Omaha FASHION Magazine Issue #2 2012

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EKAPON COVER PHOTO SHOOT

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EDITOR IN CHIEFBrook Hudson

EXECUTIVE PRODUCERNick Hudson

ART DIRECTOR Amy Gibbs

PHOTO EDITORS Ali Babe

LeAnn Nevels

STYLISTJared Spence

ON THE COVERDesigner: JHaus, available at Denim Saloon

Photographer: Ekapon TanathaCo-producers: An Vu, Brandon Rial

Model: Nicole Keimig, courtesy of Development

Hair and Makeup: Rhodora for Chanel, Joe Novotny and Dustin Simms for Rain Salon

Location: Omar Bakery

We were honored to have Ekapon as our cover photog-rapher for this issue of Omaha FASHION Magazine. He’s been involved with OFW since the very beginning in helping us set a vision for Omaha’s fashion scene.

His starting point for this shoot was Avedon. He says, “It’s hard to mention his name as an inspiration, almost like saying you’re going to try to emit light after staring at the Sun.” We love the elegant lines, the hand gestures, and the pool of light featured in this shoot. Old techniques added authenticity and a portrait-like quality, while the use of gels made this shoot contemporary for OFW fashions.

Ekapon is a photographer who has been published locally and abroad. He has had numerous solo and group shows around Omaha and was the recipient of the first OEA award for his photography. Accounting for some of the tongue-in-cheek quality of his pho-tography, Ekapon is an award-winning aesthetic den-tist at Old Market Dental. While photography allows for an expression of emotion, his work as a dentist also allows for expressions of beauty.

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We are very excited to be celebrating our fifth year of fashion week in Omaha!

It is remarkable to think of that first year - with 12 design-ers and 60 models - about how fashion in Omaha is once again on the rise! This is also our fifth edition of Omaha FASHION magazine and we are thrilled to have Ekaphon shoot the cover and lead story. He is one of the region’s star fashion photographers. The story that accompanies Eka-phon’s shoot examines that state of our regional modeling scene and details how Omaha’s original fashion diva, Nancy Bounds, created a legacy that is thriving and spreading its influence across the U.S. today.

There is often a lot of attention given to the young design-ers, of which we have a disproportionally large group here. But there wouldn’t be excitement for the young designers if their more established counterparts weren’t making great progress on the national and international stage outside of OFW. We are proud of KKINI by Michaela Cawley, whose work is seen in international fashion magazines; Yolanda Diaz who is producing and selling thousands of pieces on a national website; and Toxic Sadie by Erin Thomas whose lux swimsuits have been featured in Sports Illustrated. Plus, two newcomers are hitting the ground running this season. Omaha resident Chad Carr is re-launching the nationally famous Leggoons brand, while JLynn Hausmann is launch-ing the JHaus premium denim brand that is inspired by her family’s ranch up in North Central Nebraska. These exciting new designers are manufacturing professionally and have merchandise available for sale around the country. All of these businesses are creating local enterprise and employ-ment, which is a testament to the development of our local fashion scene.

We are pleased to announce that the Saturday Finale will feature more designers than ever before with a “best of show” approach – 23 collections in all. One notable emerg-ing talent is that of Jeff Hanson, an 18-year-old who is re-markable in so many ways. An accomplished artist who sells his work to the likes of Elton John and raises hundreds of thousands for charities through his art sales each year, Jeff will debut his first fashion collection this season. And the most amazing part? He has been legally blind since the age of 6. He brings a whole new meaning to “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” He paints the way he sees the world – a dazzling array of color and texture. And now that vision is brought to life in fashion for the first time ever.

We look forward to seeing you alongside the runway!

Brook & Nick HudsonOmaha Fashion Week Producers

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Photography by EKAPON and teamStory by Leo Adam Biga

Proteges of Model School Diva Nancy Bounds Pay Forward her Coaching by Helping Develop Models and Build the Omaha Fash-ion Ecosystem

There was a time when aspiring Omaha models took their cues from a pair of di-vas with their fingers on the pulse of the high fashion world.

J.L. Brandeis & Sons fashion merchan-diser Elaine Jabenis drew on her expe-rience as a stage actress and regular at-tendee at New York and Paris fashion weeks to produce runway extravaganzas.

But for training there was no one like the late modeling-acting-finishing school di-rector Nancy Bounds, a charismatic fig-ure whose theatrical graduation shows were legendary. Her Nancy Bounds Stu-dios developed countless young men and women for careers in fashion.

When Jabenis retired in the late 1990s and Bounds died in 2007 it left a gap. With the growth of Omaha Fashion Week, the launch of modeling schools by Bounds proteges Alyssa Dilts and Robin Jones Giffford and the formation of Fashion Institute Midwest the metro now has the makings of a fashion infra-structure unseen here before.

Nebraska natives Dilts and Gifford are just two of many success stories who came out of the Bounds Studios. Oth-ers include former model Renee Jeffus, models-turned-actresses Jaime King and Rebecca Staab, actress January Jones, photographer Michael Dar, Fac-tor Women Model Management wom-en’s division director Stephen Hall and Ford Models Chicago director of scout-ing Shannon Lang.

