Lili Forrest & Deviations (Richmond)
Lili Forrest began her career with the very successful label “Deviations Dress in Peace” and has conducted business worldwide counting
various celebrities as her clientele including Beyonce, Kendra from “The Girls Next Door”, Paris Hilton, Cher, Pamela Anderson, Diana Ross,
Pink, Usher, Mandy Moore to name a few. She has had clients on the red carpet at the Grammy’s, the Emmy’s, the MTV Music Video Awards as well
as having her designs worn in TV series from “Ugly Betty” to “Beverly Hills 90210” and “Melrose Place”. Her designs have been seen in numerous
music videos, magazine editorials and movies. Her “Lili Forrest” combines her love of design at it’s most challenging level while her “I’m Adored”
line is a celebration of all that is fun and daring in a woman. After over 20 years in Los Angeles, Lili moved to Virginia for a more tranquil lifestyle.
VA Fashion Week is delighted to be working with Lili Forest in producing a show that will be unique, bold and
spectacular!
WEBSITES:
Liliforrest.com
Matthew Casche (New York)
Matthew Cashe is an award winning, Trinidadian born designer specializing in Men and Women's day and evening wear using only the finest mix of fabrics with the detailing
and finishes of a master tailor.
His garments are exqusite and defy description, his client list is a who's who in Hollywood!
. The actress Dalia Phillips (Akeelah and the Bee) wore one of his elegant designs to the 2006 Oscars.
His designs have graced many "red carpet" events. In July of 2010, Matthew presented his line in a solo collection to a full house including national press and celebrities.
Matthew always recieves rave reviews for his brilliant couture designs and the collection he will show at VAFW 2010 is guaranteed to dazzle. Prepare to be amazed by one of the greater New York area's best kept secrets in haute couture.
WEBSITES: myformalwearmatthewcashehouseoffashion.com
Cecilia Perez (Miami)
Originally fron Columbia South America, since she was a little girl, Cecilia Perez was in a painting Studio, where she mastered oil, watercolor and sculpture. She attended Plastic Arts classes and was licensed in Fine Arts.
Design was born within her spirit from Day 1.
Cecilia Perez, carefully crafts each design to be individual. Recently she designed evening gowns for Eva Longoria and for Jennifer Lopez. She has participated in several International runways as well as those in New York and Miami.
Says Cecilia; "I'm Haute Couture Designer for 24 years ago. I love my job is.... passion!!!!
It's very nice for me to know and talk with many people around the world.
I think the most important thing in our lifes is LOVE AND PEACE!!!"
WEBSITES: CeciliaPerez.com
April Spring Designs & Foxers (Norfolk)
Clothing design and manufacturing have been a lifelong dream for April. Educated in Business Management, she spent 15 years in investor relations and business development.
In 2002 April moved towards her dream and opened "Vintage 'n Vogue" where she featured Florida designers. In 2004 she followed her husband to Malaysia and used the
opportunity to study fashion illustration. While in Malaysia, April was invited to show her first collection at Silk Week in HangZhou, China. Shortly afterwards, April created "Foxers" women’s underwear with the waistband design from men’s boxer shorts.
Essentially they serve as a way for women to have the comfort and style of boxer shorts but still look and feel sexy. In a little over a year, "Foxers" has gone from start-up to national distribution, making it's launch nationwide
as well as being the exclusive outfitter for the Lingerie Football League! Celebrity fans include Beyonce, the Backstreet Boys, and Jordin Sparks.
April will be showing her exciting new 2011 collection with lots of surprises!
WEBSITES: AprilSpring.com Foxersboxer.com
Michael Taylor Couture (Richmond)
Michael Taylor never ceases to dazzle and amaze with his couture gowns and his 2010/2011 collection will be no exception! Michael Taylor Couture was born in Richmond, VA when its 2006 spring collection was unveiled.
The business sprang forth from 7th Avenue in New York City where owner Michael Taylor spent 16 years
at his previous fashion firm specializing in women’s and men’s custom fit designer garments in outerwear, sportswear, active sportswear, suiting, and evening/special occasion. Michael has an extensive
background in fashion and has served as an adjuct professor at Parsons School of Design, the Fashion Institute of Technology, and Virginia Commonwealth University. Recently Michael had the privilege of
outfitting several prominent women for the 2009 Presidential Inauguration and Ball. He currently creates his
couture gowns in his studio and shop in Richmond.
WEBSITE: MTCouture.com
Azi Blas & Blas Couture(Richmond)
Azi Blas is foremost a creative and passionate man. From fashion, art and design, now hair and wig designs including headdress.
All this is not coincidental. But God breath and given , his grandmother a humble seamstress and his grandfather a carpenter. His father a photo journalist; Wonderful elements to a great start.
A graduate of Parsons School Of Design, Azi also continued professional studies at the Fashion Institute Of Technology. Although permanently partially disabled, he still believes that one can still do something to some degree!
