Like time, fashion is ever-changing. It doesn’t stop for anyone and demands attention when needed. We are pleased to announce the designers for Project Goodwill 2017. Each designer has been challenged to create a blue carpet look with unconventional items and then present it at our annual Fashion Show. The event benefits the many programs and services that are managed by Goodwill with initiatives focusing on the homeless, at-risk youth, veterans, disadvantaged and the disabled.
Name: Kateba Johnson
Age: 19
Education: Graduate of Trimble Technical High School – Fashion Major
Occupation: Fashion Stylist
Design Aesthetic: My design will be about the changes in life through a butterfly and how things aren’t really what they are made out to be, but in the end turn out just how they are supposed to – BEAUTIFUL.
Name: Yvonne Johnson
Age: 33
Education: BFA in Fashion Design, Minor in Fashion Merchandising: University of North Texas
Occupation: Design Coordinator for Dickies & Freelance Illustrator and Costume Designer
Design Aesthetic: I love everything loud, shiny & theatrical. Gotta give ’em a show!
Name: Lizzie Jones
Age: 22
Education: Senior at the University of North Texas
Occupation: Student/Teaching Assistant
Design Aesthetic: My clothing combines youthful silhouettes with sophisticated colors and fabrics to embody that wonderful mismatch of feelings that comes with being a young adult, or simply being young at heart. I like to say my designs are pretty, practical and playful.
Name: Chrissy Mixon
Age: 31
Education: Texas A&M University-Commerce
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Design Aesthetic: Vintage-classy, chic, modest, custom couture and some Ankara.
Name: Vinson O. Smalls IV
Age: 39
Education: Wagner College
Occupation: 6th grade English teacher and CEO/Designer of Code Fresh
Design Aesthetic: Retro.
Name: Peyton Stubblefield
Age: 18
Education: Senior at Western Hills High School
Occupation: Student
Design Aesthetic: My outfit is sort of a pretty yet comfortable look for dances, parties and other special events.
Name: Jessica Villa
Age: 16
Education: Junior at Trimble Technical High School – Fashion major
Occupation: Student
Design Aesthetic: Personally, I would consider my design aesthetic as clean and versatile. A “Scandinavian” aesthetic is an accurate match for my designing style.
Name: Jada Washington
Age: 16
Education: Junior at Trimble Technical High School
Occupation: Student
Design Aesthetic: Growing up seeing my grandmother sew and being influenced by the new pop-culture that our generation has been the best influence for me. The challenge of being creative is a rush and it’s always fun to put your mind to the test.
Name: Meagan Woodall
Age: 24
Education: BFA in Fashion Design: University of North Texas
Occupation: Fashion Designer
Design Aesthetic: I specialize in making woman feel beautiful by making surface detail and custom fit as the main focus of my design. My inspiration is rooted from historical American eras such as the 1890s Gibson Girl and 1940s Hollywood Women. I am also influenced by romance, nostalgia, open fields, old vinyls and flowers.
Name: Shen Xu
Age: 30
Education: University of North Texas
Occupation: Technical Design
Design Aesthetic: I believe fashion is a form of art. From haute couture to street fashion, every piece is expressing its own emotions. I always try to deliver a message, an emotion or a surprise through my design through the forms, the color, the texture and the way the fabric flows or performs. The design can be simple or complicated and should always be visually appealing to the viewer.
We’ve thanked the sponsors, met the designers, now it’s time for the show! Join us on May 2, 2017 for our live stream on our Facebook Page to see the action take place! And, it’s not too late to purchase tickets to see the action live! Click here to become a sponsor or purchase a ticket.