“She gave people like us our start in the industry,” Dilts says of Bounds. “We kind of have this little network.”

Dar, who began as a model and styl-ist before turning fashion shooter, says Bounds gave him and others the “belief anything’s possible. She taught us to be fearless and to step outside the box. It’s amazing the things she instilled. She was such a pygmalion. Quite a force.”

Hall, who also modeled before becom-ing a scout, says he utilizes daily things Bounds taught him to prepare models.

“Nancy was one of the originals for this whole concept of what a modeling school is,” says Hall. “I realized when I got out in the industry how together and tight Nancy had her program and how pre-pared her graduates were when they got through there.

“I think she was one of the first people that really understood there’s so much

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PHOTOGRAPHY EKAPONCO-PRODUCERS AN VU, BRANDON RIALMAKEUP BY RHODORA FOR CHANELHAIR BY JOE NOVOTNY, DUSTIN SIMMS FOR RAIN SALONMODELS CHRISTINA, NANCY, SARAH, ELISA, KAT, TREZA, LAURA, WITH NICHOLE, DACIA COURTESY OF DEVELOPMENTLOCATION OMAR BAKERY


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KATE WALZ FOR JUST BECAUSE, JUANTIESHA CHRISTIAN FOR SUSHE BY J. TRACY, LAMEESHA STUCKEY, AUDRA MCAVADDY FOR CORIANDER,

TERRY JEN BUCKNER FOR NUEVINTAGE APPAREL, JUANTIESHA CHRISTIAN, KAITLYN FITZGERALD FOR KAIT BLU, DAN RICHTERS,

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DESIGNERJLYNN HAUSMANN FOR JHAUS


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more to being a model than being beau-tiful and having correct measurements. She somehow had the foresight to un-derstand the direction the business is going in, which is the girl who has the right personality and knows how to handle herself on camera.”

A New WaveDilts and Gifford represent a new wave of local talent developers with connec-tions to the past. Each brings years of top-flight national experience in the industry. Their classes are inspired by what they learned from Bounds and other industry pros. Just as Bounds did, both women expose students to many different facets of the fashion biz.

Following a brief modeling stint Dilts, an Omaha North graduate, taught for Bounds. After studying at the Interna-tional Academy of Design in Chicago she headed the runway division for Elite Mod-el Development there. She later worked as the agency’s director of New Faces and Development, traveling the U.S. scouting and developing new models.

A talented newcomer she developed, Maria Bradley, opened Alexander Wang’s 2011 New York Fashion Week show. Dilts accompanied her to Milan for a Versace show and to Paris for a Balenciaga show.

Dilts recently returned to Omaha to launch her own modeling school and placement agency, Development. Its name reflects her passion.

“That’s what I do, that’s what I’m known for, that’s such an integral part of the modeling industry. That’s why I decided to lend my expertise and follow my heart, which is giving young people opportunities.”

To blossom.

Gifford modeled internationally four years then scouted, developed, styled and booked new models for IMG Mod-els in New York City. She worked at Taxi magazine before serving as direc-tor of scouting at Elite in the Big Apple, where she got her professional model-ing start. She returned to her hometown of Lincoln in 1991, married, raised a family and worked in the nonprofit and corporate worlds before launching her own company, Springboard for Success, in 2007.

“I love using what I know as a model and agent to find and develop young girls,” she says. “Young models have to get de-velopment somewhere. If they go to New York and somebody takes them under their wing that’s great but it can be a very expensive venture.”

Like Bounds before them Gifford and Dilts emphasize personal development over strictly modeling instruction.

“Really what we do in our school is teach life skills so they can be success-ful in anything they do,” says Gifford. “I use all of my background to teach communication, interviewing, etiquette, presentations, making first impressions. Students learn poise, confidence, how to

command a room. We really drill that home first and then we teach the model-ing on top of it.”

Giving students a solid foundation for how to carry themselves is more impor-tant than ever, say Gifford and Dilts, be-cause few young people are taught such things anymore and rising interest in modeling is making an already competi-tive field harder than ever to break into.

Modeling 101“I think back in the day girls wanted to be Miss America and now they strive to be models,” says Dilts.

She says until recently a young person living somewhere far from the fashion capitals had little access to the industry except through magazines. That’s all changed.

“Now our whole industry is pushed forward through the Internet and real-ity TV shows like America’s Next Top Model.”

That exposure, she says, gives young people the sense “it could be a possibil-ity for them as well.”

Gifford says shows like that also offer a distorted view of the industry, leading many aspirants to mistakenly believe modeling is easy and is only about hav-ing a pretty face and slim body.

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to be fit and healthy. We want girls who know their angles, who can sell clothes, who know how to speak with their face. One look with a smile is not enough.

“You have to have the right mentality. You have to be serious about it, you have to be on time. They don’t realize it’s a job, it’s hard, it’s a business. You’re your own brand when you’re a model and if you don’t understand that and you can’t fig-ure out how to create it, then it’s not going to happen for you.”

