Recyclable Designers

 

 

 

 

 

 

Julionne Johnson

Julionne Johnson has always expressed a love for sewing and designing since in high school when she took Home Economics. Julionne’s grandmother presented her with a sewing machine for Christmas in 2012. As much as she had a passion for sewing the only problem was after trials and errors, she realized that this was not possible to excel in. Simple hemlines and zipper fix were possible but no extravagant sewing that would stand out. With her creative background as an actor, writer, director, and not giving up attitude, she got the idea about making a paper skirt for a creative photoshoot as a model in September 2013. Julionne received compliments from photographers and other models for the outbox thinking and designs.
In December 2013, Julionne started her own clothing design Recycled Integrated Possibilities (R.I.P) Designs, fashion with a creative twist and used recycle paper & materials to create all types of designs. Julionne signed up with Patricia Sharma owner of Snooty Booty Designs to help connect Julionne with Modele Net an online modeling agency. As a recycle designer with model Net, R.I.P Design began to gain numerous clienteles.
R.I.P Designs collections have been worn by numerous models and has been seen on the runway such as the Charlotte Fashion Week, NC Fashion Week, St. Louis Red Carpet Extravaganza in St. Louis, East Coast Take7 Fashion Show in New Jersey, Renaldo Style Fashion Week in Fairmont, NC and Le Reve Elite Supermodel fashion show in Georgia. R.I.P Designs next stop is New Jersey City for the upcoming Fashion Week in September 2015. The possibilities are unlimited for this talented young lady.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amberle Linnea

Amberle is an award-winning cosplayer who regularly appears at comic conventions around the country. “Cosplay” = costume plus play, usually associated with “geekery” genres – sci fi, comic books, etc. Amberle’s work has been featured in the Girls of the Con Calendar (twice), in AlmostNerdy.com, in CosCouture, and in other publications. Her full profile can be seen at facebook.com/AmberleLinnea (Amberle Linnea Cosplayer if searching).
Amberle deliberately chooses characters that challenge her to learn new artistic techniques. The last year has been mostly devoted to learning how to make true steel-boned corsets (mostly because, ahem, she likes the silhouette they create). 2015 and 2016 are focused on adding textures, complexity, and special effects – lights, sounds, etc.
When she’s not dressing up, Amberle Linnea drinks too much red wine; reads crazy amounts of fiction; romps with her ten pets; refuses to see the Ender’s Game movie (because it can NEVER compare to the book); and tries to identify piercings and tattoos she can add without exposing them in her day time corporate career.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lisa Kathleen Gatlin

Lisa Kathleen Gatlin is the president of LKG Designs. Her designs have been featured in Charlotte Seen Fashion Week and CNN. The designer has worked on numerous photo shoots, as well as worked as a stylist and model so her experience in the fashion industry is extensive. Lisa’s passion is capturing the essence of fashion as an art form with attention to detail and texture. She finds the beauty in everything and truly finds inspirations for each unique piece from the world around her. Her designs focus on women’s haute couture, infusing vintage inspiration with contemporary styles.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rachel Cheatem

Rachel Marie was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa and now currently resides in Charlotte N.C. Rachel Marie is a self-taught fashion visionary and stylist as well as an up and coming designer. Inspired and introduced to fashion at an early age by her mother Rachel Marie knew that fashion was her heart. As she continues to learn and evolve as a stylist and designer, her creative mind continues to display her expressions of art in her styles and designs. She is currently in the works of starting a fashion styling consultant business, Elite styles by Rachel Marie, and continues to design and hopes to one day have her designs showcased on runways all over the world.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Danee

Sarah Danee is the lead designer of her local Charlotte business, Just Beautiful LLC. Capturing the beauty and allure of the Carolinas with her photography, jewelry and art is her favorite past time and passion. Her work incorporates the special nuances of the four seasons in the southern region of the United States. While her photography compliments the native plants and heritage of Charlotte, her art explores the whimsical nuances and daily beauty of everyday life. Her custom jewelry pieces incorporate her ability with cutting and faceting natural stones that are set into precious metal designs. Durable enough to be worn every day or utilized as accent pieces for special occasions many customers have fallen in love with these one-of-a-kind accessories.
When you say “Just Beautiful” you are speaking of photography, art and jewelry products that reflect Southern Elegance and Timeless Style. And, you are speaking of the individual beauty of every woman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cordeo Fashions

