KCFW SPRING/SUMMER 2020 MAGAZINE

MEET THE DESIGNERS THE KCFW MARKET THE INFLUENCER COLLECTIVE

2

Welcome to Kansas City Fashion Week!

Each season Kansas City Fashion Week brings our guests and viewers a new perspective of Kansas City's fashion industry.

thriving

The support KCFW

receives from sponsors, media outlets, industry professionals, and the general public is outstanding. What started as a dream back in 2010 has grown into so much more. Here in our “Sweet Sixteen”

Teisha Barber | President

season, we're proud of how far KCFW has come, and I'm personally honored and inspired by each person that I've worked with in our fashion community.

Plans for future seasons of KCFW begin at least a year in advance, and are fine-tuned throughout the several months leading up to each season. Research on upcoming trends, venue layouts, additions to production, advertising opportunities, designer selection, and media outreach begin for the next season the day after the finale show. With in-store shopping events, media receptions, additional runway shows, industry workshops, selling opportunities for designers, and off-season events, we constantly work hard to be your resource for FASHION. The KCFW team has invested countless hours to execute the shows you will see this week. On the runway you will see intricate clothing details, luxurious accessories, extravagant hairstyles and complex makeup looks on each model. You will see the commitment each designer, model, style team, photographer, event planner and volunteer has for their individual part of KCFW as soon as the first model steps on that white runway in Kansas City’s gorgeous Union Station!

Our experienced team is constantly pushing to take each season to a higher level to ensure you the best fashion experience possible.

In addition to top local designers, we have celebrity designers

and others traveling across the country and overseas to show with us, as well as models coming from across the country to walk for our designers. KCFW is gaining national recognition among some of the most notable people in the fashion industry as a whole.

KCFW is here for you - our guests, our supporters, our community, and our family. Thank you for allowing us to share our passion for this industry with you each season. Here’s to KCFW’s Sweet Sixteen” Season, and to many, many more!

Thank you for supporting the Kansas City fashion industry!

3

KCFW THE MAGAZINE STAFF Jason is a Kansas City native, and graduated from The University of Kansas in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration. Today he works in finance and accounting by day, and photography by weekend and night, focusing on events, concerts/music, and fashion. His main passion, however is being a husband and father of four boys, Atherton was an official photographer with KCFW at our first show in the 2012 Fall/Winter season, and in 2016 he joined the Kansas City Fashion Week team as the Photography Director. Jason is the founding editor of KCFW The Magazine, and has become an integral part of the leadership team.

Jason Atherton | Editor-in-Chief

McCartney Quinn | Editor

Jennifer Abate | Editor

4

Originally from a small country town in Southeast Missouri, Jennifer gained her Bachelor Major in Graphic Design & Minor in Theater from the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2016. In the same year, Jennifer auditioned for Kansas City Fashion Week and was selected to walk for Ola Styles. Since then, she has been involved with KCFW, whether walking, volunteering, or magazine making. In her free time Jennifer enjoys working on her house and participating in local community theater.

McCartney's role as editor demonstrates her multi-talented abilities.

She has served in various roles with KCFW, from being one of the most experienced models on the runway to helping plan and promote events.

A model and entrepreneur by trade, she has found time to dedicate to helping KCFW grow since its founding in 2010. In addition to serving as editor for KCFW Magazine, McCartney has also modeled for KCFW promotional shoots and contributed to the KCFW social media platforms.

3

5

6

4

5

7

CONTENTS

8

THE DESIGNERS

16

KCFW MARKET

18

MODELS

22

KCFW SHOW SCHEDULE

26

KANSAS CITY FASHION COUNCIL

31

KCFW SPOTLIGHT

31

INFLUENCER COLLECTIVE

44

PHOTOGRAPHERS

50

CREDITS

51

MEET KCFW

52

SPONSORS

55

9

10

11

12

13

AD SPACE

13

S/S '20 DESIGNERS ANY OLD IRON - ANDREW CLANCEY Any Old Iron is the brainchild of designer/stylist Andrew Clancey and artsentrepreneur Christopher Melton. The label's name is rooted in the olden cry of a scrap man collecting metal with his horse and cart, and also hearkens to Clancey’s family scrap metal business which was founded in 1872. “Any Old Iron,” is also an Old English music hall song which references a young man’s sartorial dandyism a quality that is distinctly English, and, ever-present in the brands aesthetic.

In October of 2015, Any Old Iron moved its store to Nashville, Tennessee from NYC, looking to dress the city's musicians and fashion-forward locals. AOI is excited be part of Nashville's growth.

ANNA LEIGH - ANNA HEINOLD Anna Leigh Heinold of Highland, Illinois, is 22 years-old and is a senior at Lindenwood University, pursing a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fashion Design. She became interested in fashion and learned to sew at an early age when her mother taught her. Anna made a last minute decision to pursue fashion as a career during her senior year of high school. She decided to follow in her brother’s footsteps by attending Lindenwood University. Anna graduated with her Fashion Design degree in May of 2019. She has plans to start her own brand, Anna Leigh Designs, in the future. She has received the "Draper of the Year" award in 2017 and "Best Mini Collection" in 2018 while at Lindenwood. Anna has previously shown her collections in Kansas City Fashion Week, and New York Fashion Week.

ANNETTE SUNSHINE DESIGNS Annette Sunshine Designs has been in business since 2007. She has created custom garments for men, women and children. Her designs include wedding gowns, prom dresses and pieces for many different women's styles. Annette has a remarkable skill for designing for all body types and has a passion for fabrics.

Annette is a self-taught designer, and likes to design clothing for the everyday woman, whether it is for a special event or if a client is looking to add a special piece to their wardrobe.

Annette has participated in the Local Runway Fashion Show in 2018 and in 2019.

Her collection opened the show in 2018 and was the finale of the 2019 show.

She also had one of her looks appear on the cover of AYME Magazine, and was a featured designer in their September 2018 issue.

16

CRYSTAL BRAKHAGE DESIGNS Crystal Brakhage Designs founder, Crystal Brakhage, graduated from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in December of 2016. She loves to make men and women feel confident, comfortable, and powerful. She has participated in numerous runway shows throughout Nebraska, Missouri, and Iowa, as well as Omaha Fashion Week, Kansas City Fashion Week, and Des Moines Fashion Week.

She will soon be showing in Chicago on October 17th.

