Empower: to give power or authority to; to enable or permit. Eight Emerging Designers set out to clothe their muses in confidence and tell a story with their garments.
Hit the Borsheims Red Carpet Experience, get celebrity treatment in the VIP Lounge*, and enjoy live entertainment and shopping during the Pretty in Patina Pre-Party. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show at 8 p.m. Debut of new collections by the following designers:
Crystal Brakhage Designs- recent graduate raised in the small town of Tobias, NE, Crystal is planning a Black and Gold evening wear collection featuring her original fringe and unique vinyl strapwork.
Em's Trends- high school student, Emily Pillard is a custom special occasion designer inspired by nature and florals. Emily believes that every girl deserves to feel confident and beautiful which is reflected in her designs.
Makaylee Gayed Designs- Lincoln-based women and childrenswear designer presenting a “mommy and me” resort wear collection.
Miranda Hanson Designs- 17-year-old student designer presents an evening wear collection featuring couture techniques inspired by the forest. Hand dying, layering, beading, and fabric manipulation will be featured throughout.
m0d- high school student designer, Paige Modlin, is an aspiring streetwear fashion designer for men and women. Paige focuses on color theory and is inspired by bringing something into existence.
Re'ChaunStyles- designer Demetria Geralds began sewing at the age of ten. She has combined her adventurous spirit with experiences from her Air Force career to design “garments that tell a story from materials that have a story.”
Stella B- University of Nebraska-Lincoln student majoring in Fashion Design and Fashion Merchandising aspiring to create her own brand and create a new collection, Dreamscape inspired by “spur-of-the-moment” actions.
VANYA DESIGNS- Alicia Ybarra designs exquisite custom pieces for the real woman that reflects her beauty, inspires her towards love and brings her dreams to life.
*VIP Lounge only available to those with ticket types: VIP I, VIP II, Ultra VIP Cabana