KCFW MAGAZINE SPRING / SUMMER 2023

TEISHABARBER PRESIDENT

Welcome, to the 22nd season of Kansas City Fashion Week! We are so appreciative of every single person that has participated and supported KCFW. We would not be where we are today without you!

We are beginning our third year as a founding member of the CFDA Connects program. We are very excited about all the upcoming programming opportunities that we are able to bring to our participants and network in Kansas City

and the Midwest region. We continue to work with the CFDA Connects team to come up with new and innovative content that we are sure our supporters will find beneficial.

We have been been working very hard on the relaunch and rebranding of our nonprofit, Fashion Arts Fund (FAF) led by Startup Consultant, Jennifer Lapka. Formerly known as Kansas City Fashion Council, Fashion Arts Fund will take advantage of the many offerings available to us through our affiliation with CFDA Connects. In addition to professional development programming from CFDA Connects, FAF will offer post-secondary fashion degree scholarships and structured mentorships to fashion entrepreneurs.

With our 22nd season, there will be a full week of KCFW events. Our cocktail kickoff party, Bubbly + Bow Ties, is back after a short hiatus during the pandemic. We have also added a new Designer Collections Gallery exhibit, in partnership with Weinberger Fine Art, that will be run the entire week of Kansas City Fashion Week, 3/05/23 - 3/11/23. These gallery collections will showcase three KCFW designers in an immersive, art-focused presentation format. KCFW is also bringing new training runway hair and makeup workshops to our hundreds of stylists that work with us each day to achieve each designer's desired look for their models.

Your support means so much to us. Cheers to the 22nd season of KCFW! We will see you again soon for our 23rd season scheduled for September 16th -23rd , 2023!

Teisha Barber, President Kansas City Fashion Week, LLC

RAGNARÖK, THE WOLF UNCHAINED

DUANETOPPING,designer&photography

BIANCAALONZO,KATOZ,LUBAUSANORE,models

UNTITLED

ELISTACK,photography

TAYLORREED,DEBONIELEWIS,BAYLEEPACE, SOPHIAMATEO,AUSTINLOUGHREY,models

TIVONACOUTURE,MPOWER,clothing KANSASCITYFASHIONWEEK,production

ByCallieCashero

From a young age, McCartney Segalo dreamed of one day creating her own clothing line. In her free time at a young age, she would sew and put together many different outfits Eventually she realized that her love for designing alignedmorewithswimwear

Once she finally took that step and made the transition into the swimwear industry, she took her passion and ran with it headfirst. Shespentmanyyearsresearching,planning,and executing a vision of how she wanted to go about starting her own swimwear brand. All her time and energy she put into her swimwear line eventually paid off and the luxury swimwearcompany,McCartneyQuinn,wascreated

Every piece of swimwear is made by hand with intense precisionandcaretoensureyouaregettingthebestquality. Thisisimportanttothebrandbecauseinsuchafastfashion worldwelivein,quantityoftentakesprecedenceoverquality andwomenaresearchingtofindtheperfectpiecesthatnot only look beautiful but also are well-made Thanks to the McCartney Quinn luxury swimwear line, you can have both. Whether lounging by the pool or relaxing in the sun is more yourscene,thisswimwearwillmakeyoufeellikeanabsolute goddess.

While looking and feeling gorgeous is a plus for this swimwear line, McCartney Quinn is more than just a luxury swimwearline. Attheheartofherbrandisamessageabout the importance of self-worth and encouraging women to see their inner beauty and value. She wants women to feel happy and beautiful on the inside when in this swimwear, but also feel gorgeous on the outside because they are wearing hand-made luxury fabrics She also strives to help women feel comfortable in their own skin and help them understandtheirworth. Societymakesittoughforwomento feel beautiful about themselves and their bodies, but McCartneyQuinnaimstochangethatandhelpwomentruly understandthattheyaredeservingofloveandtheycan feel beautiful in every way.