Her line is for the people that are not afraid to show who they are and be a little different. They don't follow the norms because Crystal Brakhage Designs definitely doesn't. This person wants to make a statement, stand out, and be heard. People will want to go up and meet them or be them.

DUANE TOPPING Duane retired from the US Army in 2012, and found himself struggling with PTSD. In 2016, with the support of his wife, Jamie, he found a path out of the darkness.

Designing clothes represented the flames of the Phoenix, and a new life was reborn. Through each piece created by Topping Designs, Duane and Jamie seek to give YOU the platform and voice to break down the walls and relabel yourself and find your switch to turn on the light!

Duane’s approach to clothing combines smart styling with a touch of an adventurous attitude. His designs are focused on the diversity of a woman’s body with the allure of feminine grace. Duane has since evolved his unique style to help you rediscover your power and create a new beginning out of the ashes.

Since Duane started on this journey his designs have been featured on the runway in NYFW, Denver Fashion Week, Baltimore Fashion Week, and in San Diego. He has been published in Vogue, Shuba, and Pump Magazines.

Duane was asked to give a talk with TEDx Milehigh and was a feature story on NPR, Local Denver news, and The Daily Blast Live.

Topping Designs was started as a women’s fashion label for those not wanting to be labeled. Their passion burns like the "Flames of the Phoenix."

FASHION AF BY ANNABELLE FRESE Driven by playful, vintage-inspired, and colorful styles, Annabelle Frese strives to design garments that express a muted uniqueness and high-end individuality.

As a priority, she wants all people to fearlessly be themselves without concern of judgment. As a designer, Annabelle is inspired by history and cultures. She loves studying the chronological landscape of fashion and art; why clothes were worn and what influenced visual expression over decades. Annabelle aims to take classic and historic silhouettes and add her modern twist to generate new styles.

Annabelle graduated with a degree in Apparel Design & Production from Kansas State University. She designed her own swimsuit line for Bawdee Swimwear, focusing on trendy suits for beach babes. Currently, Annabelle is an independent designer for her own brand Fashion AF, which creates custom garments for a variety of events.

17

2ND ANNUAL KCFW MARKET Each and every season Kansas City Fashion Week works to expand the circle of amazing businesses that participate in our events. The KCFW committee is always brainstorming new ways to involve and promote makers, artists, creators, brands, and designers at every event.

In the Fall of 2018, we held our first annual KCFW Pop-Up Market in the beautiful Grand Plaza at Union Station Kansas City. It was an amazing first year turnout with just over twenty vendors, creating an intimate shopping experience for the public by day, and hundreds of tickets holders during our finale runway event that evening!

For Fall 2019, we focused even more time and effort toward creating a bigger and better market.

This season we are so excited to welcome nearly forty vendors to our 2nd annual KCFW Pop-Up Market!

18

There will be many different goods and services to shop and explore. Apparel, handbags, jewelry, accessories, health and beauty, paper products and more! A majority of our vendors come from right here in the Kansas City area, but we are also welcoming exhibitors from other parts of Missouri, California, Oklahoma and other areas. The KCFW Market is an amazing way for business owners to promote and sell their goods and services to both the general public and our loyal KCFW runway fanatics. We feature each and every vendor on our KCFW social media platforms, where we have accumulated over 25,000 fashion loving followers. We also feature the market on live TV segments and radio ad spots. For buyers, this market brings together the best of the best brands in one of the most amazing and historic buildings in Kansas City. Be prepared to discover your new favorites at this gathering of talented entrepreneurs!

Join us this season on Saturday, September 21st. The market is FREE and open to the public from 1:00pm4:00pm. Then open exclusively to our runway event ticketed attendees starting when doors open at 6:00pm.

If you own a business and would like to participate in this or future markets, please go to KCFashionweek.com > Partners > Become A Partner for more information. See you at the market!

Andria Ross Promotions & Events Manager

19

20

21

KCFW 2020 S/S MODELS

Jennifer Abate Brandon Adams Iok Ajak Vanessa Aklagi Emma Aldridge Sanay Alexander Sydney Allard Bianca Alonzo Mya Anderson Amelia Andrews Grayson Archtingi Lexee Ashcraft Aziza Aslanova Katie Ault Taryn Backlund Brianna Ball Heather Barlow Eden Barnes Ciara Barton Megan Baudry Seleste Bautista Launa Beal Beth Bedel Kayleigh Bellamy Camryn Benanti Ashely Benson Annika Bergsten Rachel Bersano Whitney Bolton Maureen Borberg Amber Botros Peyton Bowman Ariell Braem Estell Brandy Celeste Brinkley 22

Jayson Brown Miara Brown Taylor Buehrle Jalee Buie Jennaka Bultman Trinity Burgoon Tasia Butler Skye Carrasco AnnaBelle Cash Julia Cash Angelica Chuon Jennifer Claar Darci Clark Cilicia Clarkson Corra Clawson Maddison Clements Elizabeth Cline Kobe Collvins Emilie Connors Kadey Copeland Lexy Covinsky Jordan Cravens Briana Curry Jackie Dandurand Jazlynne Dawson Morgan DeBow Jordon Delehant Aspen Deperalta Vera Derakhashani Emily DeVault Ashtyn Dickens Kyndra Duncan Jenny Duong Sophia Edmunds Hunter Elkinton

Amelia Ellsworth Ellisa Estell Elizabeth Estrada Katie Fairbanks Misty Farr Lauren Farrell Charlie Fastenau Isabella Fernandez Laura Finn Morgan Fletchall Myka Fluty Brooklyn Franklin Claire Franklin Natalie Gallaher Mak Gawg Victoria Gevorkov Mason Gillihan Isabelle Ginavan Natalie Gish Tori Gomez Taylor Good Alayna Haddock Isabelle Hadel Jenna Hainke Veronica Hamilton Rachel Hammons Aeryan Harbin Jollene Hastings Ava Hawkins TLa Heard Ra'Shaud Henley Olivia Henry Brittany Highfull Brittany Hillman Kaitlyn Hoeffner

Brianne Hollandsworth Rebecca Hollar Cle'Era Hollingsworth Anna Holthaus Hailey Holton Ashley Hopkins Alyssa Hudler Mackenzie Humphrey Olivia Hutchcraft Elise Ingram Levi Jamison Ashely Johnson Kenzie Johnson Terra Johnson Sharis Jones Madalynn Judd Hannah Kathleen Kloe Katubig Tatum Kells Julia Kemp Jessica Krueger Hannah Kunnels Ellie Kwon Nicki Lam Nia Lambert Sarah Lattan Sophie LaVoie Cayla Lawrence Cloe Layton Kathrine Lindboe Ailynn Lindo Katie Liu-Sung Vida-Lea Lobati Kristina Lobb Deprise Lons

