Posts tagged midwest fashion designer
Marcel Coleman Jr. to bring some "Live LIFE Free" from MTHREEPROJECT to Pins and Needles

Thankful for being able to share himself and his heart, founder and creator of Mthreeproject, Marcel Coleman Jr. will bring some “Live Life Free” to Pins and Needles next August 10 at the Majorette. Drawn by the “life-changing opportunity,” Coleman Jr. got on the road to California just last week “with love, just to be in the presence of God” to get inspiration for this new collection.

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Amanda Casarez to fully expose her Fashion DNA on Pins and Needles

At age 12,  Amanda Casarez' fashion DNA began running through her veins after her mom introduced her to the art of sewing. A “fashionable nerd”, Casarez studied Biology and Fashion Design and Merchandising. After dressing her first celebrity, super model Veronica Webb at this year’s NYFW Red Dress Collection Show; we can’t wait to see her designs taking off the runway next August 10th at The Majorette when Pins and Needles comes to life. With the creation of her own brand, Amanda Casarez has been dressing “bold and unapologetic” women.

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Hailey Washington returns to Pins and Needles; this time as a designer

From Chicago, Illinois, Hailey Washington returns to Pins and Needles; this time as a designer after being amazed by the competition a few years ago when she watched the show as an attendee. Pins and Needles will return to The Majorette next August 10th and will come to life at 7:30 when Smith II kicks off the show. Hailey devoted her summers to STL Artworks art apprenticeships and SAIC’s Early College - Fashion Construction Program. She recently graduated from Dominican University, where she got a bachelor’s degree on Apparel Design and Graphic Design; and attended the Kent State NYC Fashion Studio program. With internships held previously at Tracy Reese, Cintas and working experience as assistant technical designer; we can’t help but be excited to see her experienced design skills from concept to reality.

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PINS AND NEEDLES 2017 SPECIAL GUEST: Charles Smith II

Unlike last years, in which the show was opened by the former winner of the competition, the show will be opened by special guest Charles Smith II.

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The Emerging 6, 2017

The 9th annual Pins and Needles is on the making now that the Emerging 6 across the nation have been found. Many applications were received, but only these 6 will get to amaze us with their deigns next August 10th at The Majorette. Get to know them!The 9th annual Pins and Needles is on the making now that the Emerging 6 across the nation have been found. Many applications were received, but only these 6 will get to amaze us with their deigns next August 10th at The Majorette. Get to know them!

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