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Photographer and Magazine design Christian Millanmillanphoto@gmail.com, 562-882-0789

Fashion Show producer Pamela Knights pknights@lbcc.edu

Co-Head of Production Lucy Acosta lucy.acosta15@yahoo.com

press shoot directors: Davon Hollie, Genevieve ShabandarLocation Babouche restaraunt

2013 F a s h i o n

Symposium, “Mosaics of Fashion”

Celebrating and Connecting California Community College Fashion Students

Long Beach (April 10, 2013)- Designed to showcase the creativity of California Community College (CCC) fashion students

and raise awareness about careers, trends and topics in the fashion industry, the annual CCC Fashion Symposium is scheduled for Saturday,

April 27, 2013 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the California Market Center (CMC), 110 East Ninth Street, Los Angeles. Students will gather in the heart

of the downtown Los Angeles Fashion District to explore the many “Mosaics of Fashion.” The all-day event features live competitions, industry speakers and

culminates with a fashion runway show featuring garments designed by CCC students from throughout the state.

The event is open to the public. Tickets are $15 for general admission (including lunch) and available pre-sale only at brownpapertickets.com. There will be no tickets sold at the door.

The symposium will open with a 9 am Keynote by Brett Bjorkman, Director of Sustainable Business and Innovation for Hurley International. Attendees will then head to the CMC penthouse for “Eye on Industry” interaction with over 20 professionals to explore various career paths, fashion forecasts and cutting-edge trends. Students will be able to take part in two live competitions; denim destruction and accessory design, as well as live interactive digital portfolio reviews by industry professionals.

The Fashion Show, “Into the Desert” produced by Long Beach City College (LBCC) Fashion Production class, is scheduled for 1 pm in the CMC

fashion theater and will showcase four separate categories of garments: Wearable Art/Fantasy/Cosplay, Contemporary Sportswear, Cocktail/Club Wear and Evening Wear. There are also a number of pre-judged competitions related to fashion history, merchandising and design. Prizes will be awarded to the top three competitors in each category: pre-judged, live competitions and fashion show. The winning entries in the other categories will be displayed at the Symposium.

Pamela Knights, LBCC Fashion Program Director and Director of the Fashion Show said, “Our students demonstrate great enthusiasm and make every effort to attend this terrific event. The whole day provides a behind the scenes glimpse into so many aspects of the fashion business. It’s a rare opportunity for our students to interact with fashion industry professionals and gain insight into careers they may wish to pursue.

The annual Fashion Symposium is made possible by a California Community College Chancellor’s Office Family and Consumer Sciences Collaborative Grant (#012-0160 www.cccfcs.com). For more than 25 years, California Community College fashion students have been taking part in the day, interacting with industry, showcasing their skills, talents and creativity. Pamela added, “Unfortunately, this is the last year the Fashion Symposium will be funded by the CCC Chancellor’s Office Grant, and likely the last opportunity our fashion students will have to participate in this wonderful experience.”

Model: Saam AdamsHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Jalen HarrisonDesigner: Jalen Harrison; Black and white printed knit dress

Model: Saam AdamsHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Jalen HarrisonDesigner: Jalen Harrison; Black and white printed knit dress

Model: Chelsea KnightsHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Cyndi Proeung Stylist: Jalen HarrisonDesigner: Genevieve Shabandar: top, April Estuardo; Leather pants

Model: Chelsea WatsonHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio LeonStylist: Natalie AragonDesigner: Erika Belotehoundstooth and leather top and short

Model: Elizabeth Lang Hair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio LeonDesigner: Brenda Trujillo Red bodysuit, leather and houndstooth skirt

Model: Monique YoungHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Carmen CastroStylist: Makaya ThomasDesigner: Jalen Harrison; Black silk jersey gown

Model: Elizabeth Lang Hair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio LeonStylist: Natalie AragonDesigner: Lucy Acosta; Black silk dupioni with floral silk chiffon skirt evening gown

Model: Chelsea WatsonHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio LeonStylist: Alfonso RamirezDesigner: Lucy Acosta; White brocade cocktail dress w/ silver lame

Model: Chelsea KnightsHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Natalie AragonDesigner: Juan Godoy; Gold chain metal top, Halley Davis; Pieced leggings

Model: Saam AdamsHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Makaya ThomasDesigner: Krystle Anaya; Black gown with side chains

Model: Elizabeth LangHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio LeonStylist: Natalie AragonDesigner: Meca Smith; Knit cocktail dress w/ pleather straps

Below Model: Elizabeth Lang Hair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio LeonStylist: Natalie AragonDesigner: Halley Davis; Black lace body suit w/ sateen cropped vest with chiffon train

RightModel: Chelsea WatsonHair: Lucio LeonMake-Up: Lucio GuzmanStylist: Alfonso RamirezDesigner: Krystle Ana-ya; Black cocktail dress with mesh and crocodile print

Model: Chelsea KnightsHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Jalen HarrisonDesigner: Samantha Rhodes; Black lace cocktail dress

Model: Saam AdamsHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Makaya ThomasDesigner: Erika Belote White/Gold brocade dress

Model: Chelsea WatsonHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio GuzmanStylist: Makaya ThomasDesigner: Davon Hollie; Black and gold brocade dress

Model: Saam AdamsHair: Natalia LopezMake Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Jalen HarrisonDesigner: Jalen Har-rison; Safety-pin dress with Denim jacket by Halley Davis

Model: Saam AdamsHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Makaya ThomasDesigner: Erika Belote White/Gold brocade dress

Model: Elizabeth LangHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Lucio LeonStylist: Natalie AragonDesigner: Meca Smith; Knit cocktail dress w/ pleather straps

Model: Chelsea KnightsHair: Cielo GuzmanMake-Up: Cyndi ProeungStylist: Natalie AragonDesigner: Juan Godoy; Gold chain metal top, Halley Davis; Pieced leggings

Model: Monique YoungHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Carmen CastroStylist: Jalen HarrisonDesigner: Jalen Harrison; Silk velvet and mesh stripped skirt,

Model: Monique YoungHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Carmen CastroStylist: Alfonso RamirezDesigner: Halley Davis; Shorts with zippers and cropped silk dupioni ruffle top

Monique YoungHair: Natalia LopezMake-Up: Carmen CastroStylist: Jalen HarrisonDesigner: Jalen Harrison; Silk velvet and mesh striped skirt

photographer graphic designer christian millanmillanphoto.commillanphoto@gmail.com562 882 0789