Charles Smith II opened last night’s Pins and Needles 2017 at the Majorette in dramatic fashion

Charles Smith II was introduced for the first time to the public of St. Louis last night on Pins and Needles 2017 at the Majorette in dramatic fashion with his collection “DO NOT TOUCH”, which is inspired in 3 today's social problems.

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.

Max Wilde to showcase designs to a new audience on Pins and Needles

Chicago native fashion designer Carl Mackey is the owner and creator of “Max Wilde”; which he will showcase with a brand new collection on Pins and Needles next August 10th at the Majorette.