Richard Lucas Max MacDonald Phill Malanga Lauren Mann Rebecca Mardikes Tierra Marshall Marisa Martinez Celeste Mauk Jesse May Hannah McBroom Annalyse McDermott McKenzie McQuigg Shiann Miller Faith Moise Asha Moore Sarah Moratz Michelle Morris Cecillia Morrison Christine Mungai Angela Murphy Austin Murphy Beth Mwangi Mikayla Nance Pamela Newton Alyssa Nordike Kiera Nordike Sage Nordike Johana Olivetto Paige Oplinger Christian Oranzo Jessica Oyer Christy Pahls Amanada Parra Alice Paton Justine Paton

Landon Patterson Rebecca Penrose Rinda Pfister Tottress Sophia Phelps Jessi Phillips Millicent Poovey Monroe Poovey Joyce Pursley McCartney Quinn Josie Rawlings Adithi Reddy Patrick Remecki Payton Ritter Alyssa Rivera Jennifer Robbins Jennifer Robbinson Maddison Robinson Racquel Rodriguez Sarah Roebbeke Liza Rogers Brooke Rowe Courtney Rowe Hayden Rowland Ethan Rus Camryn Sanchez Nora Sanoubane Edison Santos Lyudmyla Savinkova Allie Schweizer Diany Shanrey Eleanor Sharemet Priyanka Sharma Ashley Sims Saloni Sinha Sophia Sitces

Alla Skaskevych Bia Vonroe Sophia Slusher Kyliyah Walker Karli Smith Morgan Warren Shawn Smith Andrea Watts Samantha Smitka Waverly Watts Sharon Sparkma Reece Weatherby Scarlett Spaulding Alela Webb Bridget Stabelman Brynn Welfringer Cyndi Stanford Anothony White Eric Steffee Danielle White Mario Steward II Beth Wiese Abigail Stone Breely Wilkey Sahsa Sung Eliza Williams Vincent Sung Makenna Williams Awntawanay Sweepson Alison Williamson Trenton Tabor Meredith Wills Toni Talley Jackie Wilson Brendon Taylor Jordan Wilson Charisse Taylor Daniella Winkle Rackel Taylor Timothy Winslow Michelle Thein Greta Woolway Erykah Thomas Jasmine Wornall-Rivas Nanda Thor Jayden Worth Olivia Tipton Gabrielle Wussow Richard Torrence Amber Wyatt Armin Trepic Brinklee Wynn Autumn Tribitt Dominque Young Marajan Tutu Seana Young Kayla Tyson Alexandria Yurko Bekah VandeVelde Lucy Zimmerman Megan VandeVelde Juliette Vargas Camille Verhoeven Sidney Villarreal Courtney Vinson 23

FASHION BY AYALA - JAZMIN AYALA Jazmin Ayala is an emerging fashion designer and entrepreneur born and raised in Kansas City, MO. Her interests in the arts began at home as the daughter of a carpenter and the sister to a poet, dancer, painter, and photographer. At a young age, she was exposed to Project Runway and the Fashions of a Decade series

by Vicky Carnegy. Fascinated by trends within history, or "life imitating art," she developed her interest in fashion design and soon began teaching herself how to sew.

Jazmin began her journey as a self-taught designer after attending DAAP Camp at the University of Cincinnati in 2015, where she learned the basics of patternmaking. Currently attending the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City to pursue a degree in Fashion Design, she aspires to influence others by bringing art to life through fashion. Inspired by femininity fused with elements of nature and geometry, Jazmin Ayala has begun to develop her womenswear brand: Fashion by Ayala.

GABRIELA ARSLANOGLU Gabriela Arslanoglu, born in Peru, is a US citizen living in Kansas City since 1984.

She is an Ancestral Fashion Advocate, an Exponent of the Peruvian and Turkish Textile Industry, Designer and Producer, the Founder of Gabriela International Productions and the creator of The Look of The World.

Gabriela is renowned for incorporating diversity, color and ethnic styles into her work, and is well known for her variety of designs that combines culture and style.

Her talent is broad, and she has many design concepts. Gabriela has the talent of taking people into the fantasy world of fashion and then presenting them with glimpses of authentic artistic styles. Her designs are colorful masterpieces that promote diversity, look and style, which harmoniously blend European look with Peruvian Ancestral Styles. Her designs are one of a kind. That’s her signature.

Each piece is a unique collection of her signature style. Her talent turns the millinery tradition into daring designs, beautiful fabrics, and beautiful pieces of art.

Gabriela grew up in the textile and apparel business; an export business started at the beginning by her great-grandfather, a Croatian immigrant in Peru, who exported Peruvian textiles, mainly Alpaca and Wool to Europe and later gold and silver jewelry to USA. 24

GEORGINA HERRERA The jewelry that empowers each woman to shine.

Georgina Jewelry is an independent jewelry line created by Kansas City-based designer Georgina Herrera. Georgina was born in Mexico and moved to the United States with her family. She founded Georgina Jewelry in 2010. Her designs are a fusion of fashion trends, combined with her culture and tradition.

This gives Georgina a unique and authentic brand, with a fresh, modern, yet classic design that truly reflects her passions.

Georgina believes in empowering women to be their most confident selves with her line. She is inspired by the character, strength, and determination of the modern woman. Each piece in the collection is designed to create a unique statement whether it be in the office or at a gala. There is a piece for every woman and every occasion.

Georgina Jewelry has been featured on the runways at Kansas City Fashion Week, Miami Swim Week, Paris Fashion Week, and will be featured at New York Fashion Week in the fall of 2019. Her pieces are stunning, breathtaking and memorable, wearable works of art that will have every one watching the woman wearing it "The connection between love, art and tradition is unbreakable and determines who we are."- Georgina Herrera.

GK DESIGNS - GRACIE KEY Gracie Key is a student designer studying at Kansas State University.

She is majoring in Apparel and Textile Design with a minor in Art. She has been designing and constructing clothes from a young age and aspires to continue her work throughout her life. Gracie is achieving one of her personal goals by participating in Kansas City Fashion Week, which allows her to showcase her brand, about which she is so passionate, as well as experience the fashion industry in a new and exciting way.