Anyone who has a passion for fashion and an appreciation for value and beauty in high-end designer pieces will not be disappointedwiththis new luxury swimwear line. McCartney Quinnofferswomena chancetoindulgein

aswimsuitthatcelebratestheirwhole self from their beauty, self-esteem, and worth. This brand is designed with the goal of empowering women and making them look and feel their very best With its strong message of self-love and self-worth as the backbone of the brand, it is no surprisethatthisswimwearisnotonly stylish but also very fashion-forward and sure to bring your confidence up whenever you wear it McCartney Quinn embraces the very essence of luxury and sophistication which makes it a must-have staple in everyone’sswimwearcollections.

wwwmccartneyquinncom @mcartneyquinn

UNTITLED

JASON ATHERTON, photographer

MCCARTNEY QUINN, swimwear designer

ALYSSA CROWDER, MORGAN ELLIOTT, CINCERE GRAY, LEXI JAMES, KIERA NORDIKE, BETHANY VIRGL, models MCCARTNEY SEGALO, production

ByShaleyHarper

https://hidesociety.us

KCFWMAG: What is unique about the styleoftheHideSocietybrand?

Rachel: The style of Hide Society is unique because I avoid following currenttrends. I’vecometorealizethat trends come, then they go. I create designs that are chic, yet versatile. The idea is that you can wear your Hide Society products to any outing, or simplyrunningerrands.

KCFW MAG: What design and constructionmethodsdoyoutypically use?

Rachel:Whendesigninganewproduct, I consider structure and shape, color, texture, details and hardware. once I haveconceptualizedanidea,Ipull

inspiration,createmymoodboard,andbegin drawingupmypattern

Whenitcomestoproductconstruction,my methodsareprettyoldschool. Nomachines, justmyhands! Istartbytracingmypattern ontotheleatherandhandcuttingeachpiece out. Oncethepatterniscut,Ipulloutmy tools.

2023SPRING/SUMMER

I use a diamond shaped chisel and a heavy mallet to punch the holes for sewing. I use a heavy, waxed nylon thread to hand sew the leather pieces together. Some bags and designs require extra reinforcement; for example,straps.Theeasiestwaytogive more strength to my bags is by using rivets,whichIpoundinwithmymallet.

What is your greatest achievement to date?

Rachel: To date, my greatest achievementhasbeenstartingmyown brand/business. While that sounds cliché, it has challenged me in more ways than I had ever imagined. I’ve developed a hard-working mentality, honedinonmydesignandconceptual skills, taught myself different construction techniques, and truly unlockedmycreativity.

What change would you like to see in thefashionindustry?

Rachel: I am a firm believer in the “qualityoverquantity”concept. Iwould

w does participating in KC Fashion Week pactyouasadesigner?

Rachel: Kansas City Fashion Week impacts me in so many ways as a designer, but most importantly it provides me with a platform to demonstrate my designs and craftsmanship totheworld.Itgivesmetheabilitytogenerate a larger reach than I could from posting a new collection on my website or Instagram. With the access to networking, I am able to meetdesigners,collaboratewithothersinthe industry, and get my name/brand out there. Aside from exposure and networking, participating in Kansas City Fashion Week provides me with the opportunity to channel mycreativityandshowoffmyskills.

VISITUS

WEB: https://hidesociety.us

INSTAGRAM: @hide society

"THIS SUITS ME" TOREYPURVEY,photographer COURTNEYKNIGHT,producer KAMRONMCCLURE,A.JAFARCOOPER, CORDNEYD.MCCLAIN, models coordinationwithOKLAHOMAARTEXCHANGE

volume...

LAUREN BANDER GRACIE KEY ETHYL B JEANNE NUAGE

UZURI CLOSET ELSI MARIE

HONEY MAGNOLIA

CAHRI'S

BOUTIQUE

Adding volume is a staple technique used to create a visually balanced look and add a dramatic flare to any outfit.

metallics...

LAURA CITRON GRACIE KEY VENTURE ANNETTE SUNSHINE DESIGNS

ANY OLD IRON ASTORIA JACKSON

These eye-catching materials are immediate show stoppers that glisten with each movement.

LAURA CITRON KAHINDO

blackandwhites...

