2009 Evening of Hope

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 Four Seasons Hotel, 757 Market Street, San Francisco

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Josie Adele

jewlery by Josie Adele

Josie Adele is a designer inspired with Passion, Charm, and Movement. Every original jewelry design emulates the unique rhythm and movement we strive to achieve as individuals while bringing out the essence of our inner spirit and song. Eco-efficient jewelry designs, hand-crafted in Josie Adele's San Francisco studio speak to the value of sustainability.

 

Sherrie Audobert

gown by Sherrie Audobert

Sherrie graduated from the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising with an Associate's degree in fashion design in 2006. While working at Saks Fifth Avenue as a Fashion Merchandiser she is designing her own line for the Cherie Sherrie 2010 collection. Her design philosophy is "profundity", which can be summed up as having more depth then what appears at the surface. Her philosophy translates into her designs through streamlined silhouettes that have complex garment construction and detailing. These timeless pieces may look simple, but with a closer look they show there is more then what meets the eye. Most of her designs can transform to be worn in different ways or turned into a totally different garment. Her designs accommodate the lifestyle of the modern woman, who is always on the go and needs to quickly change her look from day to night.

 

Lilly Benvenutto

gown by Lilly Benvenutto

Lilly Benvenutto graduated from the San Francisco school of Fashion Design and opened her own business on Union St. in SF. Her store was a one-of-a-kind boutique. Not only did she sell to the public but also to Henri Bendel's and Bloomingdales among others. For her exclusive customer base, she designed outfits for special occasions. Life is her inspiration. People, animals, nature, colors of the earth, sounds, water, and wind all inspire her. The opportunity for her to be creative is an exciting, new and interesting challenge which drives her creativity to unexpected levels. She has done fashion shows to benefit the Red Cross and other non-profit organizations. Lilly's design team includes Harold Thomas, Cynthia Yee, and Janice Davis.

Miranda Caroligne

gown by Miranda Caroligne

Miranda Caroligne represents the works of Miranda C. Burns. While Miranda's talents range from performance art to philosophy, and installation art to authorship, her primary focus is the creation of wearable art from salvaged textiles. She was raised in the nature of the woodlands and oceans, nestled among a pile of scrap fabrics with a needle in one hand and a magnifying glass in the other. Miranda's creations are based on much more than aesthetics. Her work is infused with concepts of individual self-expression, DIY practices, realistic body image, diminishing waste, supporting local economies and sustainable living. This ethos is masterfully woven together to recall the forms of yesteryear and the function of today with an otherworldly edge - a heartfelt core philosophy she calls "neoarchaic." Miranda's designs have been available to the public since August 2001 and are proudly adorned by performers and fascinating individuals for the playfully dramatic qualities. Her fashion shows, performances and stunning one-of-a-kind creations have established her as a bright star in San Francisco's constellation of provocative artist-designers. She gives a fun peek inside this world in her book, "Reconstructing Clothing for Dummies." Miranda is currently based out of her own boutique, Miranda-Caroligne - a living construction boutique, located at 485 14th Street @ Guerrero; with a second cooperative boutique, Trunk SF at 544 Haight St, SF CA.

 

Mr. David

gown by Mr. David

An architecturally oriented artisan, Mr. David has been costuming and clothing people places, and things for over three decades. His mostly self taught array of talents has led him through almost every industry, large or small, where beautification is necessity. Starting in New York City in the late seventies, Mr. David traveled the world designing for anyone, from the famous to the infamous, be it for personal life, film or stage. Since planting himself in San Francisco in the early nineties, Mr. David's talent and desire to create continue to grow. A much sought after designer by scholastic institutions, production and theatre companies, Mr. David has been most recently honored by the DeYoung Museum, who sponsored a thirty year retrospective of his work along side Vivienne Westwood. The S.F. Moma and the N.Y.C. Costume Institute, have both celebrated his creations in various events throughout the past decade. His influence with the fashion elite has had far ranging effects on the populace at large, and though he is considered by many to be a most prolific designer, Mr. David may only be found by word of mouth.

 

Catherine Jane

gown by Catherine Jane

Catherine Jane is an established San Francisco designer with a flawless appreciation for fit and fabric, turning her exceptional talent into rediscovering the art of dressing. Always detailed oriented, Catherine seeks out the finest fabrics and creates expertly tailored separates and dresses. Everything from designing to manufacturing takes place locally so she can maintain the superior quality that has become one of her trademarks. In 1993, after studying at New York's Fashion Institute of Technology, Catherine began producing her own line of clothing .Today she has two boutiques, one in San Francisco and one in Mill Valley. Catherine's fashionable and timeless designs began attracting fashion mavens looking for something chic and inspired. On the subject of trends she muses, "Sometimes you find yourself gravitating towards a trend because you see it everywhere and not because it's beautifully composed. Remember just because it is on the cover of Vogue doesn't mean it should be on you." She dresses her clients for their modern lives-attire for a picnic in the park or the opening of the Ballet. Not only will Catherine assist you in putting together the perfect outfit, but all her clothing can be custom-tailored to fit you perfectly.

