#STLFW: Caleres Emerging Designer Award Presented by STL Fashion Fund

by June Ann D'Angelo

Last night fashion week in St. Louis kicked off it's series of 3 main fashion presentations with the Emerging Designer Award runway show. I literally saw looks from each designer that I wanted to work into my wardrobe. After the show I met up with some of my favorite STL fashion voices in the city (Laura Heying, Weird Cult(ure); Robby Baker; Katy Noonan, Living Collective) to rehash and it seems my favorites, NOVIS and Houghton, got everyone else a little wet with excitement as well. Although the print choice by NOVIS was rather polarizing, I found the use of them quite breathtaking. But nothing could touch the silhouettes and cohesion of Houghton that earned Katharine Polk a huge $25,000 cash prize!!! 

Here's a little video of all the action below and to see individual looks in more detail, please checkout ALIVE Magazine's coverage by clicking HERE.

Furthering the passion to spotlight a new generation of innovative fashion designers, the mission of the Caleres Emerging Designer Award presented by Saint Louis Fashion Fund is to offer a platform for aspiring designers to gain the attention of national press and buyers, and to offer the grand prize of a cash grant to one designer.

#MOONLANDING: PINS AND NEEDLES

BRAINCHILD EVENTS ANNOUNCES THE EMERGING 6 IN

PINS AND NEEDLES FASHION DESIGN COMPETITION

SAINT LOUIS --- Brainchild Events announces the top six designers for 2015 Pins and Needles Fashion Design Competition.

On August 1 at the Boo Cat Club (812 Union Blvd, St. Louis 63108), competing designers will showcase their collections to fashion-goers and will be judged by a panel of fashion experts. The grand prize package is valued at over $15,000 and a placement within St. Louis Fashion Week 2015. Guests will vote for the T-Mobile Peoples Choice Award via Twitter the night of Pins and Needles.

The six designers showcasing their looks in this year’s competition are St. Louis designer Alexis Cook, Rene Frances, a New Hampshire native, as well as Saint Louis' own Isaiah Jenkins, Ryan Moore, Brittany Rader and Barbara Bultman.

“Pins and Needles supports the creativity, innovation and artistry of new designers by giving them the exposure, experience and tools they need to take their collections from runway to retail,” says Carter.  “Our mission is to elevate the success of our emerging designers—whether just completing their degree, recently graduated or working on their first collection.”

Partnering on this year’s event is Alive Magazine, Boo Cat Club, Lucky Buddha, The Vital Voice Magazine, Local Ambition, Whit Productions and St. Louis Bloggers: Pretty Awkward, Stilettos on a Sunday Morning, geminijunemoon and Weird Culture, along with the events sponsors Baby Lock Sewing, T-Mobile, Lucky Buddah, Reyka Vodka, Sailor Jerry, Now 96.3 and KDR Showrooms.

VIP Doors open at 6pm, GA at 7pm and the runway comes to life at  8pm. Advanced tickets are on sale June 1 and available www.brainchildevents.com. Advanced ticket costs for General Admission is $15 and VIP is $25 (includes cocktails and guaranteed seating for show). Ticket prices at the door will increase to $25 for General Admission and $35 for VIP.

***our new section, #moonlanding, will cover all events around the st. louis area that geminijunemoon will be attending...hope to see you there...***