Her brand, GK Designs, is a women’s wear designer brand that is sustainable and affordable. The mission of her brand is to help young women discover the power of confidence through fashion. Being a young designer, she understands the struggle of keeping a positive body image in today’s society.

Gracie believes that fashion is a great way for people to express themselves, and she wants to help consumer’s find empowerment in their clothing choices rather than basic trends. By creating affordable designer fashion, GK Designs can practice sustainability while spreading the power of self-love and confidence.

25

WEDNESDAY SEP

FASHION BY AYALA - JAZMIN AYALA @FASHIONBYAYALA

18

SARAH WILSON KNITWEAR @SARAHWILSONKNITWEAR S.BIAS - SYDNEY BIAS @SDOTBIAS GK DESIGNS - GRACIE KEY @GRACIEKEY.DESIGNS

INTERMISSION ANNABELLE FRESE @ANNABELLEFRESEDESIGNS ANNETTE SUNSHINE DESIGNS @SUNSHINEANNETTE Q LIU - QUN LIU @QLIU.FASHION

@QUN_LIU

PERICHETTE - PERI CONNER @PERICHETTE

HAIR & MAKEUP BY:

AMAI SHOUBAKI, BELLUS ACADEMY, BENSON & CHLOE BELLA ACADEMY, BRIDAL ARTISTRY KC, CASSANDRA MOORE, CASSANDRA PEREZ, CHANDLER JOHNSON, CHELSEA ALLEN, CULLEN MINSTER, DYLAN DUNN, HANNAH LEWIS, HULYAH CAHILL, KAYLA THOMAS BEAUTY, KAYTE WILLIAMS, KLARISSA RODRIGUEZ, LISVET GUERRERO, MEGAN EDWARDS, MISTY BLU, PAUL MITCHELL THE SCHOOLÂ OVERLAND PARK, SHAELAH WALL, THE LUXURY LAB, TIANNA RAMIREZ, Z HAIR ACADEMY 26

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00pm

SHOW BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7:00PM

THURSDAY SEP

19

SHELBY HARVEY DESIGNS @SHELBYHARVEY96 MAANG BY YASI FAYAL @MAANGSTUDIOS ANNA LEIGH - ANNA HEINOLD @ANNA_LEIGH_DESIGNS LV SWIM - LAUREN HULEN @LV_SWIM

INTERMISSION OAK PARK MALL: LIVERPOOL JEANS @OAKPARK MALLÂ @LIVERPOOL JEANS ESSENCE OF AUSTRALIA MY BLONDE AMBITIONS - KYNDRA JADE @MYBLONDEBLOG @MYBLONDEAMBITIONS NOKOTA.STYLE - TONYA PESCH @NOKOTA.STYLE

MADAME L STYLE - LATASHA COBLER @MADAMELSTYLE

HAIR & MAKEUP BY:

ALISHA ZIELINKSI, AMAL SHOUBAKI, BELLUS ACADEMY, BENSON & CHLOE, BRIDAL ARTISTRY KC, CASSANDRA MOORE, CHANDLER JOHNSON, CULLEN MINSTER, DYLAN DUNN, EMILY BORING, GRACE BLOIN, KAYLA THOMAS BEAUTY, KAYTE WILLIAMS, KLARISSA RODRIGUEZ, LEXI CARLEY, LISVET GUERRERO, THE LUXURY LAB, MISTY BLU, SHAELAH WALL, TIANNA RAMIREZ, Z HAIR ACADEMY

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00pm

SHOW BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7:00PM

27

FRIDAY SEP

20

TOPPING DESIGNS - DUANE TOPPING @DUANETOPPINGFOLLOW @DUANETOPPING1 RACHEL POLLAK DESIGNS @RACHELPOLLAKDESIGNS

HOUSE OF PAMELA RENEE - PAMELA LUCAS @HOUSE_OF_PAMELA_RENEE

INTERMISSION

TRULY ALVARENGA @TRULYALVARENGA

OAK PARK MALL: EDDIE BAUER @OAKPARKMALL @EDDIEBAUER RISSA'S ARTISTIC DESIGN - CLARISSA KNIGHTEN @RISSAS_ARTISTIC_DESIGN CRYSTAL BRAKHAGE DESIGNS @CRYSTALBRAKHAGEDESIGNS LAURA CITRON @BYLAURACITRON

HAIR & MAKEUP BY:

ALISHA ZIELINKSI, AMAL SHOUBAKI, AVEDA INSTITUTE DES MOINES, BEKI KERALY, BELLUS ACADEMY, BENSON & CHLOE, BRIDAL ARTISTRY KC, CHANDLER JOHNSON, CULLEN MINSTER, DYLAN DUNN, EMILY BORING, GRACE BLOIN, KAYLA THOMAS BEAUTY, KAYTE WILLIAMS, KLARISSA RODRIGUEZ, LEXI CARLEY, LISVET GUERRERO, LUXE SALON + SPA, MICHAELA FRANK, SARAH MCKNIGHT, SUZY WADE, ULTA BEAUTY, Z HAIR ACADEMY

26

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00pm

SHOW BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7:00PM

SATURDAY SEP

GEORGINA HERRERA - GEORGINA JEWELRY @GEORGINAHERRERADESIGNER

21

J. TIERNEY DESIGNS - JENNIFER TIERNEY @JTIERNEYOFFICIAL GABRIELA INTERNATIONAL - GABRIELA ARSLANOGLU JOSHUA J CHRIS - JOSHUA CHRISTENSEN @JOSHUAJCHRIS

INTERMISSION OAK PARK MALL: DILLARD'S @OAKPARKMALLÂ @DILLARDS TRBROWN - TIFFANY BROWN @TRBROWNFASHIONS LUCIA'S SARTO - NATALIYA MEYER @LUCIAS_SARTO ANY OLD IRON - ANDREW CLANCEY @ANYOLDIRON

HAIR & MAKEUP BY:

ALANA LAFLORE, AMAL SHOUBAKI, ANAIS GUMBLEY, BEKI KERALY, BRAYAN HOUSE OF BEAUTY, BRIDAL ARTISTRY KC, CAROLINA MUNSON, CHANDLER JOHNSON, CIERRA HERNANDEZ, CLAUDIA CORTEZ, DOMINIQUE HALL, GISELA GAXIOLA, HULYAH CAHILL, JAY HEFNER, KAYLA THOMAS BEAUTY, KAYTE WILLIAMS, KC COUTURE, KLARISSA RODRIGUEZ, LEXI CARLEY, LISVET GUERRERO, MALIYA CHEEMA, MITSU SATO HAIR ACADEMY, NICK PHILLIPS, RHIANNON GABRIELLE, SAMANTHA COZADD, SARAH MCKNIGHT, SHAELAH WALL, THE LUXURY LAB, ZERIN MAROOF

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00pm

SHOW BEGINS PROMPTLY AT 7:00PM

27

THE ANNUAL KCFW CRUISE IS AN INTERNATIONAL ADVENTURE BRINGING MODELS, DESIGNERS, STYLISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS TOGETHER FOR A ONCEIN-A LIFETIME FASHION EXPERIENCE.