Hall says, “There’s definitely a method to it and there’s definitely things a mod-el does need to be prepared for.”

Gifford says a must resource for would-be models is the website models.com. “It’s the industry bible.” She also ad-vises anyone serious about it get busy acting since so much of modeling is role-playing.

Mostly, Gifford hammers home the re-alities of the modeling industry.

“I tell them the truth. I tell them how hard it is. That even most girls who sign with agencies don’t make it because they just cant take it. If someone’s still willing to go through my school after I tell them all that then they’re there for the right reason.”

She gives students a further dose of real-ity by taking a group to New York City once or twice a year.

“We visit models’ apartments, we visit agencies, we go behind the scenes at magazines and with designers.”

She took six girls to NYC in July. Last year her group did New York Model Camp, where she says top model Coco Rocha personally taught “the girls pos-ing, how to come alive on camera, how to move their body, how to show tension and anger and anything you’d want.”

She says Rocha impressed upon the girls know they don’t need to do lingerie and nude work to succeed. “She’s one of the top-paid model and she hasn’t. She told them, ‘Make the choice for yourself be-fore you get in those situations.’”

Dilts also stresses the standards neces-sary to break through are high and the pitfalls many. Having a professional coach who’s lived it is an advantage.

“You have to up your game. Schools like mine that really know what the indus-try is about can give the girls the upper hand,” says Dilts. “If I represent some-one with potential I can get her straight to the person making the decision be-cause I have those contacts. They’re contacts you can’t get walking into an open call.

“My agency is very much focused on the highest caliber of talent because I know what the top agencies are looking for.”

“It’s still all about being an individual and finding your passion,” says Dar, who credits Bounds with teaching him “not to do what everyone else is doing.”

In order to make it, he says, “you have to want it,” adding, “It takes that I-want-to-get-out-of-here drive.”

Gifford and Dilts supply models to Omaha Fashion Week. Dilts conducts “boot camps” for participating models. Half-measures don’t cut it on the unfor-giving runway. Every facet of a model’s walk and look must be scrutinized and honed.

“If their skill level is not up to par it’s very noticeable,” says Dilts.

Platform, Showcase, ResourceOFW gives fashion the kind of stage it hasn’t had here since the big shows Nancy Bounds and Elaine Jabenis orga-nized.

“They really put on quite a show in Omaha, I was really impressed,” says Dar, who attended the spring shows.

Not only has OFW become a destina-tion event, it’s given designers, models, stylists and photographers a high pro-file platform to display their wares. It’s new nonprofit arm, Fashion Midwest Institute, is a mentoring-training-devel-opment resource to help designers take their work to the next level. Because designers and models are joined at the hip and depend on one another to make fashion lines look fabulous, any edge designers get only helps models raise their performance.

“The mission is to support the fashion ecosystem in the Midwest, especially young designers,” says director Brook Hudson. “We have different program pillars: skills development, resource development, business incubation. It’s a great holistic approach to helping de-signers no matter where they are in their career.”

Hudson says the Institute is collabora-tive like the industry it supports.

“We’re looking to leverage and partner with others who are doing things that we can bring to bear to help our designers. In March we did two programs during Omaha Fashion Week for designers in the Institute. One was a pattern grading workshop taught by Isabelle Lott from Pattern Works International.

“Another was a creativity workshop in partnership with Development. Jerell Scott of Bravo’s Project Runway All-stars spent time working with designers showing in the spring shows.”

More recently, the Institute partnered with Princess Lasertron to deliver a pitch workshop to help designers pre-

pare presentations on their collection proposals for the OFW selection panel.

Dilts and Gifford look forward to work-ing with more models to help best show off designers’ creations. They say as OFW, the Institute and their own schools continue growing there may be more op-portunities for Nebraskans to establish careers in fashion.

“I think we’ll see individuals emerg-ing that may not have had a chance to emerge without this support,” Gifford says.

Dilts agrees, adding she’s impressed by what OFW and the Institute have done already. “They really understand the industry and have a handle on what is needed for our city. They understand we can give back to the community by nurturing and showcasing this talent we have here to further their skills.”

Hall, who’s attending his first Omaha Fashion Week in August, sees great val-ue in “encouraging young talent” here because the industry is full of profes-sionals who come out of small markets like Omaha.

In a real sense, Dilts and Gifford are try-ing to do for young people what Nan-cy Bounds did for them. Gifford says Bounds could be a taskmaster but her demanding ways “absolutely” helped prepare her for the rigors of modeling and other fashion jobs.

“There’s a reason why there are so many of us that came out of her school who are over the world working in different capacities, as agents, models, actors, you name it,” says Gifford.

And just as Bounds gave graduating models a runway grand finale that drew scouts from leading agencies around the world (it’s how Jaime King was discov-ered), Dilts and Gifford do the same.

“If you have the connections with those top agencies they’ll fly in to scout those events and see the talent,” says Dilts.