 

Lola

gown by Lola

Lola is truly gifted in giving the human figure a refined look through her innate ability to balance line and form. Her vision supersedes the common, allowing the wearer a chance to stand out above the crowd. Lola's designs are stylish, mood enhancing, and truly original. Lola creates clothing that allows you to manifest your beauty through elegant, unstoppable, and stylish designs. Lola of San Francisco has risen to a level of high visibility in the fashion world in only six years. She has her Atelier in San Francisco. Her designs are sought out by a high end clientele: movie stars, noted personalities, entrepreneurs, and recognized leaders.

 

 

 

Mary Ryan

gown by Mary Ryan

Mary Kathryn Ryan just graduated with a BFA in Knitwear Design from the Academy of art. Her eye always drifts toward classic beauties, and it is apparent in her work. In the near future, Mary plans on starting a small niche business, but until then she will continue to dream and create for those who desire to inquire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Samuel Shum

Samuel Shum

Samuel Shum is originally a native from Hong Kong and has been interested in fashion ever since he was young. His mother was a tailor in Hong Kong and oftentimes she had no choice but to bring Samuel to her studio. Being constantly surrounded by garments-in-process and sewing machines, Samuel developed a love for sewing. Samuel first learned about clothing construction by observing his mother while she worked. Samuel got a Bachelor degree of Graphic Design at California State University, East Bay. His background in Graphic Design helps immensely with Fashion Design: he is already familiar with color theory and the usage of patterns. Samuel has a great affinity for bright cheerful color palettes and patterns. According to Samuel, he "cannot live without patterns, especially stripes." Samuel loves designing menswear because he feels that current menswear designs are staid and too homogeneous. He would like to shake up the menswear world by introducing new colors, patterns, and silhouettes. Samuel believes that it is silly to typecast certain silhouettes or elements of design as "womenswear" or "menswear" when in reality it can work for either men or women. For example, Samuel would like to incorporate draping in menswear.

 

Loretta Waner and Timothy Shaw

gown by Loretta Warner and Timothy Shaw

Loretta Warner, aka Loretta Smith, is a trained Fashion Designer. Having a lifelong love of the art, she is a true artisian and respected master craftswoman who continually studies both Fashion and art in the exploration of possibility that is present through the use of all things colorful and tactile. Using a variety of tools and media, including the knitting machine and industrial sewing machine, Loretta is passionate about making timeless beautiful clothing and art. Loretta Warner Collections have sold to leading boutiques nationwide, as part of the Pacific Designer Collection, a group of independent designers selling to the trade, biannually in New York. She continues to design under her own label and is currently designing collections for private clients. Loretta is a member of the faculty of the Fashion Department of San Francisco City College where she teaches courses in sewing, draping, and millinery. She also does private instruction for groups and individuals in her Berkeley studio.She will be offering products and hand knitting patterns for sale on her website in 2009. Loretta worked with designer Timothy Shaw for her Evening of Hope piece.

 

Stephanie Verrieres

Stephanie Verrieres was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. Her passion for art and design began early in life stemming from the time she spent with her grandmother, an accomplished painter. Always encouraged to pursue a career in art, she began her profession as a dancer. An abrupt injury spoiled her pursuit, but with the combined knowledge of a dancer's movement and clothing construction it easily led way to cost costume design for ballet, theater, and film. It was at this point she decided to enroll in a fashion design program to further enhance her skill. Upon graduation her finer tuned desire for design matched her entrepreneurial spirit and Verrieres & Sako joined forces.

 

Stephanie Yeung

gown by Stephanie Yeung

Originally born and Raised in Macau, Stephanie Yeung moved to the United States for college and received her PhD in bioengineering in 2008. While studying abroad, Stephanie found herself fascinated by the mix of cultures in the U.S. and eager to understand them through people and their stories - the elements of her inspirations. Apart from hand sewing and tailoring experience, Stephanie was taught how to sew unintentionally by her mother since young. Stephanie's dream has been to pursue fashion design. She debuted her first collection at the UC Berkeley Student and Fashion Trends Fall 2008 show. She incorporated unconventional materials to explore the idea of sustainability in fashion. Her second collection, presented in spring 2009 was inspired by the romantic scene of the saffron-robed monks and the simple riverfront village life harmonized with a sense of the French colonialism in the fishing town of Luang Prabang, Laos.