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WALK FW16fwWALK FASHION'16SHOW www.walkfashionshow.com Founded in 2009 by Daishawn Franklin and Crystal Bailey, WALK was created to add to the emerging fashion industry in their hometown of Detroit. WALK averages over 500 women to each casting call and over 2,000 fashion forward show attendees at national shows each year. Creating stunning, independent experiences in various cities, WALK has established itself as influential company in the fashion industry. Now furthering their reach to more nationwide and international cities, the journey has only just begun.

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1 RC Caylan DESIGNER: RC CAYLAN WWW.RCCAYLAN.COM Inspired by the female physique and glamour, RC Caylan’s works put more emphasis on women’s fashion. Being very sensitive to his female clientele’s wardrobe desires and needs, producing a masterpiece on each project is RC Caylan’s constant objective. RC Caylan had his first break for his very first runway show last September 26, 2015 in San Francisco, CA. The event was hosted by San Francisco Bay Area Fashion Network (SFBAFN) and was joined by 21 other international and local fashion designers. Caylan’s runway show dubbed “Ruby” (a Red Fashion Show) showcased fashionable wears ranging from avant-garde to red carpet gowns and also included chic, street style men’s fashion. RC Caylan is your meticulous kind of designer. He strives to bring out his masterpiece on every project – he tackles the most intricate, down to the finest detail. His works radiate competitiveness and he is always pursuing world-class quality. This is RC Caylan’s fashion design goal… and however bold or illustrious it may be, with hard work, passion and extreme dedication, he is very positive that his keen eye for aesthetics and functionality headlined with simplicity while exuding modern elegance, will make a big difference to the fashion world one day.

2 IKHONIC DESIGNER: KHON IKHONIC WWW.HOUSEIKHONIC.COM

3 Joules Athletics DESIGNER: JULIE MILLEN WWW.JOULESATHLETICS.COM Joules Athletics is proud to present an exceptional collection of Supermodels. These women are teachers, coaches, nurses, engineers, wives, mothers, daughters, and friends. They have all been challenged with obstacles, opportunities, and choices. Each of these women are here today because they made courageous choices, and made the decision to continue to shine, continue their pursuit of happiness, and continue to be a role model to others. Each one of these women believe in a Community of support, encouragement, mentorship and accomplishments. They are the fabric of the communities among us, and it’s incredible to have an opportunity to celebrate their Supermodel status! #joulessupermodelsroule

4 Al Wissam WWW.ALWISSAM.COM

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6 24hourcreations DESIGNER: TYRONE HUNTER

7 Burning Guitars DESIGNER: SMILEY JONEZ Burning Guitars Inc. was founded in 2008 by Smiley Jonez & Saiyd Muhammed out of Philadelphia \"The City of Brotherly Love.\" Burning Guitars is a Euroban Couture Clothing Line that blends European couture styles and American urban street styles together. Burning Guitars is inspired by the late great Super Star Jimmy Hendrix for the bizarre clothes he wore and he was historically known for burning a guitar on stage during his performance. Saiyd Muhammed is the designer of Burning Guitars and he is a self taught designer who is a firm believer in breaking the rules and following your heart when designing clothing. Saiyd has been designing clothes for your music super stars, professional athletes, actors, professional comedians for over 35 years. Smiley Jonez and Saiyd Muhammed together is what makes Burning Guitars so interesting. With Smiley's young innovative mind and vision of today's fashion trends and Saiyd's wisdom of how to mesh old fashions with new fashion, is why Burning Guitars is not your ordinary clothing line. Burning Guitars is actually a fashion house that makes everything from European couture clothing, jeans, hats, bookbags, sneakers, panties and high fashion socks just to name a few. Some are one of a kind but anything can be manufactured if customer wants to place a minimum order of 100. Your imagination is our creation \"Live Life As A Rockstar\" is one of our motto's we stand by firmly. We don't make clothes we make wearable art and its an experience when you wear Burning Guitars.