Bounds had the connections. She also had a flair for staging what Dar calls “spectacular shows” that compare with anything he’s seen. Hall agrees, saying the Bounds productions were matchless.

“Everyone knew her name,” says Dilts, “and any scout or agent of a certain age has fond memories of flying into Omaha and finding great girls, and that’s what I want to bring back.”

She looks forward to having one of her own models discovered.

“I can’t wait until I get a girl or a guy with enough potential placed. They’ll forever be ‘mine.’ I think it will be ex-tremely gratifying.”


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WEDNESDAY NIGHT:

CANCER SURVIVOR STYLE SHOW


March 2012 was a season of tremendous growth for OFW. The production moved to a gor-geous new venue at KANEKO that provided the perfect backdrop for the runway. What had been a one-night preview show was trans-formed into a proper season with four nights of fashion shows.

The week began with the first annual Cancer Survivor Style Show featuring looks by Oma-ha boutiques that were modeled by cancer survivors. Over $3,000 was raised for the Inner Beauty Specialty Salon at Methodist Estrabrook Cancer Center.

Traditional OFW runway shows followed, fea-turing collections for F/W from 16 independent fashion designers from around the Midwest. The shows were sold out on Thursday’s children’s wear and fashion-as-art collections, Friday’s day wear collections and Saturday’s evening wear collections. If you missed it, read on to see the highlights.

BOUTIQUEChocolate Peacock

BOUTIQUEAll About Me

BOUTIQUERhylan Lang

BOUTIQUERoots & Wings

BOUTIQUESkyz Boutique

BOUTIQUEChocolate Peacock

DESIGNERKotero

DESIGNERKait Blu


THURSDAY NIGHT:

CHILDREN’S WEAR AND FASHION AS ART

DESIGNERLeah Casper

DESIGNERKotero

DESIGNERRuffled Runway

DESIGNERLittle Miss Fashion

DESIGNERAngela Balderston

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DESIGNERJane Round

DESIGNEREmma Erickson

DESIGNERJane Round

DESIGNERPrincess Lasertron

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Project Runway All Star, Jerell Scott hits the runway

DESIGNERPrincess Lasertron

DESIGNERJane Round

DESIGNERDancin Yogi

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DESIGNERBertiher de la Cruz for Ad Hoc

DESIGNERDonna Faye

DESIGNERDonna Faye DESIGNER

I Design With Love by Amanda Clark

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DESIGNERDonna Faye

DESIGNERBertiher de la Cruz for Ad Hoc

DESIGNERChristian Micheal DESIGNER

Just Because by Kate Walz

DESIGNERNuevintage Apparel & Accessories

DESIGNERChristian Micheal

DESIGNERJust Because by Kate Walz


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DESIGNERDonna Faye DESIGNER

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RED CARPET STYLECrowds have been gracing the red carpet at Omaha Fashion Week for five years now and one question always remains. “What should I wear?!” We’ve pulled some of our favorite red carpet photos and did a quick study of what looks great to give you a few ideas as you put together your red carpet look.

The gang from Kontempo got it right at Borsheims Red Carpet Ready on August 2nd! This photo embodies all of our favorite Red Carpet ideas – the LBD, Color, Prints and Acces-sories. Plus, we love Kirby’s take on menswear – a smart jacket and traditional but-ton down paired with cropped trousers. Very stylish!

THE LBDThe classic little black dress is a safe option. But fashion week is no time to play it safe! So consider punching it up a notch with colorful accessories like Marcy’s Judith Leiber clutch, or reinterpreting the whole idea into a casual look like Tiffany and the crew from Fringes has done. Take the D out of LBD for something different.

The Fringes team look great together in grey scale for a more casual red carpet look.

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COLORWe love seeing color on the red carpet! It looks great in pictures and shows confidence. The colors you are most attracted to tend to look best with your skin tone, so don’t second guess yourself.

PRINTSThis is another way to add an interesting twist to your look. There are some great graphic prints out right now, and if you don’t feel comfortable wearing it head-to-toe, consider adding a printed accessory like a scarf or jacket.

ACCESSORIESWhen you’re down to the wire, accessorize! Let’s say you’ve waited until the last minute to put your look together. One bold statement necklace can take a basic black maxi from “running errands” to “red carpet ready” in one fell swoop.

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Rocking the horizontal stripes!

We love the feathered necklace!



Audra McAvaddy insists the future of fashion is in re-invention -- responding to available materials and imaginatively re-contex-tualizing them into wear-able designs and runway works of art. Influenced by the awe-inspiring gran-deur of the natural world and its poetic nuances, Audra’s work is known for bold design decisions balanced with well-con-sidered organic details. She applies a critical eye to craft, with an attention to lines, folds, colors, pat-terns and textures.

“My collection outfits women for a summer afternoon of leisure and lawn games. It includes handmade accessories, and intricately pieced re-invented elements. The collection will include custom designed fabric inspired by vintage im-agery. She will stand out amongst her competitors whether she chooses a daring game of darts or a serious round of bocce.”D

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MEET THE LATEST EDITIONS TO THE OMAHA FASHION WEEK LINEUP.


