Pins and Needles was created by Dwight Carter, a staple of the St. Louis nightlife and event scene. Revamping fashion culture the past few years, Dwight’s newly debuted Brainchild Events partners with Rock Uniform, Alive Magazine, Vital Voice Magazine (who hired me along with then-model, now-photographer Robert Louis Brown for our first editorial shoot in Forest Park so very long ago - pictures above), Bronx Diba, Salon Antelbellum, Rachael Gloyd Makeup Artistry, Vincent Van Doughnut, Foster Relations LLC, 4 Hands Brewery, Bimmers R Us, Reyka Vodka & Gallery 400 Event Space to bring an evening of couture and creativity to St. Louis.
The four lucky designers chosen to compete for the crown are Jacqueline Madey from St. Louis representing Jacqueline Nicole, Jimmy Thomas from Minnesota representing Ola Thomas, Truly Alvarenga from Nashville representing Pink Elephants Design, and Nikki Fizer from Kansas City representing No Human Intentions.
They will be judged by fashion experts Debra Bass, Fashion Editor at St. Louis Post Dispatch, Paul Gibson, Designer at Paulie Gibson (and dear friend of mine who taught me anything and everything about modeling, including how to commandeer a runway, pose and smize), Sarah Stallman, Fashion Editor at ALIVE Magazine St. Louis, Attilio D’Agostino, Fashion Photographer at Corridor40, and Shannon Rayburn Lichti, Founder & President at Limitless Planet & Casting Director at St. Louis Fashion Week.
Fashion, music, art, drinks, donuts and the possibility of hob-knobbing with St. Louis designers and Project Runway alums Paulie Gibson, Andy J. and Michael Drummond? Get your tickets now for the show this Saturday, August 2nd at Gallery 400 Event Space. Doors open at 7pm. Runway lights up at 8pm.
Advance tickets are $10 for General Admission & $15 for VIP. Tickets at the door are $15 for General Admission & $20 for VIP. VIP tickets include cocktails, 6pm early-bird entry, and guaranteed seating for the show.
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