HIDE SOCIETY ANJIB DESIGNS ARCHITEXTURE

LITTLE JO DESIGNS

The timeless black and white pair offer a classic look or a fun twist with a pop of color.

WEDNESDAY

MAR 8

LOCATION:

DOORS:

SHOW:

UNION STATION 06:00PM 07:00PM

TOREEMARIE

www.toreemarie.com

@toreemariegoetz

YETLUXXE

https://www.etsy.com/shop/yetluxxe @yetluxxe

REDUCE.

https://reducefashion.com/ @reduce fashion

STREETCAVIAR

https://streetcaviar.com @officialstreetcaviar

DUSTINLOVELAND

@dustinloveland

ELUBYELON

@elu.by.elon

SYDNEYLENOX

https://www sydneylenox com

@SydneyLenox

CELESTEGRACIANO

https://celestegraciano.wixsite.com/portfolio

A.MUSEMIXX

https://www amusemixx com

@a musemixx

SOPHIEABREY

https://sophieabrey.com

@ sophieabrey

THURSDAY

MAR 9

LOCATION: DOORS:

SHOW:

UNION STATION 06:00PM 07:00PM

https://mersea.com @merseaco

REGALSTATUS

https://www regalstatus com @regal status

IRONTOGS

https://www.irontogs.com

@irontogs

MPOWER

MERSEA @mpower.apparel

VANYADESIGNS

https://vanyadesigns.com @vanyadesigns

3MINC

https://www.threeminc.com @3minc

COCOANDILIA

https://www.cocoandilia.com @cocoandilia

SELVAGECOLLECTIVE

https://selvagecollective.com @selvagecollective

ELSIMARIE

https://elsigrabau.wixsite.com/elsi-marie-designs @elsimarie

J.MULLINAPPAREL

https://www.jmullin.com @jmullinapparel

FRIDAY

MAR 10

LOCATION:

DOORS:

SHOW:

UNION STATION 06:30PM 07:30PM

ARCHITEXTURE

https://www.architextureclothing.com

@ArchitextureClothing

LAURACITRON

https://lauracitron.com

@bylauracitron

MCCARTNEYQUINN

https://mccartneyquinn com

@mccartneyquinn

CASAREZ

https://www.amandacasarez.com

@amanda.casarez

79ROZE

https://79roze com

@79Roze

TIVONACOUTURE

https://www.tivonanaturals.com

@tivonanaturals

NIDALUHANDMADE

https://www.amusemixx.com

@a.musemixx

SATURDAY

MAR 11

LOCATION:

DOORS:

SHOW:

