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Featured Designers from VA Fashion Week 2010
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
Francesca Bachour (Italy/Houston)
She was born in the Bologna province and she moved at 4 years old to a small town called
Taglio di Po. Discovering her passion for sewing and design, she moved back to Bologna to
study, increasing her love for high couture and craftsmanship, characteristics that unite her
personality and the Italian tradition. After having graduated, she decided to study abroad in
order to learn English and to add to her knowledge of fashion and management. This, and the
opportunity for business, are the reasons why she moved to Houston, TX, enrolling at the
University of Houston-Downtown. The name Francesca Bachour was born when Francesca
Zaghi and Sara Bachour decided to fulfill their dream and open a fashion company together.
When Bachour left the company, Zaghi, who used to take care of the managerial part of the
company, took in her hands the design part as well, keeping the name to simplify the transition.
Francesca’s first collection is this Spring 2011. Francesca Bachour wants to create outfits for an elegant
woman, someone who cares about fashion without giving up simplicity and comfort. Style and elegance are
mixed in handmade dresses, coming from a country that is famous for its couture and its traditions: Italy.
WEBSITES: francescabachour.eu
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
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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
Bozena Carter (UK)
"Paper dolls. This is what I blame for my obsession. When I was a child growing up in
Poland I would spend countless hours dressing them up in my own paper clothes
designs making sure my favourite doll, Beata, had the prettiest dress of all. I was lost in
my own fantasy world and I loved. My wardrobe is full of stories. Each item of clothing has
a tale to tell .mainly in my head. And I love each item in a different way. Is it wrong for a
person to want to wear each item a specific number of times so the item in question
doesn’t feel unloved? Recently I have shown my collection at Leeds Fashion Show, which
was pretty amazing seeing pretty models in my own creations. This made me realize that I
want do this for rest of my life."
WEBSITE: www.facebook.com/people/Bozena-Carter/552693804
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
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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
Stephon Stallings/Vintage Hazel (Virginia Beach, VA)
Born and partially raised in Brooklyn New York, Stephon Stallings entered the world of
design at a young age. As a child, Stephon has always showed a great interest in fashion by
illustrating elementary design concepts.By the time Stephon was done with his sophomore
year in high school he had taught himself how to sew and was producing clothing from his
illustrations; and because of his talent, Stephon has designed for numerous local designers,
fashion shows, and clients. At the age of 20, Stephon has created a female clothing line
called Vintage Hazel that showcase his love for old time fashions with a new twist. Vintage
Hazel is an elite clothing company targeted towards the urban community. The company is
designed to provide vintage couture fashions with an edge, geared towards young women and men to set
them apart from the average consumer.
WEBSITE: vintagehazel.weebly.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!
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WEBSITE: myspace.com/williehallfashion
CONTACT: Ann Leister
EMAIL: vafw@splashmodel.com
FAX: 757.282.7669
SNAIL MAIL:
Splash Model Management
3419 Virginia Beach Blvd. # 149
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
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