Malou and Venie were born and raised in the Philippines, and immigrated here to the US. They have been performers and choreographers for the FACC (Filipino American Community of the Carolinas) for many years, and enjoy high fashion as well as designing Philippine-inspired costumes.
Malou T. Cordery moved to the US in 1992 and established residence in California. She moved to Charlotte in 1999 with her husband and two daughters, and immediately became involved with community outreach here in Charlotte, participating as a dancer and choreographer at the Asian Festival, UNCC’s International Festival, and Festival in the Park. Malou also served as 1st vice president of the FACC. Her love of fashion began at a young age, but her artistic side emerged as she began making traditional Filipino costumes for her daughters to wear during cultural performances. Using craft materials to embellish her costumes enabled her to transition as a recyclable designer.
Venie Tadeo is an engineer by profession. He loves running and landscaping. His love of fashion was acquired while in school in the Philippines. He moved to the US in the 1980’s and lived in Hollywood, California for many years, during which time he became inspired by the couture of the Hollywood stars, which brought out his latent artistic talent for fashion and the arts.
Together, Malou and Venie make up Cordeo Fashions, and are excited to participate again this year in CharlotteSeen Passport for Fashion and Fashion Week in the unconventional design category.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emily Kramer

Emily has been designing and making dresses and clothing since she was in elementary school, for backyard plays and school. In 2008 she founded Anno Domini Designs – a clothing company where she designs women’s clothing, costumes, theater wardrobe, and period wear. She enjoys participating in recycled designs as a creative outlet, and as a personal challenge. It allows a form of expression she doesn’t get every day, and lends a drama to the runway she thrives on.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sara Ward

My love for the creative process of fashion design has been instilled in me since my mother taught me how to sew when I was very young. I was in the Rising Star program at Savannah College of Art and Design the summer before my senior year in high school. I fell in love with the school and ended up majoring in Fashion Design. Although my life has taken many paths, fashion will always be a part of who I am. I love to design and create empowering garments as I believe it can truly change how a person feels about themselves. I was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana and raised throughout almost all of the Southern states. Seeing the different cultures around the United States has inspired me to want to create items for every different type of woman.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ebony Henderson

Ebony Henderson was brought up in a loving home in the beautiful Carolina’s. Her mother said she has had a gift but was unclear what it was. Ebony took sewing classes in high school and that’s when she found her turn love, FASHION! Ebony continued to build on her talent through study at The Art Institute of Charlotte. Her bold, new age retro styling is eye catching for the runway, yet appropriate for everyday wear. When she’s not stopping traffic with her “it girl” fashion, Ebony is being a full time mother to her son Donavan. Her son, boyfriend, and family have been her biggest inspiration from day to day. You may have seen her featured in fashion events such as Charlotte Fashion Week 2012 or Passport Fashion 2013, she has recently started her own fashion business called Navanod’s Styling Service (www.navanodstylingservice.com). She’s happy to be apart of Charlotte Fashion Week 2015 to showcase her style again.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NCAT Winner: Kristen Rollins

Kristen-Kristeanna is an innovative brand that is new to the fashion world. My name is Kristen Rollins I’m a young designer who believes designing is simply dreaming. It is a brand that exceeds the rules and limitations in fashion. It is an art form that cultivate dreams and explores possibilities. It is a brand that reminds people to never stop dreaming.

 

 

 

 

NCAT Winner: Keianna Smalls

Keianna is a Fashion Merchandising and Design student at North Carolina A&T State University. She stems her creativity and inspiration from her mother, who is also a custom fashion designer. She began to sew and design at the age of 9 and received her first sewing machine at 12, from there on everything has been self-taught. With the help of college education her designs continues to improve constantly. I would describe Keianna’s fashion designs as bold, unique and fashion forward. Keianna’s ultimate goal after graduation is to have her own fashion boutique right here in the triad area.

 

 

 

 

 

 

NCAT Winner: Jamye Schofield

Jamye Schofield is a recent graduate of North Carolina A&T State University who has been illustrating unique articles of clothing since age 14. During her college years, she has performed digital design and digital formatting work. Since graduating, she has been focusing on translating these fashion illustrations into tangible pieces of art. Although the style of her designs have evolved over the years, her objective has remained clear; provide young women with a way to feel alluring while maintaining their professionalism. To some, this seems a fantasy, but it is a challenge Jamye is taking by the horns. This is her first time displaying her work at Charlotte Fashion Week, but it will certainly not be the last.