UNION STATION 06:00PM 07:30PM

https://www.mozzedesigns.com

@mozzedesigns

https://graciekeydesigns com

@graciekey designs

KINDRED

https://www.thekindredshops.com @thekindredshops

BLACKGUHTAR

@black guhtar llc couture

JOSHUAJCHRIS

http://www.joshuajchris.com @joshuajchris

MAANGBYYASIFAYAL

https://maangstudio.wixsite.com/maang @maangstudios

MOZZE https://www.salaciousfruit.com @salaciousfruit

GRACIEKEY https://hidesociety.us

SALACIOUSFRUIT

HIDESOCIETY

@hide society

ANYOLDIRON

https://www.anyoldiron.us

@anyoldiron

VictoriaAdams

JaylanAdlam

TasiaAlexandria

JordanAlford

BenjaminAllen

JosephAllen

BiancaAlonzo

BrittanyAnderson

JayvonAnderson

KatieAult

TaylorBagsby

LeviBailey

LaurenBaker

SophieBanfield

CharlotteBarber

JohnnyBarnett

IyonnaBarris

CamrynBenanti

AshleyBenson

RichelleBillberry

NatalieBishop

MicheleBogle

CoryBonner

EileenBradshaw

AriellBraem

AliciaBriggs

TaylorBronson

LoriBrown

BrookeBurbidge

RaeganBurke

JerraButterfield

CadenceByrd

NataliaCantwell

SydniCaw

AndreaCervantes

IsmaelCervantes

DanielaCervantesGarza

CynthiaChen

AlexisChicalas

JenniferClaar

DarciClark

AubrieClarke

CorraClawson

KristoferClay

BrookelynCline

ShakeriaCohen

GraceColeman

KeiundraCollier

AllieConard

JolieConner

AmericusCounts

AlyssaCrowder

GabrielCutchlow

KatlynDado-Hood

ElizabethDains

DominicDavie

JalisaDavis

KylieDavis

MahiomyDeLaCruz

MeghanDean

EameshiaDedner

NatashaDenmon

AspenDePeralta

JulianDominguez

EllaDubois

AlainaDudzik

ElleDummermuth

BreannaDurbin

CandiEager

AveryEagleson

KaitlynEarley

TyraEastwood

CarinnaEdwards

MarquitaElizabeth

MorganElliott

RJEloshII

AshleyEpperson

CorinthianErvin

RandyEstrin

DominiqueEvans

TyiaEveridge

ChantellFlores

CynthiaFlorez

AprilFlowers

HarperFlynn

JuliaFlynn

MickyFoos

KhloeeFord

TeresaFoster

AmyFouchia

BrooklynFranklin

ClaireFranklin

LiaFricke

VianceFriends

MimiGabor

GiannaGiarraputo

MariahKelliGivens

YascheGlass

PrincessGloto

LilyGojcevic

SiennaGolden

GabrielGonzalez

AdriannaGould

SophiaGrantham

LydiaGraves

CincereGray

SophiaGreene

CameronGunter

AlaynaHaddock

AlissaHadjian

CalebHahn

KourteneyHalksworth

LaklynnHanlon

CalHansen

AutumnHardman

DanielleHardy

ShaleyHarper

JenniferHarris

StephanieHarris

AshleyHaverman

AvaHawkins

KellyHawkinsSkinner

LoveHeitman

KiannaHenderson

JasmineHenry

JavierHermosilloJr

KristenHildebrand

AndrewHill

HunterHill

MeganHill

ShaneHill

KatherineHoatson

RebeccaHollar

BayleeHolloman

ArisHolman

CierraHoward

TiaraHoward

SophiaHurley

StefanieHurley

AfnanHussain

DavidIngram

DevonJackson

AlexisJohnson

ChristopherJohnson

LilyJohnson

MayaJohnson

QuantelJohnson

TerraJohnson

JacquelineJose-Flores

AmyKaba

DariaKalishina

AvaKeating

GabrielleKill

RachelKim

SidneyKuhn

IvyLaboy

RoseLagergren

DaqwaziLane

JamisonLange

SophieLaVoie

AriannaLawler

CaylaLawrence

TaylorLembright

FrankieLeocardi

R O S T E R

DebonieLewis

KristinaLobb

RebeccaLombe

BrendaLong

AustinLoughrey

MorganLowery

MonicaLucena

SavannahMabery

ShannaMack

JesseMacklll

SylviaMaldonado

LinMarando

NoahMarks

KenyaMartin

LexiMartin

TaylorMatthews

LillianMawby

HaileyMayfield

ChloeMcCoy

MarioMcCoy

AnnalyseMcDermott

AsiaMcFarthing

JacquelineMcKinney

SarahMcMurry

PerrinMcTye

TatianaMeddling

AmaraMeeks

MalloryMeeks

MatticMeinhardt

BrayanMendoza

NicholasMeyer

AvariMeyers

BrittanyMiller

JulainMitchell