Starting as a fashion producer at the age of fifteen, seamster, tailor, at the age of nineteen, later as a young man an accessories designer and fashion designer, Azi Blas uses all senses of art and design to produce one of a kind couture gowns, dresses, and separates.
Brehon Williams(Chesapeake)
Brehon Williams, a 20 year old a native of Chesapeake, Virginia, has been designing for 3 years. His unique, innovative, and minimalist-like aesthetic has allotted him the opportunity to participate in numerous
shows across the East Coast. He was awarded the Best Upcoming Designer Award at the 2009 Virginia Fashion Awards. His line, BREHON (formerly known as Noihsaf or "Fashion Backwards"), is on an upward advance with the help of God,
hard work, and perseverance. "A man's gift makes room for him, and brings him before great men." Brehon will surprise and stun with his latest collection.
WEBSITE: www.modelmayhem.com/760515
Cheryl Altschuler(Columbia, MD)
Cheryl Altschuler, CEO of Cheri Fashions, LLC received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Fashion Design from the prestigious Pratt Institute of New York in 2006.
Recent presentations of Cheryl’s collections include: “Baltimore’s Fashion Week”, 2008, 2009; “VA Fashion Week”, 2008; and the “Fashion For Hope” charity fashion event, Washington, D.C., 2009.
Cheri Fashions, LLC’s collection for evening, couture and ready-to wear outfits is comprised of vibrant colored prints combined with stretch cotton and velour fabrics highlighted with faux fur,
faux leather and other trims. The clothing that Cheryl designs provides a fresh and perky look for all ages. Her creative use of stretch fabrics in her fashion designs permits a wide variety of
women of all shapes and sizes to look stunning. She gets her inspiration from natural pristine environments such as rain forests and oceans. Cheryl uses a variety of colors in her designs inspired
by animals and their surrounding natural habitats. Cheryl designs outfits versatile enough for sports wear and après sports, allowing the individual to mix and match pieces,
and to go from daywear to eveningwear.
WEBSITE: www.cherifashions.com
Marina Makaron (Moscow/New York)
Russian-born designer Marina Makaron spent her life living, working and studying in diverse metropolises ranging from Moscow and London, to Paris and Philadelphia. Makaron’s background lies in
International Business, in which she earned her degree at the age of 20 at Drexel University. Upon graduation, she pursued careers as a researcher and analyst until she decided to further her studies
at the London School of Economics and later at the Higher School of Economics in Moscow, Russia. It was not until the conclusion of her second dissertation that her creative calling kicked in and
her passion for design took over. With a nod to her Eastern-European roots, Makaron began experimenting with basic Russian imagery and folklore depictions. Combining her knowledge of the International
marketplace with a penchant for fashion-forward design and a fondness for her culture’s traditions, it was not long before Makaron created a silk collection unlike any other— fusing within its dappled
patterns the nostalgia of times past, the style sensibilities of the present and the global attitudes of the future. Endless nights of generating business and investment plans paid off in the end with
the creation of her line, Marina Makaron Moscow.
WEBSITE: www.marinamakaronmoscow.com
Mikasa La'Charles(Virginia Beach)
A graduate of the College of William & Mary who interned in Paris , Mikasa was the winner of last years student designer competition. In 2009 she began working for A.K.O.O. and Play Clothes
designs as well as working freelance as a stylist and designer. She was delighted in the summer of 2010 to accept an offer to work in the New York fashion house of Laundry by Shelli Segal. Mikassa is also
creating her own couture line and will return home to VA to debut at VA Fashion Week 2010. Her designs are highly original and
include everything from swimwear to evening and cocktail dresses, from the very wearable to the spectacular couture meant to dazzle! We look forward to a dazzling show from
emerging star Mikasa La’Charles
WEBSITE: www.mikasalacharles.com
Sylvia Hill & Clu? (Hampton)
Sylvia Hill has always had the passion and heart for fashion! Because of this, in 2008, CLU? clothing line was launched.
Sylvia has jumped into fashion from the very bottom from a vision and is working diligently towards success with no limits! With a fresh Spiritual concept, her designs are to keep
you gorgeous as well as encouraged. Sylvia has experience in counseling men amd women towards finding ways to better their lives...now she is joining the fashion world in keeping people
beautiful as well as continuing her mission to encourage their Spiritual prosperity.
Willie Hall (New Jersey)
Willie Hall
After working for 20 years as a medical assistant, Willie Hall felt fashion was her true calling and
went back to school to learn what was new in the fashion industry. She says "DESIGNERS ARE NOT MADE THEY'RE BORN. I owe all of what I do to God because he made me,
and the amazing people he allowed me to meet along the way." Her designs have taken the industry by storm, her collection shown at VAFW 2009 was a stunning success. We all eagerly anticipate the brand new line Willie will show at VAFW 2010!
WEBSITE: myspace.com/williehallfashion
Many More Designers TBA Soon!
CONTACT: Ann Leister
FAX: 757.282.7669
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3419 Virginia Beach Blvd. # 149
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
