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“Warriors of Fashion” to feature Wearable Art Saturday at the NACC

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Reporter Staff  ·  November 7, 2023
“Warriors of Fashion” to feature Wearable Art Saturday at the NACC
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“Warriors of Fashion”

FIERCE. POWERFUL. BEAUTIFUL.

On a runway transformed into a living art gallery

artists push the boundaries of wearable art design:

5:00-7.00

Fashion Bazaar: Live Music, Vendors, Beer & Wine Tastings

5:30-7:00

VIP Reception: Mix & Mingle

7:00-8:30

Runway Show: 30+ Designers / 80 Models / 1 Night Only

Get Tickets here

GA: $30 / Seniors: $20

VIP Tickets: $100 / Veterans: Free with ID

NACC MEMBERS & FRIENDS

Buy One / Get One

coupon code: runway

(Discount Valid: ONLINE- PRE-SALE ONLY)

Tickets at the Door are Full Price

EVENT DETAILS:

Guests are encouraged to wear something fabulous! (But all attire is welcome)

Get your picture taken with our models and check out the winning designs from previous years before the runway show begins.

5:00 PM FASHION BAZAAR & PRE-SHOW PARTY

Live music, 20+ art & fashion vendors such as BfloGALS, Beadillo and D.Falls Designs selling artisan jewelry and accessories.

Some Designers will also have pop up art & fashion boutiques!

Local wine and beer producers:

One Eyed Cat and Bella Rose Winery will be on site offering samples of beer & Wine.

Power City Eatery will have a selection of food and drinks for sale.

7:00 PM RUNWAY SHOW & WEARABLE ART

ARTISTS & DESIGNERS

The designs featured in this year’s runway show were created by professional artists / designers as well as by upcoming stars from local design programs at Buffalo State, NCCC and even South Park High School. Designers include:

Amy McCalister, Amy Respeto Gonzalez, Anyelis Mendez, Aria Dasher,

Brian “Bella” Bussard, Brook D’Angelo, Candace Masters, Chelsea Badding, Dalia Perez, Danielle Ando, Denise Kelly, Ethan Bradley, Evelyn Schrimmel, Janice Spagnola, Jason Buckley, Julia Finucane, Karen Mock, Kia Ellis,

Kodee Weir, Kristen Palmeri, Kyle-Lynn Tuttle, Laura Chenault, Liz LaMoy, Maria McLaughlin, Mary Grace Ohrum, Medis Kent, Sheila Zuni, Sydney Ford, Therese Camarra, Veronica Kruger.

2023 MODELS

Images above by Bill Dorsey from 2017 Runway
Amarionna McMillan

Amber Ponessa

Amy McCalister

Amy Respeto Gonzalez

Ann Breski

Annabella Overbeck

Anyelis Mendez

Aramis James Greenhill

Aria Dasher

Ariana Day

Brandy Robinson

Magenta

Bridget L O’Brian

Bug Colby

Cara Rich

Cashmere Ellis

Charity Huff

Cheyenne Laconse

Christan Camarra

Courtney Johnson

Cynthia Bindics

Danielle Ando

David Harris

Dawn Davis

Emily Bianco

Emmett Hunter

Ethan Bradley

Evelyn Schrimmel

Grandma Bear

Hanna MacDonald

Ingrid Moss

Isabel Deschamps

Ivy Johnson

Ivy Timmer

Jayson Parker

Jen Martino

Jess Stepien

Kai Ellis (Rae)

Kelsey Downie

Kendra Marshall

Kia Ellis

Kimberly Rosa

Kodee Weir

Lani Jane Frank

Lannette Garcis

LaToya Reid

Laura Hood

Laurie Colby

Lavender Vandewal

Leah Fantrazzo

Leela Masters

Marco Mendez

Margaux Huart

Marie Taylor

Markisha M. Jackson

Max Greco

Melissa Moore

Mi’Quiara Gibson

Mya Sugg

Naomi Hunter

Natalie DeFord

Natasha Perkins

Nina Zesky

Noah Munoz

Papa Love

Queen

Rajah

Raven Lewis

Samatha D’Angelo

Sarah Brown

Sarah Cruz

Shanasia King

Shaquila Malvory

Sherri Lyn Litz

Sydney Ford

Tatiana Smith

Valerie Bentencourt

Veronica Kruger

Wendy Casey

Zarha Evans

And More…

Thank you to these amazing people who make this fundraiser possible!

You remind us all ” We are Art!”

Proceeds from this event go to support the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center, its mission and programs.

This year’s event is made possible through the support of the New York State Council on the Arts.

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