8 8ESSENTIALS ESSENTIALS AND A LEGEND ASAYS ND A LEGEND SAYS ""GOODBYE" GOODBYE" DESIGNER DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT UZURI UCLOSET ZURI CLOSET LOVESTONED LOVESTONED KC'S KNEWEST C'S NEWEST FASHION FBOUTIQUE ASHION BOUTIQUE
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PHIL O. WILLOUGHBY CEO
For twelve years hundreds of talented individuals collaborate to produce one of the largest fashion events in the nation twice each year. Many times our work is so compartmentalized that we don’t get to enjoy the talents of other artists because our paths simply do not overlap. For instance, a model who walks only Wednesday doesn’t get to see a creative artistic masterpiece by a talented make up artist that is shown Saturday night. But there is one important functiuonal role during 03
Preston works with the designers and his own vast musical knowledge in developing the music for each runway presentation. It is a creative process, and he has dedicated an enormous amount of time in assisting each designer on their music, which sets the mood and pace of each line that is presented on the runway
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Preston makes us better. While this season will be his last as Music Director of KCFW, his legacy of providing a supreme level of service and professionalism to our designers’ shows will be the standard for others who sit in our sound booth in the years ahead.
Kansas City Fashion Week that does overlap with everyone, and we all get to experience his insane level talent: Preston Parsons has filled our great halls with music each and every show for the past decade, and virtually every model who has walked a KCFW runway has done so by creative music packaged by Preston.
You will be missed Preston.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: FALL / WINTER 2022 Letter from CEO 8 Everyday Essentials LoveStoned in Kansas City Designer Highlight Last Season Recap Designer Lineup "Order in the Court" Editorial Cover Model Interview 03 12 22 28 32 38 40 58 KANSAS CITY FASHION WEEK
Preston is a Renaissance man of many oddities A hairdresser for over ten years, a salon owner since January 2020, a cat dad, mother lover, surfer, artist, avid Nashville hot chicken connoisseur, Kansas City raised now native of Los Angeles, California, volunteer advocate, and most recently a returning to college student of psychology. I currently spend my time split between working behind the chair, diving head first into school, and volunteering with unhoused populations and communities in need around the surrounding areas of Los Angeles. My biggest passion is uplifting others. Everything else orbits that shining star, with the overall goal of making the world a better, brighter place for others.
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The Magazine Fashion Editor TOWEL Because SWEAT!!! Bed Bath & Beyond $7.00 12 MEUNDIESs Always have a backup meundies.com $26.00 BANANAS Potassium = Energy + Endurance = PARTY!!! Hy Vee $0.37 IBUPROFEN Essential adult item, no brainer Target $3.59 PEPTO To combat terrible delicious food choices made while home Target $4 99 WATER Self explanatory Target $1.19 LULU'S Thank You Pepto Lulu's $15.40 DUCT TAPE For reinforcing the DJ booth, preventing chaos, and all around general usefulness Home Depot $11 38 PrestonJeffreyParsons
After ten years behind the decks and bouncing around the booth, it is time for me to set down the headphones and pass the torch It's been ten years of magic, love, dancing, learning, growing, adventure, misadventure, photo bombing, sweaty hugging, surprising mom with flowers, high fiving, head banging, sweat drenched fun. I love you all a metric butt ton. From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for all of the love and support over the last decade. You all are the best. Although my memory is terrible, some of the best core memories I’ve retained have been made with all of you. Until next time folks, stay weird! Moncke, KCFW
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rtnie has had e commerce stores in the past, but she always amed of having a physical store where she could create an erience for her customers Her store is brightly colored with a e, pink chair that her customers love taking pictures in As if ning a new brick and mortar store wasn’t amazing enough, rtnie and her team put up a huge, 20 foot billboard advertising her new boutique.
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“Y2K” vibes o rtnie and her nt to sparkle a describes her heir comfort zo rtnie loves watching runway shows and often finds herself dicting upcoming trends. She sees bold, highlighter colors and hydrant reds trending this fall as well as low rise pants and ro mini skirts. She thinks glitzy elegant dresses with glitter and nestones, oversized coats, black head to toe leather, thigh high ts, and long silhouette dresses will be popular this upcoming as well She typically gets new items once a week, so there’s ays something new to find at her boutique.
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ourtnie Ross has always had a passion for all things fashion, design, and art She has had many endeavors over the years, including makeup and jewelry lines While these experiences didn’t necessarily go as planned, she learned a lot and is thankful for the skills she aqcuired. These experiences combined with her drive to not give up encouraged her to launch her newest venture: an early 2000’s themed boutique named “LoveStoned ” She had the idea for this trendy clothing store while at a concert in October of 2021, and she opened her first brick and mortar store in Kansas City less than 6 months later
She is also currently a marketing student, and she has been putting her education into practice successfully. She loves branding and social media almost as much as fashion, and her skill sets are coming together perfectly to showcase her passions Courtnie’s advice to her younger self would be to stop doubting herself and trust that everything will work out. She says her younger self would think she’s the coolest and would likely be less anxious if she knew that her dreams would come true Customers can find their next outfit at LoveStoned located at: 1515 Walnut St. Kansas City, Missouri Online at www lovestonedretail com Social Media at @lovestonedretail 24
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showcasinganarrayofstyleswhile representingourculture.Wealso incorporatedourtraditionalCameroonian patternsforsomeoftheitemswhichare inspiredbyourtribes. DesignerHighlight 2022FALL/WINTERwww.uzuricloset.com Whendidyoubothbeginyourcareers infashiondesign? Melanie:Idecidedtotakefashionmore seriouslyin2014whenIrealizedthelack ofstylishAfricaninspiredgarments. Laura: I started my journey during my freshman year of high school in 2014 whenItookmyfirstsewingclass. Can you describe the inspiration and or theme behind the collection being shownatKCFW2022F/W? Yes for this collection, we decided to design outfits you can wear to a ball. Mostpeoplethinkaboutballgownsand suits when it comes to fancy occasions butthiscollectionissomuchmorethan that! When designing, we decided to focusonwearablepiecesofart. ByShaleyHarper 28
Whatchangewouldyouliketoseeinthe fashionindustry? Thefashionindustryisgrowingfasterthan everbuteverydaywehearcrazystoriesabout theworkingconditionsofmanypeople.It’s goodforbrandstohaveahealthysupply chainsotheworkingconditionsfromthe beginningtotheendisnotquestionable.We a a b H impactyouasadesigner?