FRESH FACES

Mai studied Apparel Design and Merchandis-

ing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her

interest in fashion and ap-parel design stem from her

love of art and creative expression. She designs

women’s and men’s wear. Mai’s collection will be an exploration of the shapes

and colors exhibited by tropical birds during mat-

ing rituals. It will consist of vibrant colors of the birds

such as yellows, blues and reds. The birds’ feath-ers reflect the light to catch

their partner’s attention. Mai will create that effect by incorporating reflective

detailing such as rhine-stones and beads.

“Fashion design and ap-parel construction is my

escape. I plan to have a well established clothing

line in three to five years. I plan to work from a studio right here in Lincoln while traveling to make business connections to further the awareness of my brand. The first and most impor-

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FRESH FACES


LOCALLY GLOBAL LUX

OFW producers share the little things and extraordinary places – both local and global – that make the daily grind a little more lux. Surprisingly, you don’t always have to travel far to enjoy the good life.

Saturday Morning Ritual: Downtown Farmer’s MarketOne of our favorite summer traditions is cruising the downtown farmer’s market on Saturday morn-ings. It’s a great way to spend quality time, and we automatically feel healthier just looking at all of the fresh seasonal veg.omahafarmersmarket.org

Weekly Indulgence: Breakfast in Bed featuring Bread Oven Pain au ChocolatHands down the best we’ve had this side of France! The soft texture of this pastry delight from the Bread Oven makes every day worth living in our book.1314 S. 119th St. in Omaha

Happy Ending: Gluten Free Chocolate-Peanut Butter Cake from the Cake BoxWe had this at our wedding and it remains one of our fondest memories from the big day! The cake is moist and the peanut butter filling is light, offering the perfect pairing for the rich chocolate flavor. One piece is never enough.omahacakes.com

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Special Occasion Dinner: Grey Plume at Midtown Crossing We love the classic elegance and the green philosophy behind this Omaha jewel. Don’t miss the uniquely flavored homemade ice cream.thegreyplume.com

Impromptu Dinner: Patio at Mark’s BistroOur favorite spot when we don’t feel like cooking! The laid back vibe on the patio reminds us of dining experiences we’ve had in South of France. This is the perfect backdrop for a casual dinner. Try the chicken piccata! marksindundee.com

Unique Accent: Alexis Bittar jewelry, found at Borsheims We love the entrepreneurial spirit of this jewelry designer and his innova-tive use of materials. Each piece is hand crafted and truly special.borsheims.com

Heaven on Earth: Limewood HotelEverything about this five-star country house hotel in the UK’s New Forest region says unpretentious quality. Gorgeous classic architec-ture, modern amenities and excellent service are what you can expect here. We loved taking morning walks through the forest in the ho-tel’s complimentary Hunter wellies and spending afternoons in the state-of-the-art 22,000 square-foot Herb House Spa on the property. Evenings spent lingering over dinners in the Scullery or Dining Room were the perfect ending to many perfect days. If you find yourself in the UK, don’t miss this little slice of heaven just an hour and a half drive southwest of London.limewoodhotel.co.uk

Nebraska Getaway: Lied Lodge at Nebraska City We give this haven high marks for the beautiful setting and solid, no-fuss accommodations. Get in touch with nature on walks through the forest, then enjoy what we think is the best massage money can buy in the property’s mini-spa. End the day with a bottle of cherry wine. liedlodge.org


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This season beauty takes a twofold approach. Playing dual roles sim-ply takes a wash of color. Radiating sweetness and seduction at the same time is effortless with the right deep berry hue on the lips. For a different approach, try the new smokey eye in a jewel tone like coral or plum. Whether it’s a statement eye or a look-at-me lip, pare down the rest of the face with natural makeup to balance out your look.

Hair is also teetering between sleek and wild styles. Pulling hair away from the face is perfect for showcasing bold eyes or lips. A casual bun or a slicked back ponytail with an explosion of texture offers the perfect medium.

JEWELRY PROVIDED BY BORSHEIMS. THIS PAGE: WOVEN CUFF BRACELET WITH CRYSTALS, $275.

LAYERED 5-ROW RING, $125. COLLAR NECKLACE, $195, ALEXIS BITTAR. OPPOSITE PAGE: LUCITE AND CRYSTAL LAYERED FLOWER PIN, $395.

LUCITE AND CRYSTAL CUFF, $350, ALEXIS BITTAR. SILVER AND RHODIUM CUFF, $1950. SILVER AND RHODIUM SUGALITE AND QUARTZ RING, $375, STEPHEN WEBSTER.

