Last weekend I was invited to an underground fashion show in Seattle. Chance fashion (https://www.facebook.com/ChanceNW) organizes shows for local designers, photographers, and artists. I have never been to an "underground" fashion show, which are notorious for alternative/scene/emo/steampunk/gothic fashion, and didn't know what to expect.
Once at the event, it wasn't the fashion that caught my eye. It was the support from the audience, and the encouragement the designers, photographers, and event organizers gave each other. Attending the show was like being a guest at a family event; I was pleasantly surprised at the closely knit support system. It is this admirable level of support that the artists show for each other that will bring me back to more underground fashion shows.
Though the underground fashion may not necessarily be parallel with my personal style, there were many unique concepts that caught my eye. Most notable were the pinterest-worthy recycled tees from Libertine Clothes by Kristen Ivy, a skirt from Tana Yasu with leather pleats in the back, and flouncy capelets by Rhaychell Anne of ZeroMinx. It will be interesting to observe how their designs evolve and grow in future shows.
-Melinda
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| Libertine Clothes by Kristen Ivy (http://www.activatethearts.com) |
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| Tana Yasu |
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| www.tana-yasu.com |
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| Rhaychell Anne of ZeroMinx |
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| http://zerominx.galestrom-staging.com |
All photos by: Portfolios NW
Have you ever attended an underground fashion show? What are your thoughts?
I haven't attended an underground fashion show, but I love the cute pieces featured in your photos. Glad to see stripes and animal prints still kickin' in. :) xx T. http://tickledpinkwoman.blogspot.com
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Stella from a A Shiny Place
Thank you. That style is a staple and will be available come Spring.
DeleteThe underground fashion show looks amazing! Love that last dress! Such great design and color!
ReplyDeleteRebecca
www.winnipegstyle.ca
Some of these designs are SO freaking cute! :)
ReplyDeleteHayfa
http://chic-and-cliche.blogspot.co.uk
Love these clothes, so amazing!
ReplyDeleteYour blog is great too, going back to check out past posts now!
Kendra
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Such a great idea to support upcoming designers - and thanks for sharing!
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www.dressedwithsoul.blogspot.de
oh wow ! shall we follow?
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cute post!♥ love tana yasu zebra dress!:)
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Thank you very much!!
DeleteThis looks like it was fun. I went to an alternative fashion show once. It was a long time ago and I was working at a store called Retro Viva. There were 3 of them actually one in the UD, one in Capitol Hill and one down town. From what I recall the boutique was involved. It was fun.
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Dressing Ken
I've never heard of an underground fashion show before. This sure does look like so much fun though!
ReplyDeleteThank you ladies for the positive-ity!!!
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