KCFashionWeekbeingthebiggestfashion showinourdiaspora,isgivingusaplatform toreachmanypeoplethatwesofarhaven't beenabletoreachbyourselves.Wewantour imprinttobeoneveryone'smindafterwe showonSept1st. ABOUTUZURICLOSET “Beautiful”iswhatmanyusetodescribeUzuri Closet,andwhilethatisundeniablytrue,it onlytouchesthesurfaceofwhoweare.The heartofUzuriClosetisourculturallyinspired designsinfluencedbythevibrantanddistinct tribalpatternsofAfrica.
VISITUS STORE: OAKPARKMALL,2NDFLOOR#156 11149W95thSt,OverlandPark,KS66214 WEB: www.uzuricloset.com INSTAGRAM: @uzuricloset What is unique about the style of the UzuriClosetbrand? We offer versatility with most of our outfits. One outfit can be styled in multiple ways, hence stretching the consumers 'money.Itisalsoourgoalto spread the appreciation of the richness of Africa, not only in culture but in our clothingaswell. What design and construction methodsdoyoutypicallyuse? We first decide on a theme and the colorsthenfromthereonwecanlookat fabrics or start sketching. This is our typical process but sometimes this order can be mixed up depending on whatinspiresadesign.
W d Our greatest achievement to date is opening up the first African Inspired fashion boutique at Oak Park Mall. Opening a store was one of the first goals for Uzuri Closet so we are very happy and grateful to have seen it cometolive! DesignerHighlight
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offtheshoulder... 32 KINDRED HANNAH CAROLINE COUTURE OLIVE MARTINI DESIGNS GRACIE KEY
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flowerpower... 34 LITTLE JO DESIGNS ULAH / LUNA ARCHITEXTURE BY EGREIS
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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.
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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.
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. 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 1940s, 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.
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.
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rileymakena... INTERVIEW WITH COVER MODEL
I started modeling this past after encouragement from my sister I had always been interested in modeling but it felt like something I would never actually be able to do She pushed me to audition for KCFW for the Spring/Summer 2022 show. I had an amazing time meeting other models and working with two amazing designers. I felt very confident in myself after the shows and decided to move forward and further explore the modeling industry
exciting I have been able to work alongside amazing models, photographers and designers. Throughout this experience I have pushed myself to do things I only could have imagined for myself before. I love being able to explore new things and I’m glad to be doing so through a life long dream. What has been one of your favorite experience in modeling?
In my free time I’m most likely reading a book Ever since I was younger I’ve enjoyed reading My two favorite genres are romance and mystery
My modeling experience so far has been very because they usually have the most exciting stories What are you involved in aside from modeling? Aside from of modeling I am very academically involved. I am a Junior in high school and take a number of AP classes as well as being a part of my school's student council I am also a certified daycare provider and love going to my job at a daycare after school during the week
What has your experience been as a model?
My favorite modeling experience so far has been the photoshoots I love the feeling of being in front of the camera With every shoot I begin to feel more comfortable with the process Showing off amazing clothes as well as expressing myself is what makes shooting so fun for me. I also love getting pictures back and seeing the finished product after shooting. In the future I hope to have many more shoots and to further experiment with different clothing and poses. What are some other personal interests?
Riley Makena INSTAGAM: riley.makena EMAIL: rms1830@gmail.com58
How did you get into modeling?
Originally from a small town in Southeast M
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. Her most recent modeling job took her to Mexico, reinforcing her status as an internationally published model.
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Christina has spent the past 25+ years working in the apparel and consumer product industries. From apparel design and product development, to college instructor in Fashion Design and Marketing and currently managing a large product Merchandising & Trend department for a major retail corporation, she has done it all. Her involvement in KCFW has included participating in 5+ seasons as a designer with her line Architexture. She loves spending quality time with her husband and 2 teenage boys.
Jennifer gained her Bachelo in Graphic Design & M Theater from the Unive Missouri Kansas City in 2 the same year, Jennifer au for Kansas City Fashion W was selected to walk for Ol Since then, she has been with KCFW, whether volunteering, or magazine g In her free time Jennifer enjoys working on her house and participating in local community theater 59 Jason is a Kans The University of Kansa Administration. Today and photography. Ph events, and concerts/mu being a husband and fat official photographer wi 2012 Fall/Winter season. Fashion Week team as t serves as VP of Publicati KCFW The Magazine, a the leadership team.
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