14

Dear Kansas City Fashion Patron, Kansas City Fashion Council, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit

service

individuals

organization

and

businesses

supporting which

the

many

comprise

the

metropolitan fashion - related industry by offering networking, development, and educational opportunities.

KCFC has made a difference in the last year. We donated over 100 new gowns to Blessed Dress KC to support their mission of providing free prom dresses to high school students in our community. We also offered modeling workshops, organized service projects to support worthy organizations like Micah Ministries, conducted the "Designer Challenge" with Oak Park Mall, and continued our tradition of awarding a scholarship to a deserving student in the Johnson County Community College fashion design and merchandising program.

The next year promises to be an exciting one for KCFC, as we expand our popular model portfolio-building workshops, "Moda Shoot," which provides needed experience and networking opportunities for models of all ages, photographers, designers and style teams in our community.

You'll find more information at http://www.modashoot.com.

Thank you for your continued support of the Kansas City fashion community!

Feb. 2019 Moda Shoot Model: Natalie Gish / Photographer: Chuck Mason / Hair: Ashley Hazelwood / Make-up: Aya Andel

WWW.KCFASHIONCOUNCIL.ORG FACEBOOK: KC FASHION COUNCIL INSTAGRAM: @KCFASHIONCOUNCIL 31

32

33

34

KCFW SPOTLIGHT PARTNERS Kansas City Fashion Week would not be possible without the continued partnership and support of the community. Since 2010, Kansas City Fashion Week has worked with some of the best businesses in Kansas City and across the U.S. As the Executive Director, I have the privilege of working with these businesses to continue to develop and promote the Kansas City fashion community.

Through our established partnerships since the beginning of KCFW, to new relationships being built each season, it is exciting to see new and different collaborations emerge.

In 2014, an entire line-up of Project Runway designers graced the KCFW runway. In 2016, KCFW partnered with Kendra Scott as they launched retail operations in Kansas City. In 2017 and 2018, the Kansas City Chiefs joined KCFW to bring their Style Lounge to the KCFW runway. As we close out 2019, we will have been in partnership with Oak Park Mall for over two years. We have also partnered with national brands

KCFW 2018 F/W: Oak Park Mall, The Buckle

including Michael Kors, Hayden LA, Lee Jeans, Ulta Beauty, Eddie Bauer, Essense of Australia, Dior, and more… each bringing a unique experience to KCFW’s schedule of events.

But the best part of KCFW and our partnership efforts is that our events further a “support local” initiative that we believe sets Kansas City apart from many metropolitans.

The fact that local entrepreneurs choose KCFW as a part of their business journey is a true privilege.

Every partnership is an opportunity to promote and grow Kansas City’s economy through the arts.

In fact, many of Kansas City Fashion Week’s participants go on to start their own businesses, design for major brands located in Kansas City, or take their journey across the country and tie their journey back to their Kansas City roots.

Katie Sellers, Executive Director Kansas City Fashion Week

KCFW 2019 F/W: Hayden L.A.

35

HOUSE OF PAMELA RENEE' PAMELA LUCAS The House of Pamela Renee’ was founded by Fashion Designer and Educator, Pamela Lucas.

Pamela, a native New Yorker, is a graduate of the esteemed Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has earned her degree in Fashion Design, Pattern Drafting, Apparel Production Management and has acquired 25+ years of experience in the fashion industry.

The House of Pamela Renee’ designs custom suits for men and gowns for women for special occasions. Her tailored suits for men are timeless, classic and “fit like a glove.” The gowns exhibit a refreshing fashionable flare, using fine fabrics and unique styling. As an educator, Pamela has earned a life time teaching certificate in Apparel and Textiles and is qualified to teach at the secondary and postsecondary levels.

Presently she offers one on one private lessons in sewing, tailoring and pattern drafting

J. TIERNEY DESIGNS - JENNIFER TIERNEY Originally from Sacramento, CA, Jennifer Tierney is intrigued most by lines, movement and creating shapes through space. Fashion, clothing & costume design were always waiting in the wings past a 17 year professional ballet career.

Her designs revolve heavily around curves of the body and exploring silhouettes and texturing while delicately recreating the architectural body lines with fabric.

Ms. Tierney’s ballet career included seasons spent with Milwaukee, Sacramento, Oakland, Columbia City, and Madison Ballet; as well as Owen Cox Dance Group and Concept Zero Contemporary Dance.

For over a decade, Ms. Tierney has been the Head Costuming Director/Designer for the American Youth Ballet and Owner of the American Dance Center.

As Costuming Director she has led to create eight full length ballets with between 80-120 dancers in each as well as costuming countless repertory pieces. Ms. Tierney is also acting Costume Designer for Concept Zero Contemporary Dance.

In 2016 Ms. Tierney started her designer brand J.Tierney Designs. Since then she has presented in KCFW S/S ’19 & F/W ‘19, West 18th Street Fashion Show 2018 & 2019, Omaha Fashion Week F/W 2019 and won a scholarship award while presenting at JCCC Fashion Show Spring 2019.

36

JOSHUA CHRISTENSEN Joshua Christensen is a Los Angeles based designer. He was a contestant on Project Runway and has worked for world-wide labels including Guess inc. Joshua has many different collections and projects, and has created looks for, and has been featured in fashion weeks and editorials around the world.

Joshua studied fashion design at FIDM in Los Angeles, CA and after graduation was selected as a contestant for the TV show Project Runway. After the show Joshua became a menswear designer at Guess Inc. After a time there he decided to grow his own line of clothing under his name. These collections, season after season, have been featured at fashion weeks around the world. As part of a journey to discover what design can do, Joshua Christensen designs clothing for both men and women, including concept designs, evening-wear, swimwear, athletic apparel and other designs.