Bangs Salonwww.bangssalonomaha.com402-934-07993905 Twin Creek Dr.Bellevue, NE 68123

Buddy Sims – Makeup Artist402-609-0926

Charmaine Nicole - Freelance Make Up Artist402-630-3450

Dezzie Dollz MakeupTracy Rhodes712-438-0396

Fringes Salonwww.fringessalon.com402-345-0404518 S. 10th St.Omaha, NE 68104

Garbos Tino and Julian www.garbossalons.com402-391-2333120 Regency Parkway Omaha, NE 68124

Jacqueline Orellana for Bangs Salonwww.bangssalonomaha.com402-934-07993905 Twin Creek Dr.Bellevue, NE 68123

John Paul Eubanks – Hair Artist402-391-2333

Kontempo.www.KontempoOmaha.com402-714-38886307 Center St.Suite 115Omaha, NE 68106

Lindsey Curtis – Hair Artist402-689-59766307 Center Street #108Omaha, NE 68106

Mary Beinor – Hair Artist818-531-6616 [email protected]

Mikala Jean – Makeup Artist402-319-21126307 Center Street #108Omaha, NE 68106

Rain Salonwww.rainsalonomaha.com402-991-99741006 S. 10th St Omaha, NE 68108

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STYLISTShine Day SpaDESIGNERJust Because by Kate Walz

STYLISTJaqueline Orellana for BangsDESIGNERBertiher de la Cruz for Ad Hoc Apparel

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Salon FusionDoug Treadway and Shannon McDonaldwww.salonfusionomaha.com402-850-55963667 N. 129th St. Omaha, NE 68164

Se Duire!www.salonseduire.com 402-932-76723512 Samson Way Bellevue, NE 68123

Seven Salonwww.sevensalon.com402-934-21773117 N 120th St.Omaha, NE 68164

Shine Spray Tanning & Spawww.shinespraytans.com402-991-754616939 Wright PlazaSuite #119Omaha, NE 68130

Sirens at the Loftwww.edgesalon.com402-933-93331105 Howard St.Omaha, NE 68102

SweetNiss by Cocoa 402-218-5809 1225 N 113th Plaza Omaha, NE 68154

T’eez – A Thomas Sena Salonwww.teezsalon.net402-397-950015805 W. Maple Rd. Ste 105Omaha, NE 68116

The Fringe402-802-01033601 Calvert St Lincoln, NE 68506

Tru Salonwww.trusalonomaha.com402-933-89883220 Farnam St.Unit 2105Omaha, NE 68131 Urbane Salonwww.urbanesalonanddayspa.com402-934-29091007 Farnam St. #1Omaha, NE 68102

STYLISTFRINGES SALON & SPADESIGNERAngela Balderston for Get Plastered

STYLISTKONTEMPO.DESIGNERPaddy Tarlton for Dancin Yogi

STYLISTClaude’s BeautoriumDESIGNERLeah Casper for Casper Couture

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Children’s WearMonday, 8/20Jake and Lucy by Jea TheisJea began designing chil-dren’s clothing in 2008 under her label, Jake and Lucy. She loves creating high-quality whimsical designs with a funky edge.Visit: jakeandlucy.etsy.comStyled by: Se Duire!

Fit for a Princess by Rebecca RobbinsRebecca, owner of Fit For A Princess Infant and Children’s Boutique, enjoys creating styl-ish, fashionable, one-of-a kind looks for kids.Visit: ffaprincess.comStyled by: The Fringe

Little Miss Fashion by Yolanda DiazYolanda graduated in Fashion Design at Juarez University School of Art in Durango, Mexico as well as Industrial Patterns at CECATI in Monter-rey, Mexico. She has been designing children’s clothing for over 20 years. This is her fourth year of participation in OFW with her children’s wear collection.Visit: littlemissfashion-us.comStyled by: T’eez Salon

Susan LudlowFor over thirty years, Susan has created design patterns for children’s wear. She specializes in dresses and summer wear for girls ages six months to thirteen.Email: [email protected] by: Sirens at the Loft

Markoos Modern Design by Aubrey SookramAudrey, under the label Markoos Modern Design, de-signs clothes for children or as she puts it, “something a little quirky for your little turkey.” Her collection is designed for the real kid in mind... easy to wear, get dirty, clean, and wear again.Visit: markoosmoderndesign.comStyled by: Urbane Salon and Day Spa

Ruffled Runway by Hollie HanashHollie is creating her second collection for OFW. She designs under her Ruffled Runway label which she says is perfect for the trendy kid who wants to be the play-ground princess.Visit: ruffledrunway.comStyled by: Bangs Salon and Shine Day Spa

Avant GardeTuesday, 8/21NueVintage Apparel and Accessories by Terri Jen BucknerTerri Jen is an eco-friendly designer who re-purposes vintage clothing into one-of-a-kind street wear pieces under her label NueVintage Apparel and Accessories.Visit: nuevintage.comStyled by: Sirens at the Loft

Joi Joison by Joi Katskee Joi, a graduate from the Inter-national Academy of Design and Technology in Chicago, moved home to Omaha in 2005 to be a part of the growing creative community. Her designs incorporate rock n’ roll elements with recycled pieces. Email: [email protected] by: Seven Salon

FORTRESS by Ellene McClayEllene has been a maker of things since childhood. She is trained as an art educator and self-taught as a fashion designer. Blending Victo-rian inspiration with modern shapes and industrial details creates her unique aesthetic.Visit: bustle.etsy.comStyled by: Ellene McClay

Donna Faye by Tiffany Headley Tiffany designs glamorous cocktail dresses, evening gowns and outerwear under her label, Donna Faye Couture. She is best-known for designing the winning gown for the reigning Miss America, Teresa Scanlan.Visit: donnafayecouture.comStyled by: Hair by Kontempo. Makeup by: Donna Faye.