PorshaeMo’nique

LanaMoerer

FaithMoise

FionaMolloy

ImuniqueMoodyMcBride

RanaeMoodyWright

AshaMoore

MiaMorales

MichelleMorris

SkylarMorse

AngelaMurphy

EmanualMurry

CambreNapier

DayNewman

PamelaNewton

NguyetNguyen

ArianaNoah

RebeccaNorden

KieraNordike

MassielOrdonez

KatieOzorkiewicz

BayleePace

SoonJenPak

AmandaParra

CorrinePaschal

EricPatton

LukePaulson

IsabellePeterson

EllaPetrusha

CarterPikulski

TheresaPittman

AnnaPollpeter

AnnaPoston

AlexzanderPrince

HannahPutnam

KyzerRamey

MichelleRamirez

PresleyRardon

BaleyReed

BrianaReed

TaylorReed

JalenRegina

AnnieRinghofer

JennRobbins

PaytonRobertson

LizaRogers

DarrenRojohn

OliviaRoland

EugenaRolle

EssenseRosenberger

MichaelaRoss

AndrewRoth

ShanissaRowland

MackenzieRuiz

AdaSadlier

SophieSadrakula

DianaSaidova

CamrynSanchez

LindaSanga

QuinlynnSanneman

AlaxandraScharschell

OscarSchmidt

McCartneySegalo

GioiaSerra

LeahShipley

LatoyaShockley

SaadiaSiddiqua

KeleeSiebold

KeziahSlinkard

AliceSlober

HeatherSlusher

KarliSmith

LaceySmith

PreciousSmith

RileySmith

SoliSolstice

AlleeSombatchareun

KennedySpaulding

CydniStanford

RileySteinman

SaraiStinson

AngelinaStuhr

VincentSung

DoneshaTalley

LailaTaylor

LaurenTaylor

AlyssaTerrono

MichelleThien

RonyceThomas

IsabelTignor

AaronTolbert

RichardTorrence

LautriceTucker

MariahTurner

CodyTveit

AnnaUnverferth

IsyssUrzua

MicheleValadez

BraxtonVanAlst

MeganVandevelde

JasonVasquez

SafiVeronique

BethanyVirgl

LydiaVogel

EvaVonSchlemmer

JenniWahonick

LaylaWalker

EllisWallace

NeviaWallingford

DeonWalton

EllaWalton

AngelineWanamaker

JordanWard

AdrienneWatkins

BriarWatson

AmaniWebb

ChrisWeston

AvaWhitehouse

ParisWhitmill

BryantWilliams

DawsonWilliams

JacksonWilliams

WhitleyWilliams

WhitneyWilliams

GageWilson

RoxanneWilson

GabrielleWussow

AlexandriaYurko

MalleryZion

SkylaBallard

MakennaBillesbach

HavenBlackwolf

LeahByers

BellaClos

KennadiCobbins

JessicaCummins

GabrielleDabney

CortneyGlenn

VictoriaHalder

NeisaIcart

NicoleJohnson

PiperKlyn

MirandaKnauss

KaiaKravitz

RubiMelendez

LillianMiller

AngelaMiller

AllisonMoses

JackieMoss

StephanieMueller

KierraNichols

TenleyRicherson

ChelseaSchultz

RosemarySimpson

KyleeSmith

RylieSytsma

LaryssaTamer

TaraThomas

JadeVanPolen

DelaneyWegner

TaylorWeiss

HaileyWhite

KayteWilliams

DesiraeWoods

I am excited to follow in the tradition of my CFDA colleagues by joining City community to support the extraordinary Kansas City Fashion W organization, led by CEO Phil Willoughby and President Teisha Ba respected partner of the CFDA Connects program amplifying fash America, the work of KCFW is evidence to the national reach of Ameri and the immense talent that exist in towns across the US. I’m inspired b tenacity during these challenging times and I’m grateful that they, understand the power that fashion has to drive growth in our careers, and economy May KCFW endure forever and always as a place wh thrives

I am thrilled to greet the Kansas City Fashion Week community and to congratulate you on another season of monumental growth! I am honored to work with such passionate leaders through the CFDA Connects program such as your CEO, Philip Willoughby, and President, Teisha Barber I applaud Phil and Teisha for continuing the work in Kansas City to build, expand, and amplify platforms and opportunity for fashion creatives & professionals in this region

