

show...well she got it! 

To see a live interview with Kristine and the team stop by the Talking the Five Talk Show page to take a look. Hope you enjoyed this art-infused runway show as much as did. Despite weather conditions, it was a wonderful night.                  



See you on the runway!
Toy

DJOne Period

Hair and Makeup Extraordinaires

Kathy Blaze Jefferson (l), Eva Louis, Daniel Blunck

Me and Eva Louis

                                                                                                                                     

 Presented by www.chronicbehavior.com/    @chronicbehavior

www.facebook.com/FilmFashionFutures.com

Thanks to the Chronic Behavior team and for their excellent coverage of the event. They are the team helping to support and promote the brand. We appreciate you for your continued support.

A special thanks to Elena Thornton for use of her photography skills. 

                                   

CARIBBEAN BRAND ISY B . UNVEILS HI-TECH DRESSES

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CARIBBEAN BRAND ISY B . UNVEILS HI-TECH DRESSES THAT BEAT THE HEAT AT SHOP GARMENT DISTRICT PHOENIX

GEORGE TOWN, CAYMAN ISLANDS (25 July 2016) - Caribbean fashion brand Isy B., plans to bring its jet-set island cool to the Phoenix heat when it unveils a sneak peek at its new hi-tech fashion collection at Shop Garment District in Phoenix on August 5^th.

Introducing a new way of dressing for the Arizona heat, Isy B. is sure to bring relief to fashionistas who no longer want to compromise between looking beautiful and feeling comfortable. The luxury brand’s chic dresses offer SPF 30 sun protection, moisture wicking, breathability, and a protective freshness shield, all of which are designed to keep you looking and feeling flawless on the hottest of days. The brand will infuse the Shop Garment District runway with its signature tropical style as the Phoenix Fashion Week Top 40 models take the dresses for a test run on the catwalk. Attendees will get a sneak peek of what to expect on the runway at the Phoenix Fashion Week grand finale event at Talking Stick Resort in October 2016.

Launched in 2015, the brand’s goal is to elevate fashionable womenswear to a new level of comfort using the latest developments in technical fabrics. The idea for the brand was born when founder and jet-setter Isy Obi struggled with pulling together a stylish wardrobe that could keep her cool and comfortable at home in the sun drenched Cayman Islands, and also travel with her around the world.

“For many women, summer-time dressing is a comprise between comfort and style, but with the fabric technology we have available today, we can change that.” Said Obi, “Menswear companies have been ahead of the game in incorporating environmental technology into their collections. I looked around the fashion industry for similar fashion for women and when I was unable to find what was needed, I created it. Launching at the Shop Garment District event is a great opportunity to introduce Isy B. directly to Phoenix’s discerning fashionistas.”

"I look forward to experiencing Isy B’s unique capsule collection during our annual Shop Garment District event as this will be major step towards the brand’s success," said Brian Hill, Executive Director of Phoenix Fashion Week

Isy B. will be joined on the runway at Shop Garment District by 14 other Phoenix Fashion Week Emerging Designers from the USA and around the world.

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About Isy B.

Isy B. is the premier luxury fashion brand from the Cayman Islands, bringing comfort and functionality by fusing innovative fabric technology with a high fashion aesthetic in its modern dress collections. Isy B.’s philosophy is “Feel Good Luxury”, aka clothing that looks luxurious, but is still comfortable and versatile. Its mission is to design beautiful dresses for women who want to feel as good as they look.  Inspired by travel, the Isy B. collection is global style that’s re-imagined for the wardrobe of the modern jet setter. The Isy B. woman can effortlessly travel anywhere with signature levels of luxury and comfort that blur the line between high fashion and technology.

About Phoenix Fashion Week

Phoenix Fashion Week is the leading fashion industry event in the Southwest.  Our core purpose is to build sustainable brands from the ground up while pushing the Arizona fashion industry forward. The organization’s mission is 'Bridging Designers & Buyers' through three pillars of fashion, education, and community. Through educational fashion seminars, year-round fashion events and charitable partnerships, Phoenix Fashion Week continues to gain rapid acclaim for its community service efforts and for infusing world-class innovation into the Southwest. 

Press Contacts:

Isy Obi           

Director & Designer                                                               

Isy B.                                                                         

isy@isybdesign.com  

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