8 Bella Fashion Designs WWW.BELLAFASHIONDESIGNS.COM

9 The Nyna Noir Collection WWW.NYNANOIR.COM Emily is the creator of \"The Nyna Noir Collection\" which consists of red carpet couture evening gowns. Emily possesses A bachelors degree in Liberal Arts Studies from Wilberforce University & has become a successful seamstress and fashion designer over the years. Emily currently teaches high school & is the official seamstress for the Detroit Pistons NBA dance team. Emily's work has been featured on Television Nationally & also Internationally. Emily has also been featured in numerous periodicals including,USA Today, US Weekly, E!News, The Detroit Free Press and more

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13 Lamaj Company DESIGNER: JAMAL MORRISON WWW.LAMAJCOMPANY.COM

14 Skandoughless DESIGNER: LINDSAY CASHEWS WWW.HAUSOFSKANDOUGHLESS.WEEBLY.COM

15 Lasijas DESIGNER: LASIJAS MILLER [email protected]

16 Silver Fox Furs3031 W. GRAND BLVD. STE. 120 DETROIT, MI

17 DOM SUTLE18 DESIGNER: DOMINIQUE SUTTLES WWW.DOMSUTLE.COM SOPHISTICATED, CLASSY AND EDGY. DOM SUTLE IS AN EXCLUSIVE LINE OF WOMEN’S CLOTHING. A LINE KNOWN TO BE ONE OF A KIND, DOM SUTLE STRIVES TO MAINTAIN ITS’ UNIQUE CUTTING EDGE WHILE EXCEEDING THE DEMANDS OF THE CURRENT TRENDS. OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF CUSTOMIZED CHIC SEPARATES TO FABULOUS DRESSES OR COUTURE GLAM DRESSES TO FIERCE NIGHT ON THE TOWN STATEMENT PIECES; EITHER WAY YOU'RE GUARANTEED TO TURN HEADS WITH SOMETHING FROM THE DOM SUTLE COLLECTION! Urban Furs DESIGNER: JUAN C. WWW.URBANFURS.COM

19 Joules Athletics Superheroes DESIGNER: JULIE MILLEN WWW.JOULESATHLETICS.COM Joules Athletics is honored for the opportunity to celebrate the Superheroes among us! These incredible women are a collection of First Responders and Veterans. At Joules Athletics, we refer to them as “Superheroes”. They are wives, mothers, daughters, sisters, and friends who every day selflessly work to provide the lifestyle we all enjoy. They are courageous, brave, strong, caring, beautiful, intelligent and tenacious women. Joules Athletics would like to thank each of them for being an exceptional example of what incredible women look like! JSuulpeesr&moSdaemlsmy C.DESIGNER: JULIE MILLEN20WWW.JOULESATHLETICS.COMIntroducing Jules & Sammy C.! This is a Joules Athletics collectiondesigned together by Mother (Jules) and Daughter (Sammy C.)specifically designed for Tweens! Each of the pieces in the collectionare mom and tween-daughter approved for being fun, functional,appropriate, and fashionable! Using design dimensions to complimentthe figures of Tween girls, Jules and Sammy C. worked to adjust thedesigns to accommodate body movement, curves placement, andfunctional requirements. Because a Tween who is comfortable withwhat she’s wearing, and a Mother who is comfortable with what herdaughter is wearing, is a very beautiful thing! Jules & Sammy C. alsopresents a collection of Supermodels that are all athletes, scholars,daughters, sisters, friends, and role models to their peers.

21 Fiercely Made Fashion Boutique DESIGNER: VOLENCIA SIMPSON WWW.IAMFIERCELYMADE.COM Volencia Simpson is the CEO of Fiercely Made and Owner of Fiercely Made Fashion Boutique. The term “fierce” is defined in many ways. Volencia, believes the word fierce embodies a persona which is optimistic, confident, sophisticated, poised, and most importantly exhibits style and grace. Fiercely Made was created September 14, 2013, with the mission to assist individuals by designing personalized unique images in which one understands that22 to be fierce you must look and act the part. Fiercely Made is a company that was created because Volencia strives for embracing all her skills and dreams. Gavin Hill & Uniquely Twisted Designs COLLECTION: D28 & H.I.T.E [email protected] A unique set of custom made ready to wear garments for your everyday fashion need! Winter / Spring collection: Hello Gavin & H.I.T.E will fit your everyday fashion needs. We promote strong, fierce, bold individuals to Dream a little bigger & to go a little higher. Your Garment is a Fashion is a statement & make it loud. Gavin Hill- H.I.T.E Wants to elevate you. A message from Gavin: Fashion is a life style, it's a choice, it's a freedom of expression, you have to live it, you have to love it, you have to breathe it, life is all about love and fashion