LAURA CITRON Laura Citron is a fashion label celebrating maximalist glamour, and based in Nashville, TN since 2016. Laura combines her degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology (NYC) in Apparel Merchandising with years of working with New York’s top luxury vintage apparel retailers. In 2014, she moved to Nashville and opened her own edited vintage clothing boutique, OPIUMvintage. Connecting the past and the present, Laura has now created a label that evokes the fun and eclectic whimsy of decades past with a reimagined vision for a modern world!

LV SWIM - LAUREN HULEN Lauren Hulen, the owner of LV SWIM, wants you to feel confident and comfortable in your swimwear. It is so important to her that she will work with you to achieve a custom garment that will have you walking up to the water feeling like a queen. Lauren earned her skills from Stephens College and various fashion industry positions. Being born and raised in KC, she wants to contribute to the love of body positivity and inclusivity that the city inspires! This is LV SWIM's second time on the KCFW runway and will be the third time on the KCFW Cruise.

37

38

30

30 39

40

LUCIA'S SARTO - NATALIYA MEYER Nataliya 'Lucia' Meyer is a fashion designer from Ukraine who has been residing in Kansas City, Missouri for the past fifteen years. She is the owner and creative director for her brand, Oblivion Clothing Design, and is owner of Lucia's Sarto: a custom clothing and alteration shop founded in 2014.

Nataliya was born in the Ukraine (Dnepropetrovsk) and received formal training in Pattern Making, Garment Construction, Sewing, and Alterations, as well as, Fashion Design, Graphic Design, Art, and Calligraphy at the educational fashion academy in her hometown. Nataliya has over fourteen years professional experience in clothing design with a specialty in alterations and tailoring.

She has been selling custom made clothing online for her brand Oblivion Clothing Design since 2006, on sites such as Etsy and Zaarly, catering to a worldwide market. In 2014, Nataliya decided to expand her business past her online shop to a brick and mortar location right off of the prestigious Country Club Plaza. On March 15, 2014, Nataliya opened Lucia’s Sarto, to cater to the communities tailoring and custom wear needs with an eye toward customer service and quality.

Lucia’s Sarto is comprised of Nataliya and her highly trained team, who together specialize in custom sewing for men, women, and children for any and all events including weddings, formal, informal, business, club, costumes, and more. The custom wear process is highly individualized and tailored for each client’s needs and desires. Custom wear orders include a final artistic rendering, sit down design time, pattern making, professional garment construction, finishing details, and multiple fittings. At Lucia’s Sarto we are committed to ensuring our client’s happiness.

MADAME L - LATASHA COBLER Madame L is an American designer and artist know for her carefully crafted bespoke styles, a mixture of art and culture fused into fashionable statement pieces women around the world have come to covet.

Each style is meticulously designed and sculpted – a process that can take months.

Using carefully curated fabrics and artisan techniques, Madame L pieces are truly a one of kind.

When I turned about 26 years old, I really found myself searching for more out of life. I wasn’t happy with my career, I craved creativity and fulfillment. I took a few years to explore different creative options, really understanding what I felt most passionate about and where I felt I had any talent. I really, truly love the freedom designing gives me. There is no limit on what I can create and do. Always seeing myself as a bit of a rebel (I like to do things my own way), designing gives me that opportunity. I don’t like to follow fashion schedules, I create when I’m inspired.

41

...CONTINUED I like it this way, I like to create one of a kind pieces that are unique and different.

Pieces that help women feel special, bold, sexy, whatever it is they need to feel in that moment.

Where I really found inspiration to start my own business was in the fall of 2017.

My little sister, Autumn, had started her first semester of college and earlier that year we spent a really lovely day together talking about our future careers. Little did I know that just a few months later I would not have the opportunity to see my sister again. Although, I found myself heartbroken and devastated, it was through this very sadness I found the strength and inspiration I needed to finally pursue my dream as a designer. My dream of designing was one of the last things I ever got to share with my sister and it is an honor to have an opportunity to pursue something I am so passionate about. Her life may have been cut short but may her spirit shine on through me.

Creativity and inspiration can come to us in any form and from anywhere. Life is a constant transition and in the darkest of moments there is still a light within us all.

MAANG BY YASI FAYAL Maang (meaning the moon in Farsi) is a brand of clothing and accessories founded

by Iranian fashion and jewelry designer Yasi Fayal (MA Fashion Design, Brera Fine Arts Academy in Milan). As a multicultural brand, Maang is bridging the gap between Yasi’s Middle Eastern background and her European life experience.

Yasi creates her collections through a considered and experimental process.

Mathematical and geometrical inspirations from mineral patterns are one of the recurring themes in her designs derived from her background in mining engineering. Her designs invite her audience to think about fashion in a different and more interactive way.

MY BLONDE AMBITIONS - KYNDRA JADE Kyndra Jade, 35, established My Blonde Ambitions in 2007 after experiencing success online and in the local Kansas City market at boutiques Nuance and Trendz. In 2017, Kyndra, a serial entrepreneur and professional photographer, moved her portrait studio and boutique into a joint space located in Stilwell, KS. Her boutique collection features everyday clothing for little ones with Mommy & Me and custom clothing options in her signature line, all designed to help capture the perfect portrait.

42

NOKOTA.STYLE - TONYA PESCH The best designs come from a life well-lived. My fashion interest reflects my love of riding horses and travel. I'm inspired by the Western lifestyle and the feel of being a free spirited gypsy soul. I have always created one-of-a-kind items for personal use, because most of what I see in my mind I am not able to find in the world of current fashion.

I gained my formal experience starting at Johnson County Community College.

After graduating with my associates of applied science of Arts in fashion design, I further my education by going to Stephen's College in Columbia, MO. I graduated with a Bachelor's of Fine Arts in Fashion Design and Product Development.

Through my lifetime and college I have submitted Collections at both JCCC and Stephens College for annual fashion shows. My collection RideLikeAGirl was presented in front of a panel of judges and my professors at Stephens College, and I was presented the award for Best Collection: Most Marketable. I have now been designing under my brand Nokota.Style for three years.

PERICHETTE - PERI CONNER Designer Peri Conner moved in 2017 from Zurich, Switzerland to Kansas City.