Elliot Carlyle Consulting Director, CFDA Connects

I must also salute Jennifer Lapka for accepting the charge to lead the Fashion Arts Fund and all the exciting initiatives, activations, and programming that lies ahead The worldwide pandemic of 2020 put many movements on hold COVID-19 was an upset that none of us were prepared for, and I believe we are all still collectively healing from its affects in our own way However, this moment gave us an opportunity to reflect, refresh, renew, and even restart some things I am happy to

see the that while we have the right to be bitter about circumstances, the launch of the Kansas City Fashion Arts Fund is a result of choosing to be better. I am committed to the mission of CFDA Connects to “amplify fashion across America” through our programming initiative with these respected regional fashion organizations. Kansas City Fashion Week will always be near and dear to our heart as a founding Affiliate participant in the program. Phil and Teisha have served on our CFDA Connects Leadership Committee since its inception in 202. Their engagement is just a testament to the pride, enthusiasm, dedication, and belief in the talent that hails from the Kansas City region.

I heard there’s been a lot of celebrating going on because of the Super Bowl game! All hail the Chiefs…let’s show them what these Kansas City Fashion Week can do. I’m sure everyone involved in this show would agree that fashion is a sport too!

Thank you to the entire staff, models, designers…everyone! Thank you for welcoming me with such warm hospitality I have been honored and excited to return with the CEO of the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), Steven Kolb, in 2021 This year, I’m elated to be present with our history-making President, CaSandra Diggs

We came from New York because fashion matters here in Kansas City as well as anywhere

CaSandra Diggs President, Council of Fashion Designers of America

CATE SPENCER

“I don’t like to feel plants in water. It bothers me.” The irony escaped Cate Spencer as she spoke those words to those gathered around to watch her photoshoot, as she is always wrapped in a plant tattoo that extends around her body, and she was, literally, standing in water.

The water she stood in was the Atlantic Ocean. The setting was a photo shoot during the annual KCFW Adventures Caribbean cruise.

The setting was starkly different than her everyday life in Iowa. Cate, you see, is a farm hand. Kansas City Fashion Week models come from every conceivable background. On any given runway there will be models whose day job may be physician, accountant, business manager or student. In that respect, Cate’s background is similar to many other models who take to the runway, but her history and culture have taken her on a most unusual path to Fashion. After losing her mother young in life, Cate and her brother were raised by her father. Being raised in an all-male environment impacted her life and gave her a perspective that has served her well in her journey. Her father and brother taught her “independence” above all. The home was filled with love, but also the expectation for Cate to work hard, be selfreliant, and focus on her goals. Cate applied those principles as a high

school student when she began power lifting competitively. Power lifting isn’t extremely common for high school women, and Cate was unable to find a suitable competitive group that challenged her. After looking at all options, she chose the most competitive group of athletes around to train with – her high school Varsity football team! This future model spent the last two years of her high school training with – and competing with – the Varsity football team. The football team challenged her and pushed her to success, as she attended college on a student-athlete scholarship for powerlifting.

After an injury cut her athletic career short and she returned home, she maintained her rigorous workout regimen as she settled into her daily existence as a bookkeeper and general farm hand for a large family farm. Soon thereafter, as she developed her online portfolio and began to attract attention, her life was changed when it was suggested she may enjoy modeling.

Not knowing anyone involved with KCFW, Cate drove down to a casting. To her surprise she

made the roster and was selected by more than one designer.

“Modeling in KCFW has been a dream. It has changed my life” she said.

KCFW celebrates each and every model who graces our runway. Like Cate, each has their own unique path in their modeling journey. Whether an accountant, student or farm hand, once they get on the runway, they are all referred to with the same word – model.

ADAMBERMAN,photographer CATESPENCDR,model

UNTITLED

ARUNKUMAR,photography

SHIANNMILLER,EVAVONSCHLEMMER, CORYBONNER,models

J.MULLINAPPAREL,NIDALUHANDMADE,clothing

KANSASCITYFASHIONWEEK,production

Kansas City Fashion Week is a nexus of fashion professionals. As a founding memberoftheCouncilofFashionDesignersofAmerica,Inc.’s“CFDAConnects” program,KCFWfeatureslocal,national,andinternationaldesignersduringtwo full weeks of premier runway shows, enabling designers to collaborate with seasonedstylists,make-upartists,models,andphotographerstopresenttheir collectionsinthemostprofessionalatmosphereimaginable.