House of NoraaDESIGNER: ASHLEY DOUGLASHOUSEOFNORAA.COM23I, Ashley Douglas studiedFashion and ProductDevelopment at EasternMichigan University.Graduated in 2011 with aBS.The House of Noraà (Nu-rah) is an online customdesign apparel boutique forwomen that offersfashionable clothing forever body type.24 Kamiki Ayo DESIGNER: KAMIKI AYO I Am, I Am, I Am, Kamiki Ayo. A Artist, Entrepreneur, celebrating the magic of a collection of garments called É Gypsy Seam L.L.C., and royal hats all original hand crocheted called Crown Wear L.L.C.

NekodaHoney25DESIGNER: BREIA ANTHONYNekodaHoney was birthed from a gemini on aweekday in the windy city. Nekoda is aconfident business woman. She's a naturalteacher because of her passion for knowledgeand her desire for a stronger and wisercommunity. Honey writes poetry, dances whileshe sews and does not forget to pause to smellthe flowers.26 Jeanie Madsen Sport DESIGNER: JEANIE MADSEN WWW.JEANIEMADSEN.COM Madsen's background started in the Garment industry in NYC. Her first career job, in a buying office, led her back to school for Fashion Design at Fashion Institute of Technology. Her first job experiences of styling and wardrobe in NYC led her to Costuming on a world tour for Walt Disney World. Then on to Los Angeles and Santa Monica where she created her independent line SewJeannie and opened her first store. After her line being picked up in 15 different boutiques world wide her focus now is the on-line world of web and doing national shows.

F.a.B by India Ashley DESIGNER: BREIA ANTHONY2178FASHIONANDBEAUTY101.VPWEB.COM Emerging designer focusing the brand on swimwear and swim accessories. F.a.B by India Ashley is about having your own personal style.28 The KDC collection WWW.THISISKDC.COM

Young Socialites Clothier DESIGNER: NAIMA D. MELONSON29 YSCLOTHIER.COM30 F.S.C.L. Clothes DESIGNER: PUSH WATKINS WWW.FSCLCLOTHES.COM MAKING DOPE SH*T SINCE 2012. GOAL? UNQUESTIONABLE INTENT TO DECORATE INDIVIDUALS IN FRESHEST OF GARMENTS. #MakeAmericaFreshAgain

31 Uneekcollection33 DESIGNER: ROBERT COLLINS & KIRK MCCLUNG WWW.UNEEKCOLLECTION.COM We started our brand from scratch. A grass roots initiative to give back to the community by setting an example and giving opportunities to others. Our team is small but our drive is big. Our hope is that our brand can make a difference in the city of Detroit, and throughout the rest of the world. Unifying Nationalities by Encouraging Education Knowledge. The goal will never change. Bag Crush DESIGNER: SHANNON \"HOLLYWOOD\" RUCKER [email protected] Shannon \"Hollywood\" Rucker is the CEO and Designer of Bag Crush. Shannon started sewing in May 2014. She started out sewing bowties then eventually, her creative juices started to flow more and more each day and that's when \"Bag Crush\" was born. She is still learning each day but, her creativity is what keeps here customers wanting more. She loves what she does and will continue to bring you custom unique bags.

Scarves by RossarioDESIGNER: RANDIROSSARIO34 WWW.RANDIROSSARIO.COM35 Kelechi Uchendu OFFICIAL BLOGGER WWW.KAYKAYSWAY.BLOGSPOT.COM Kelechi Uchendu currently resides in the Metro-Detroit area and is a student pursuing her LLM in Environmental Law, a Legal Researcher for Columbia University, a blogger and a writer for the Detroit Fashion News. Kelechi received her Juris Doctor degree from Vermont Law School in May 2016 and received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Pre- Law with a specialization in Environmental Science from Michigan State in 2013. While at Michigan State University and Vermont Law, she participated in study abroad programs to various countries including Antarctica. She has been to all seven continents and plans to continue traveling. In addition to school, interning, researching, writing, and blogging, Kelechi loves to listen to music.

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Cover Credits:Model: Jessica ChoiMUA/Hair: Stacey ManuelClothing: Derrick VgceoPhotographer: Davide Anderson