She is the founder and creative director of her niche independent fashion label PERICHETTE. PERICHETTE comes from the French word “pochette” (small bag) and means the personalized bag of the designer Peri. With a background in Marketing and PR at European fashion magazines Peri founded her brand in 2015 creating one-of-a-kind luxury handbags and accessories. Her Goddess collection which was shown during Milan Fashion Week in 2018 was inspired by Ancient Empires (Greek, Roman and Egyptian) and Opera. Peri’s idea for the company initially grew out of her dismay for the lack of wholly unique accessories available to her for a night at the Opera or theater.

Like any savvy entrepreneur, Peri decided to start her own fashion label and elevate fashion accessories to become their own art pieces. Peri is in every sense an admirer of strong women with strength and passion and her brand stands for the woman who knows what she wants and speaks of bold feminine elegance.

Q LIU - QUN LIU Fashion designer and artist Qun Liu grew up in the coastal city of Beihai in southwest China. Art has been the center of her life from the age of seven.

Qun began her creative career with drawing and painting, which soon led to fashion and interior design. Qun's interests took her to Paris, where she studied contemporary art and additional courses. Later Qun moved to the US and start to work on wearable fiber art . Qun started the brand Q Liu in 2013 after she was awarded second place at the Sant Louis Fashion Week Emerging Designer show. Q Liu's style draws on a variety of multicultural influences, original techniques and eco-friendly fabrics.

43

44

KCFW 2020 S/S

INFLUENCER COLLECTIVE Introducing KCFW 2020 S/S Influencer Collective!

Some of the leading fashion media professionals in the Midwest will show you Kansas City Fashion Week from the inside out. These Collective members will use their vast media and fashion experience to bring you their unique perspective in covering the many pre-show events, the runway presentations, as well as their own stylish outfits worn during the Midwest's most fashionable week. Please follow along with them on their social media platforms to get their unique perspective on KCFW!!!

CASS BUTLER @LUXESTYLES CHELSEY DERKS @CHELSDERKS ADRIELE DIXON @STYLEASSISTED

MINDY HARGESHEIMER @KANSASCITYBUCKETLIST MOLLY KUPLEN @MOLLYKUPLEN SARAH RUHLMAN @SARAHSCOOP

RACHEL SANTSCHI @RACHELSANTSCHI KARLIE STROUP @AYLENSBLOG KATIE VAN LUCHENE @KATIE.VANLUCHENE

45

RACHEL POLLAK DESIGNS I am a Kansas City based designer who loves the power the right outfit can have. I first began to designs when I was 17 years old taking classes at JCCC. At first it was just to test the waters, but before long it became my passion. My dream soon became to own my own label. Clothing helps communicate to the world who you are and who you want to be. I was inspired by this idea.

I design clothing the expresses the feminine energy in an elegant, chic, and powerful way. I want women to feel like femininity and strength don't have to be mutually exclusive. Being proud to express your female energy is empowering.

I also like to design practical fashion. I try to find the sweet spot of statement clothing that is comfortable and practical. #overdressedcasual I have done numerous runways in my fashion experience. I have created two winning collections for JCCC annual student shows, first and third respectively.

I have shown during NYFW for the Fall/Winter 2018 runway. Last season, I showed in Omaha Fashion Week with my Fall/Winter 2019 collection. This will also be my fifth runway season showing with KCFW. Last season, I showed with KCFW on Saturday and had the best runway experience yet. I am so excited for the opportunity to present yet another collection to the Kansas City community.

RISSA'S ARTISTIC DESIGN - CLARISSA KNIGHTEN Clarissa Knighten left Corporate America in August 2017 to pursue her business, Rissa’s Artistic Design (R.A.D) this self – taught artist creates a haven for those who seek to collect and wear bold beautiful art. She strives to handcraft masterpieces of jewelry that range from Earthy to Edgy to Elegant. Each design has the ability to transform any outfit, while at the same time lifting the emotional expression of the wearer. This creates higher self - image, confidence and savvy attitude needed to navigate the complex and dynamic world we live in today.

Her jewelry has a voice and an expressive story of resilience.

After participating in Kansas City Fashion Week, the fashion bug bit her. She has spoken openly about battling Depression and Bulima, and actively encourages the dialogue in the community. Throughout her work you will connect with the twist, glimmers of a twinkle, coils, spirals, bold then subtle details that might otherwise be viewed as invisible.

S. BIAS - SYDNEY BIAS Emerging young fashion designer with a passion for creating one of a kind, and unique garments, S. debuted her senior year collection on the KCFW runway last fall. The resort wear collection was inspired by Kachina dolls and features color block swimsuits, mixed print skirts and light chiffon dresses.

46

SARAH WILSON KNITWEAR Sarah Wilson is a self-taught designer who's been knitting for more than 25 years.

She gained international fame through her work as knitting pattern designer "The Sexy Knitter", and eventually realized that her true love is designing showpieces that are unusual or unique. Her self-titled line of alternative bridal wear is endlessly customizable, and she loves creating one-of-a-kind garments for fashionable kindred spirits.

SHELBY HARVEY DESIGNS Shelby is a designer based out of Springfield, MO who recently graduated from Missouri State University. She has a passion and vision for design and wants to empower and inspire women through each of her collections. Her past experiences working closely with Bridal Gown designer Hayley Paige and Celebrity Couture designer Asher Levine has shaped her outlook as a young designer and given her first hand industry knowledge. She is so excited to present her newest collection at NYFW and KCFW this season!

TRBROWN - TIFFANY BROWN Tiffany Brown is a self taught fashion designer who brings to you TRBROWN, a women’s ready to wear brand that offers statement pieces for every occasion. The main message of her brand is “wear what you feel most comfortable in.” Tiffany has a keen eye for textures and color cohesion, in which, both are very important to her when creating a collection. Although she has not been in the fashion industry that long, TRBROWN has been putting an imprint on the fashion community being featured in both VANITY FAIR and VOGUE Italia.

TRULY ALVARENGA Truly Alvarenga is known primarily for her one-of-a-kind Couture Garments, wielding an aesthetic that is unique, uncluttered and refined in its shaping.

Her collections attract admirers through meticulous attention to craftsmanship and the florid stories behind their creation and presentation. Truly has had gowns that have been worn to presidential inaugurations, White House holiday parties and they have been featured in Rolling Stones!

47

Kansas City Fashion Week is a nexus of fashion professionals. Featuring local, national and international designers, each year KCFW produces two full weeks of premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasoned stylists, make-up artists, models and photographers to present their collections in the most professional atmosphere imaginable.