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Mai DoMai studied Apparel Design and Merchandising at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Her interest in fashion and apparel design stem from her love of art and creative expression. She designs women’s and men’s wear.Email: [email protected] by: Bangs Salon and Shine Day Spa

Audio HelkuikAudio, educated in apparel design and experienced in costume design, designs for the customer wanting to make discoveries. As an agent of artistic change, Audio hopes this latest collection inspires bold risks and a new way to look at fashion.Visit: audiohelkuik.etsy.comStyled by: Sirens at the Loft

Get Plastered by Angela BalderstonAngela hails from the U.K. and made her debut on Omaha’s fashion scene in August. She creates avant-garde pieces from non-tradi-tional materials.Email: [email protected] by: Fringes Salon and Spa

Dan RichtersAfter having been born and raised in California, Dan has been a transplant to Omaha for the past 20 years. He con-tributes much of his inspiration and appreciation of fashion to his time here in the city.Email: [email protected] by: Rain Salon

Bridal and SwimWednesday, 8/22AML Designs by Kendra MorganKendra is currently a junior at UNL, studying textiles, apparel, and design with an emphasis in costume design. Her label, AML Designs, is inspired by her grandmother and mother. AML stands for “Anne Marie Lynn”, each name representing a member of the trio.Email: [email protected] by: Fringes Salon and Spa

Erin Thomas for Toxic SadieErin designs a luxury swim-wear line for fashion forward and style savvy women. Her swimsuits are made of fab-rics, beads and shells that are hand selected from throughout the Caribbean Islands and the Mayan Riviera to offer a unique, fashionable and cut-ting edge look. Visit: toxicsadie.comStyled by: John Paul Eubanks, hair artist and Charmaine Nicole, makeup artist

Max Millian by Maximillian Suiter Maximillian, a recent gradu-ate of Brownell-Talbot, will be attending Washington University in the Fall for both business and fashion design. With entrepreneurial ambi-tions, Maximillian hopes his fashion career is just one of the many ventures he will tackle in the coming years.Visit: maxmillian.coStyled by: T’eez Salon

KKINI by Michaela CawleyMichaela, under the label KKINI, aims to provide women with luxury swimwear includ-ing bikinis, decksuits and cov-erups. KKINI focuses on current runway trends for inspiration to create a swimwear wardrobe offering suits appropriate for all hours of sunshine.Visit: kkini.comStyled by: Garbo’s Salon

Sabrina JonesSabrina received her BS and MA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where she studied Textile and Clothing Design with a minor in costume design.She works indepen-dently as a designer and has received local and national recognition for her work.Visit: sabrinajonesdesigns.netStyled by: Seven Salon

Jessica Alyse by Jessica Hansen Jessica, a graduate from FIDM, her bridal collection has a touch of elegance while bringing out the wear-er’s individual beauty. Her designs are forever romantic and inspired by love. Visit: facebook.com/jalysedesignsStyled by: Mary Beinor, hair artist and Buddy Sims, makeup artist

Legoon’s by Chad CarrEntrepreneur Chad Carr is revitalizing and reinventing the once popular swimwear and board short company, Leggoons. Carr wants to restore Leggoons to its 80s prime through the original board shorts and a new col-lection of swimwear. Visit: leggoons.comStyled by: Sirens at the Loft

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Evening Wear Thursday, 8/23Casper Couture by Leah Casper Leah studied fashion design at the Art Institute of Philadelphia and interned at the Metropoli-tan Opera in New York City, where she further developed her love of costume design.Visit: caspercouture.comStyled by: Fringes Salon and Spa

Stylishly Chic by Lameesha StuckeyLameesha, a women’s wear designer under the label “Stylishly Chic”, strives to create garments that are girly, feminine, and sexy. Visit: wix.com/stylishlychic/designsStyled by: Tru Salon and Spa

Will Style by Williams TorresWilliams Torres is a profes-sional tailor trained by Italian tailors and designers. After working several years for clothing manufacturing com-panies that served the Ameri-can and European markets, Williams opened Will Style Tailor shop and is developing his own clothing line.Visit: willstyletailorshop.comStyled by: Urbane Salon and Day Spa

Juantiesha Christian for SuShe by J. TracyJuantiesha is a self-taught women’s clothing designer who started her label, SuShe by J.Tracey shortly after graduating from college. SuShe garments are primarily ready-to-wear and vintage inspired, designed for the woman who wants to “stand out” in a crowd.Visit: sushebyjtracey.comStyled by: Sirens at the Loft

