Quanecia Fraser of KETV hosted our show with grace and attitude. She was styled by the lovely, Maddie Graham aka The Frugal Fox, with clothing her sustainably sourced secondhand and vintage finds.
The runway show continued with collections from our Emerging Designers, starting with, Mauve Decade, bringing us to the digital world through a playful lens. Ana Orescanin followed with an ode to the early 2000’s. Next, Namaste NYC brought traditional, handmade Indian textiles to Omaha. Then, House of Haze turned taboo themes into cozy streetwear. Casandra Drouin gave us chic and timeless silhouettes with a Parisian flare. AJÉAD continued the show with modern workwear for the classic woman. Bleeding hearts and romantic gowns filled the Milan Laser Runway, by KTHOMPSON. Closing out the first half, Carl’s Bad Designs presented a joyful explosion of pink.