Jeweler Adam Neeley’s design “Oceana” is modeled by Alicia Chavex
Trashy Fashion Showcased at 6th Annual Festival Runway Fashion Show
A three-panel judge chose the top looks in four categories and over 2,000 Festival visitors had the opportunity to cast their votes for “People’s Choice Award.”
(left to right) Festival Runway host Steven “Cojo” Cojocura and judges Jonathan Burke, Kim Alexis, and Nathan Coates
The Festival Runway Fashion Show was hosted by Steven “Cojo” Cojocaru, Celebrity Fashion Critic. The audience enjoyed Cojo’s witty comments and humorous banter with the judges. Selecting the winners were supermodel Kim Alexis, Laguna College of Art + Design (LCAD) President Jonathan Burke and production and set designer Nelson Coates.
“Queen of the Road,” designed by Kirsten Whalen, is modeled by Erika Shindele
- “Most Exciting Ensemble with Wow Factor” was awarded to artist Kirsten Whalen for her design entitled “Queen of the Road” created from paper maps, an old pillow case and bicycle tires.
- Painter Bradley Elsberry won “Most Creative Concept” for his runway look which featured over 40 pounds of recycled copper wire. His creation, “Elektra” also included thrift shop purchased drapes, skirt and a simple black dress.
- Antje Campbell won “Most Innovative Use of Materials” with a design inspired by the innovative architecture of Frank Gehry. Antje constructed the skirt using blueprints folded in origami patterns, wood Vermeer as a head piece and belt, a bodice made from potato chip bags, and striped wiring as stitching.
- Adam Neeley which received the award “Most Glamorous & Elegant ‘Red Carpet’ Worthy Creation for his ensemble entitled “Oceana.” Inspired by the endless beauty and tranquility of the ocean, he created his haute couture look using burlap, tissue paper, brown craft paper, cellophane, vintage beads, shells and leaves. Neeley’s runway also impressed the crowd and took home the highly coveted “People’s Choice Award.”
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Antje Campbell’s runway look inspired by architect Frank Gehry is modeled by her daughter Emily Knudtson
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL OF ARTS FINE ART SHOW
As one of the nation’s oldest and most highly acclaimed juried fine art shows, the Festival of Arts features the artwork of 140 award-winning artists. Patrons can enjoy the work of exhibiting artists, demonstrations and art workshops, daily art tours, live music, special events, dine at on-site restaurants and much more. For a full listing of events, visit LagunaFestivalofArts.org.
Model Erika Baldwin walks the runway in an ensemble designed by W. Bradley Elsberry
DATES & TIMES
July 6 – August 30, 2014
Open daily from 10am – 11:30pm
Early closings: July 6 at 6pm and August 23 at 3:30pm
TICKET INFORMATION
General Admission: Weekdays $7, Weekends $10
Students & Seniors: Weekdays $4, Weekends $6
Free Admission for Children 12 and under, Military, and Laguna Beach Residents.
SPONSORS
The Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters are sponsored in part by
Fidelity Investments, KOST Radio 103.5, the Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel,
and Orange County Register.
LOCATION
Festival of Arts Grounds
650 Laguna Canyon Road, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
FOR INFORMATION & TICKETS
(800) 487-3378
Submitted By: Meghan Perez
Sharbie Higuchi, Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Festival of Arts • 650 Laguna Canyon Road • Laguna Beach, CA 92651