Berthiher De La Cruz for Ad Hoc ApparelBertiher is a Mexican native with more than 13 years of experience as a tailor and fashion designer. A newcom-er to OFW, he spent part of his career as an instructor at Chaiaps University in Mexico.Styled by: Bangs Salon and Jacqueline Orellana

FellaFella is a graduate of UNL’s fashion, textiles, and design program with a special inter-est in costume design. Fella currently designs clothing and costumes for men and women with a flair for the dramatic. Visit: fashiondesignbyfella.comStyled by: Sirens at the Loft, Sweetniss by Cocoa, Doris Buell and T. Malloy Designs

Just Because by Kate WalzKate is a 16-year-old fashion designer who is working on her 6th collection for OFW under her label, Just Because, which she describes as sophisticated and girly.Email: [email protected] by: Bangs Salon and Shine Day Spa

Buf ReynoldsBuf, a self-taught designer and OFW veteran, is design-ing her latest even wear col-lection to reflect the elegance and darker stories of the 1930’s. She promises it be ghostly yet sexy.Email: [email protected] by: Fringes Salon and Spa

Day WearFriday, 8/24Pastel GROOVE House by Shamina WiekShamina designs under the label Pastel GROOVE House, a clothing line for young women who want to stand out. Her collections are bright, colorful, and exciting.Visit: facebook.com/pastelgroovehouseStyled by: Sirens at the Loft

Kait Blu by Kaitlyn FitzgeraldKaitlyn is a 16-year-old attending Dushesne Acad-emy. She began her studies as a fashion designer this summer through a program at the School of Art Institute in Chicago. A new-comer to the March 2012 show, this will be her second collection at OFW.Visit: facebook.com/KaitBluStyled by: Tru Salon and Spa

Audra McAvaddy for CorianderInfluenced by the awe-inspir-ing grandeur of the natural world and its poetic nuances, Audra’s work is known for bold design balances with organic details. Audra insists the future of fashion is in re-invention- respond-ing to available materials and re-contextualizing them into wearable designs and runway works of art.Visit: hellocoriander.comStyled by: Kontempo. and Tasha Baughman

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Masey RostMasey, a recent graduate of UNL’s textile and design program, designs experimen-tal clothing that tells a story. Her grandmother taught her to sew at a young age, and today she continues to learn new techniques to broaden her skill set.Email: [email protected] by: Mary Beinor, hair artist and Dezzie Dollz Makeup

Eliana SmithEliana attended and gradu-ated from the SLC Fashion Institute in 2010 and is currently pursuing her Master’s degree in Fashion Design from the Academy of Art in San Francisco. Eliana is known for detailed construc-tion, high quality textiles and classic silhouettes.Visit: elianasmithdesigns.comStyled by: Lindsey Curtis, hair artist and Mikala Jean, makeup artist

JHaus by Jlynn HausmaanJLynn is the designer and owner of the American made premium denim line JHaus. A native of Nebraska and UNL alumni, she attributes her inspiration for the collection from her genuine Midwest roots. Currently JHaus is manufactured and operated out of Los Angeles, CA.Visit: jhausbrand.comStyled by: Urbane Salon and Day Spa

Emerging Designer Micro-Collections Saturday, 8/25Elizabeth MedinaElizabeth uses her Apparel Design degree from Iowa State University to create sophisticated designs from unexpected inspiration. Her latest collection is called “Nudibranchia,” and is inspired by nature’s own Nudibranchs, the undersea beauties known as sea slugs.Visit: emedina.comStyled by: Sirens at the Loft

EV Couture by Emely ValadezCurrently, Emely is studying fashion marketing at the Art Institute with plans to relocate to Chicago to further develop her skills. Her label, EV Couture, is a collection of affordable, fashion forward styles for the young woman. Email: [email protected] by: Doug Treadway and Shannon McDonald at Salon Fusion

Lauren BirkentallLauren is a 16 year-old new-comer to OFW. She has only been sewing for just over a year, but her creative vision for her floral inspired micro-collection landed her a spot as an emerging designer.Email: [email protected] by: Urbane Salon and Day Spa

Jeff HansonArtist Jeffrey Owen Hanson is Changing the World Through Art. Jeff Hanson is an 18-year old, visually impaired artist from Overland Park, Kansas, U.S.A. Born with a genetic condition called Neurofibro-matosis and an optic nerve tumor, Jeff shrugs off adversity by using abstract art to fun-draise for charities that have “touched his life.” Jeff’s origi-nal art has generated over $700,000 for his favorite charities. Jeff’s paintings hang in the homes of Sir Elton John, Warren E. Buffett, Billy Joel, Susan Sarandon and count-less others who are touched by Jeff’s spirit of giving to the world.

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This season, the Finale will take a “best of show” format featuring our favorite looks from the week. Looks from 23 collections will be shown, making this the largest finale in OFW history. A special highlight of the show is the emerging designers collection. Representing the future of OFW, these designers produced micro collec-tions - be on the lookout for more from them in future seasons! Go to omahafashionweek.com/finale to see a full listing of August 25 designers.

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Omaha FASHION Magazine Issue #2 2012