Photo: Saulho designs for night clubs, parties, and swim. (Photo by Shira DeJong)
Fashion Week San Diego took place this year on October 7th at the Andaz Hotel in Downtown. Local designers were highlighted DJ Billy the Kid spun tunes for the evening. Opening remarks began with guest hosts for the evening Jodi Kodesh and Jonathan Harris. Septimius the Great and Mario Bryant provided entertainment.
The show began with Topo Chico presenting upcycled and sustainable designs. Then, Nina Cicolo is a Brazilian designer who brought her cultural influences to the runway. She was the first place designer at SDFW 2022. Next was the edgy Swimwear from My Generation. Urban Pigeon showed a collection that was very unique and different. Many designs had hand-painted art work on them. Radiant Robes showed off an eclectic bohemian style—think Coachella meets high fashion.
Francis Taylor was inspired by the Victorian era up to the ‘80s. She gave her look a modern twist. Dorothea was back with a collection that was all about diversity and inclusion. Saulho had spicy swimwear for men. Pynk Pineapple had wearable modern art incorporated in their designs. Jump It Up Apparel was inspired by basketball.
Oddbird Designs won second place at SDFW 2022. This year’s collection was inspired by the ocean and the fabric looked like water with sparkles and sequins.
The third place designer at last year’s SDFW was Sierra Mitchell. This year’s collection felt like old Hollywood glam meets dark fairytale. The show closed with the elegant designs of CW Couture.
Top designers and models were awarded for bringing their fashion sensibilities to San Diego’s runway. TYLV won the People’s Choice Award for his incorporating fabric scraps in his designs and his passion for fashion.
This year awards were given to the top three designers: First place went to CW Couture, second to Sierra Mitchell, and third place went to Saulho. Awards were also given to models with first place going to Malaya Maltez, second to Ariana Angel, and third to Tedi Atanassov.
For more information about FWSD visit: https://fashionweeksd.com/
Upcoming Events
Designing Hollywood: Studio Wardrobe in the Golden Age
Nov. 9 at 10 a.m. in the John D. Spreckels Hospitality Center in Coronado. Coffee and presentation with Author Christian Esquevin. General Admission is $15. For tickets: bit.ly/3QxdeEV
Natural Tie Dyeing Workshop
Using fruits, herbs, and flowers from the farm, learn to tie dye on Nov. 12 from 1-4 p.m. PST. Located at Wild Willow Farm & Education Center at 2225 Hollister St. Price is $35. For tickets bit.ly/3saxbIq
Winter Wonderland Luncheon & Fashion Show
Presented by The Arc of San Diego, the event on Friday, Dec. 1 will be at The US Grant Hotel and feature a Fashion Show by Leonard Simpson. For tickets call Jennifer Bates Navarra at: (619) 685-1175, ext. 1291.