Buyers and individual consumers are provided an opportunity to order apparel and accessories shown on the runway and KCFW provides industry professionals an avenue to showcase their abilities to a national audience. With an unapologetic focus on the business side of the fashion industry, each KCFW event highlights the many facets of fashion commerce. 48

Buyers from retail establishments, media personalities, online apparel entrepreneurs and celebrities help to comprise an audience for each show, making KCFW a must-attend event for established and emerging fashion professionals.

Kansas City has a rich history of fashion success. In the late 1940’s Kansas City's Garment District employed over 4,000 people and boasted that 1 out of every 7 women in the United States purchased garments made in Kansas City. In the successful production of over fifteen fashion week seasons, KCFW has helped refocus the region's attention to the commercial possibilities of a revitalized apparel design and manufacturing industry.

Led by an experienced team of fashion industry professionals and event planning specialists, KCFW planners set the standard for fashion event production. Through partnerships with the Midwest's leading companies, KCFW continues to serve as a collaboration for the industry that propels emerging designers to success, as well as providing a rich source of consumer interaction for the established designer.

49

PHOTOGRAPHERS

ROBERTO CARLOS

LORI LOCKE ROB GREGG

GABBY BRANCATO

JO HARTLEY

SABRINA DUNNE

CHUCK MASON

JONATHON HACKETT

ANDREA DELONG

MARK MCCURNIN

LARRY LEVENSON

NIKKI BULGER

KODY FERRIN ALEX TODD

ELI STACK

DAVID BRAM

RYAN SWARTZLANDER

ERICA ALLEN LELA NORDYKE

JENNY MALONEY

CAMERON CIRINO

50

TAYLOR DOUGLAS

LYNN TAYLOR BROOKE BOYER

Clothing: Any Old Iron by Andrew Clancey Model: Ellie Kwon Makeup: Kendall Swenson Hair: Paige Burnsn Photographer: Eli Stack

EDITORIAL 1

Clothing: Any Old Iron Andrew Clancey and Oak Park Mal: Dillard’s Models: Jayson Brown, Josh Wonder, Amanda Raye Parra, Armin Trepic Makeup: Kendall Swenson, Alyssa Neselroad, Caitlin Ross, Suzy Wade Hair: Dylan Kester Dunn, Chelsea Allen, Paige Burns Photographer: Nikki Bulger

Clothing: Oak Park Mall: Dillard's Models: Aspen Deperalta, Amanda Raye Parra, Josh Wondra, Kadey Copeland, Ellisa Estell Makeup: Kendall Swenson, Alyssa Neselroad, Caitlin Ross, Suzy Wade Hair: Dylan Kester Dunn, Chelsea Allen, Paige Burns Photographer: Eli Stack

EDITORIAL 3

COVER

EDITORIAL 2

Clothing: Madame L - LaTasha Cobler, Rachel Pollak Designs, Laura Citron ,Oak Park Mall; Dillard’s Accessories: Rissa’s Artistic Design - Clarissa Knighten Models: Liza Rogers, Aspen Deperalta, Kadey Copeland, Andrea Watts, Jayson Brown Makeup: Kendall Swenson, Alyssa Neselroad, Caitlin Ross, Suzy Wade Hair: Dylan Kester Dunn, Chelsea Allen, Paige Burns Photographer: Ryan Swartzlander

Clothing: My Blonde Ambitions - Kyndra Jade, Sarah Wilson Knitwear, Oak Park Mall; Dillard’s, Madame L - LaTasha Cobler, Laura Citron Accessories: Rissa’s Artistic Design - Clarissa Knighten Models: Ethan Rus, Ellie Kwon, Andrea Watts, Megan Baudry, Richard Torrence, Estell Brandy, Josh Wondra, Liza Rogers, Armin Trepic, Jayson Brown Makeup: Kendall Swenson, Alyssa Neselroad, Caitlin Ross, Suzy Wade Hair: Dylan Kester Dunn, Chelsea Allen, Paige Burns Photographer: Jason Atherton

EDITORIAL 4

51

KCFW COMMITTEE

Phil Willoughby CEO

Teisha Barber PRESIDENT

Reighann Rowland CASTING DIRECTOR

Sarah Russell PRODUCTION DIRECTOR

Katie Sellers EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jason Atherton PHOTOGRAPHY DIRECTOR / EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Layne Whitehouse

Andria Ross

Kelsey Hook

Craig Cook

Chelsea Marshall

PROGRAM MANAGER

PROMOTIONS & EVENTS MANAGER

MEDIA CONSULTANT

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR

DESIGNER LIAISON

Ashley Hazelwood

Tyson Murphy

Eli Stack

Julie Tracy

Chelsey Derks Modde

STYLE TEAM COORDINATOR

MEDIA RELATIONS COORDINATOR

PHOTOGRAPHY COORDINATOR

HOSPITALITY MANAGER

SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR

52

The Official Photography team over the years has created visuals and premium content that has helped lead to KCFW's success, despite being in a smaller market.

Our photography crew puts in a lot of work, time and effort to capture each of the special moments of our events.

The incredible photographers and videographers who work with us really bring KCFW to life! Thank You!!!

The KCFW team prides itself on promoting the phenomenal designers that show with us each season. To increase our promotion, the KCFW team has long talked about an extended program - or magazine - to better feature our participants. In 2018 the team chose to launch "KCFW: The Magazine." Despite not having any editing experience, I was asked to serve as editor. Thank you Phil and Teisha for that opportunity. I can proudly say we now have two issues under our belts and look forward to many more!

Jason Atherton | EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

We launched our first issue of "KCFW: The Magazine" for the 2019 Fall/Winter season. Countless creative persons lent their talents in modeling, clothing design, hair, and makeup for a promotional shoot to create editorial content. But the magazine could not be published without our two gifted Editors to help put it all together; McCartney Segalo and Jennifer Abates. These two professionals are the key to making "KCFW: The Magazine" shine! We can't thank them enough.

You now hold our second edition of "KCFW: The Magazine". You'll be impressed by all the talented contributions that helped put this together.

We welcome your input, feedback, thoughts and ideas. Please feel free to email me at jason@kcfashionweek.com with any suggestions. Issue three is already in the planning phases and will feature plenty of new content. Perhaps we can get some of your ideas included too!

Jason Atherton, Editor-In-Chief, Photography Director Kansas City Fashion Week

53

54

THANK YOU

55