Friday August 8th, 2008
9:30pm - 10:15pm
Cuban Club
Watch as Convergence's finest designers and models do their little turn on the catwalk. Plan your shopping for Saturday's Fish Market.
The deadline for submissions has passed. Thank you to all who have inquired! All other questions in regards to the Fashion Show may be sent to Eilis at fashionshow@c14ybor.com.
Mange la Mode is an avant garde clothing design label launched in 1981 by Principal Designer benson. The aesthetic and vision of Mange la Mode leads the designer to the use of rich fabrics, classic cuts and flawless draping. The fundamentals of fine tailoring are utilized and then tweaked to fabricate benson's couture with a twist. Always innovative and whimsical, Mange la Mode is a Design House with the miraculous in mind.
Peacock Blue Design Studio creates outrageous accessories and ornamental attire for daring divas and fabulous fashionistas! Their unique pieces are intended for individuals who want to be the center of attention. All of their hats, fascinators, hair accessories, pasties, gloves, masks and wigs are unconventional yet elegant works of wearable art. Everything is exclusively designed and individually made by hand so that each piece is as unique as the person wearing it.
Ragdoll has been designing, patternmaking, and involved in the scene for over 16 years and has worked with many celebrities and bands. Currently her day job is designing private brand Junior and Young Men's apparel for a Florida based chain of department stores. Backed with degrees in apparel, textiles, and product development she is ready to challenge herself and her contemporaries on a couture level. Her newest collection for Spring 2009 is inspired by Kisaeng tradition and her love for Hanguk pop culture. Not only does she design the clothing, she designs the hair, too.