Kansas City has a rich history in the fashion industry. In the late 1940s, Kansas City's Garment District employed over 4,000 people and boasted that 1 out of every7womenintheUnitedStatespurchasedgarmentsmadeinKansasCity. Inthesuccessfulproductionofovertwenty-twofashionweekseasons,

KCFW has helped bring Kansas City national attention as a fashion industry hubonceagain. Ledbyanexperiencedteamoffashionindustryprofessionals and event planning specialists, KCFW planners set the standard for fashion eventproduction. ThroughpartnershipswiththeMidwest'sleadingcompanies, KCFW continues to serve as a marketing and showcase collaboration for all thoseinvolvedinfashionindustrybusinesses.

bayleepace...

How did you get into modeling?

My dream was to have my own photography business. As time went on, my friends and family would always tell me that I would be a great model I never saw it but I was willing to give it a shot I would try and try but growing up it was very hard to get in the industry. I wanted to give up. But, I kept working and starting to envision myself on that runway and posing for that camera. After a lot of effort it’s all coming to fruition and my dream is becoming reality.

What has been one of your favorite experience in modeling?

This experience with KCFW has been one to remember! Being able to witness and be apart off the promotional shoot is something I am going to be forever grateful for. Getting myself out of my comfort zone and putting myself out there is something I truly needed. I have always been nervous when modeling. But since this opportunity I have gained so much knowledge and confidence. Learning and growing has to be one of my favorite parts of this fantastic experience

What are some other personal interests?

I love drawing, reading, meditation, nature, and music! High school art classes was one gateway to a peaceful day at school. I loved putting all of my ideas on some paper and it turning out awesome. When reading, non-fiction is definitely my go to. I love refreshing my knowledge on subjects like meditation practices, psychology, and spiritual learning. Going on a walk and listening to some of my favorite music is the most peaceful of them all I love being able to go clear my mind and practice my walk like as if I’m on the runway

What are you involved in aside from modeling?

I work full time as a personal shopper and honestly just figuring my life out. I’m only 19 and I have a lot to figure out. I have been practicing making my own bleach art hoodie into a business. It’s taking a lot of time, practice, and effort but surely I’m getting there!

Baylee Pace

INSTAGRAM: @bay1eepace

EMAIL: bay pace morgan@gmail com

JASON ATHERTON EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

MAGAZINE S T A F F

MCCARTNEY SEGALO EDITOR

Jason is a Kansas City native. He graduated from The University of Kansas in 2001 with a degree in Business Administration. Today he works in finance, accounting, and photography. Photography focus includes fashion, events, and concerts/music. His main passion, however, is being a husband and father of four boys. Atherton was an official photographer with KCFW at the first show in the 2012 Fall/Winter season. In 2016 he joined the Kansas City Fashion Week team as the Photography Director. He now serves as VP of Publication. Jason is the founding editor of KCFW The Magazine, and has become an integral part of the leadership team.

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.

P L A N N I N G

T E A M

Joshua Joshua Christensen Christensen PROMOTIONS&EVENTSMANAGER

Phil Phil Willoughby Willoughby

Teisha Teisha Barber Barber

Jason Jason Atherton Atherton VPOFPUBLICATIONS/ EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Layne Layne Whitehouse Whitehouse VPOFOPERATIONS

Maria Maria Savoy Savoy VPOFPRODUCTION/ COMMUNITYRELATIONS

Jermaine Jermaine Reed Reed VPOFPUBLICAFFAIRS

RJ Elosh II RJ Elosh II

Eli Stack Eli Stack

Clarissa Clarissa Knighten Knighten

Aspen Aspen Deperalta Deperalta

Gracie Gracie Key Key

Angelica Angelica Deshawn Deshawn

Julie Julie Tracy Tracy

Laura Laura Kathleen Kathleen Craig Craig Cook Cook

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SHANNA MACK

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ADRIANA MARTINEZ

CHUCK MASON

MARK MCCURNIN

CHARLES MILLER

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ALEX TODD

NICK VERBENEC

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