I have experienced many runway shows in my career, but RIFW was my first time as the designer. Thank you Yemi Sekoni for creating this spotlight for creatives, and for allowing me to add my voice to each look as it appeared on the runway. There was something moving about nature taking the catwalk with the harmonious sounds of Heart Chakra by Beautiful Chorus, For Elana by East Forest & Undercurrent/Watershed by April, Mary Lattimore, reverberating in the space.
Creations of the Natural World Model Roster
-Skirts Laying in the Dirt, modeled by Ashley Lubin Murray
-Little Balls of Golden Light, modeled by Alexandra Bell
-Divine Finery of the Pharaohs, modeled by Aniyah Smith
-The Duality of Silk and Fur, modeled by Ray Lorraine
-The Percussionist of Nature, modeled by Molly Levine
-All I See is Skin, modeled by Ocean Lombard
-Vision of a Treetop Angel , modeled by Shenita Perry
-Legumes that Inspire Liberation, modeled by Levin Le
-Inherent Strength, modeled by Karen Cirillo
-It Started with a Stick, modeled by Sara Seelenbrandt
Acknowledgements
-Yemi Sekoni & the entire RIFW staff
-Gerry Krausse for his videography expertise
-Paul Warner Photography & CLE Photography
-Meredith Sabins, Susan Fox & Walter Berry for being my backstage team
-Devin, Ann, Linda, Nancy, Judith, Jenn & All for buying tickets to the event and sitting front row!