Ursuline Innovations '16 took place on April 24, marking the 43rd year for the event. "What a record that is!" said Sister Christine De Vinne as she kicked off the program.
Local fashion designer Valerie Mayen is no stranger to the Project Runway stage. She competed on season eight of the fashion design competition, where she finished seventh of 17 designers. Now, she'll be appearing on season five of Project Runway All Stars, where she will be up against other Project Runway alumni from various seasons.
A local 17-year-old is garnering national attention as she competes on the first season of Lifetime's Project Runway Junior. Victoria Cohen, a senior at Westlake High School, is in the fashion design competiton that began with 12 young style mavens.
Award-winning fashion designer, Jonathan Anderson of Anderson Couture, showcased his work to raise funds for the Esperanza Scholarship Fund at Cleveland City Hall on March 21.
Cleveland-based TaShawna Jackson is a third-generation crocheter, following a tradition set by her mother and grandmother. Today, she uses crochet as a medium not only for scarves and accessories, but also ready-to-wear pieces. She first showed her work at last fall's Great Lakes Fashion Week accessories event and will be showing her work again at Great Lakes Fashion Week's Spring 2014 Couture Show.
Michelle Pajak-Reynolds has a busy summer ahead of her, and she wouldn’t have it any other way. The Cleveland jewelry designer, originating from Mentor, is recognized nationally, as well as internationally, for her intricate, beautiful designs. Not to mention her fast-talking, passionate, perfectionist style.
