Spring 2025 Edition

Fashion Week
Sacramento

Where Art Meets the Runway

Crocker Art Museum 20th Anniversary

Spring 2025 • Volume XX

Features

The Return of the Runway03

Editor's Letter04

Friday Night

Dr. S Kennedy Garcia05

Production Designer Yennie Zhou06

Miss Velvet Cream07

Salvaged Row Collective09

F by A Unique Bridal11

Shop Doll Face13

Deforsage15

Unlimited Fashions17

Zadecah Emporium19

Saturday Night

Bianca Ventura - Host21

Producer Duane Ram22

Entwined Mind Designs23

Tuxedo Den25

Who Took That Pic27

Just BE.7229

Nicolay31

Swagger House33

The Queen's Chair35

Credits

Production Team37

Photographer Profile38

The Return of the Runway

Fashion Week Sacramento 2025 marked a triumphant return to the catwalk, transforming the hallowed halls of the Crocker Art Museum into a pulsating epicenter of creativity. Over two electrifying evenings, the California capital played host to a convergence of emerging visionaries and established ateliers.

Produced by DMR Productions under the guidance of Duane Ram, this year's milestone 20th anniversary edition wasn't merely a display of garments—it was a testament to fashion's ability to shape careers, foster community, and champion sustainability.

20Years

16Designers

2Nights

More than a runway show, Fashion Week Sacramento serves as a launchpad for creatives, connecting them to the transformative power of fashion.

— Greg Autry, Contributing Editor

Dr. S Kennedy Garcia

Opening the festivities with empowering presence

Friday Night Opener

Dr. S Kennedy Garcia

Known for her passion for empowering women and girls, Dr. Garcia, SCPM, PhD, set the tone for the entire weekend with an opening presentation that celebrated strength through style.

Production Designer Yennie Zhou

Opens the show with her live art models

Miss Velvet Cream

Scatha G. Allison presents neo-couture

The Art of Upcycling

Each piece tells a story of transformation. Allison's process involves carefully deconstructing vintage garments, then reconstructing them into entirely new forms.

Intricate detailing and sustainable craftsmanship

Salvaged Row

A collective of three innovative designers united by their commitment to sustainable fashion.

CSUS Alumnus

Oscar Perez

Sacramento native showcasing growth as a designer through innovative textile techniques.

Adaptive Wear

Rachel Zacapa

Incorporating adaptive wear into upcycled creations following her 2023 accident.

Secondhand Only

Hyori Lee

Rising star exclusively using secondhand materials for unique contemporary pieces.

Sustainable Fashion

The Salvaged Row collective presents eco-conscious creations

F by A Unique Bridal

Ashlee Roberts challenges conventional bridal wear

Circular Fashion

F by A Unique Bridal

Ashlee Roberts makes her FWSAC debut with a revolutionary approach to bridal wear. F by A challenges the conventional lifecycle of wedding dresses by redesigning existing gowns and textiles.

Giving pre-loved wedding dresses a second life, Roberts promotes sustainable practices while creating unique, personalized pieces for modern brides.

"Every bride deserves a unique dress with a story to tell"

Returning Designer

Shop Doll Face

Keevona Reynolds returns to FWSAC after several appearances, showcasing her unique and creative designs that blend street style with high fashion sensibilities.

Her Doll Face Boutique offers trendy clothing and accessories, specializing in handmade custom pieces that reflect individual personality and bold artistic vision.

Collection Highlights

Handmade custom accessories
Bold, statement-making pieces
Streetwear-inspired silhouettes

Shop Doll Face

Keevona Reynolds presents bold, creative designs

Deforsage

Maya Leon brings European elegance

European Brand

Deforsage

Maya Leon and her family bring their European-based brand back to FWSAC, creating occasion-ready pieces inspired by prosperity, success, and love.

Their designs empower women to radiate brilliance and allure through exquisite, meticulously crafted garments.

"Designs that empower women to radiate brilliance"

Featured

Unlimited Fashions

CEO Samantha Wall-Laidler returns with a curated collection reflecting her keen eye for trends and timeless elegance, blending fashion with community service.

Her designs showcase versatility and sophistication, offering pieces that transition seamlessly from day to evening wear.

CEO Leadership

Unlimited Fashions

Samantha Wall-Laidler's curated collection

Zadecah Emporium

Joshlyn Jamison debuts at FWSAC

Closing Designer

Zadecah Emporium

With show experience in Las Vegas and Los Angeles Fashion Weeks, Joshlyn Jamison makes her highly anticipated FWSAC debut.

Her designs reflect a passionate commitment to empowering creatives through bold, statement-making fashion.

3Major Fashion Weeks

1stFWSAC Appearance

Bianca Ventura

Saturday Night Host

Bianca Ventura

Regional Emmy and two-time Golden Mike Award-winning journalist brings broadcast excellence to the boutique fashion affair.

Producer Duane Ram

Welcomes the attendees

Wire Art

Entwined Mind Designs

Jen Carter-Mills returns to FWSAC after their 2024 debut, creating distinctive wearable wire art jewelry using cold connection techniques.

Technique: Cold connection methods create intricate wire-wrapped designs without soldering.

Entwined Mind Designs

Wearable wire art jewelry

Menswear

Tuxedo Den

Jonathan Rodriguez and Jillian Shafer return to FWSAC with a special Bespoke collection. Their expertise in men's formal wear ensures impeccable fit and timeless elegance.

Specializing in: Custom tailoring, wedding parties, black-tie events.

Bespoke Tailoring

Precision and elegance in every stitch

Who Took That Pic Designs

Tracey Benedict's captivating headpieces

Accessories

Who Took That Pic Designs

Tracey Benedict returns with captivating headpieces and size-inclusive clothing. Her designs, crafted with sustainable and repurposed materials, reflect commitment to innovative and environmentally conscious fashion.

Debut

Just BE.72

Margaret Evette makes her FWSAC debut with Just BE.72, a female empowerment brand. Her designs encourage self-discovery and authentic expression.

"Be yourself, authentically"

Just BE.72

Empowerment through fashion

Minimalist

Nicolay

Tamika Huff returns to FWSAC presenting her minimalist brand. Her made-to-order pieces offer upscale, versatile style for the modern woman.

Representing the future of conscious fashion through timeless simplicity.

Nicolay

Minimalist elegance by Tamika Huff

Swagger House

Tyniece Jones

Ready-to-Wear & Couture

Swagger House

Tyniece Jones returns to FWSAC, blending ready-to-wear and haute couture. Her designs embody confidence and self-expression.

Featuring vibrant colors, expressive patterns, and edgy hardware.

Closing Designer

The Queen's Chair

Frances Wright returns to FWSAC, showcasing her globally recognized brand. Her designs blend historical influences with contemporary aesthetics.

"Closing the show with unforgettable impact"

The Queen's Chair

Frances Wright closes Fashion Week Sacramento 2025

Production Team

Duane Ram

Executive Producer

Jax Buttle

Associate Producer

Bryanna Quinonez

Production Manager & Foundation CEO

Dave Alcarez

Runway Director

Nikisha Mitran

Backstage Manager

Noelle Blanco

Media & Photography Manager

Sara & Nataly

Social Media Managers

Vault Salon

Hair & Makeup Lead

Coverage By

Greg Autry

Instagram: gregautryphoto

Greg is a Photographer and Writer specializing in Fashion, Art, and Editorials. He covers Luxury Brands for Splash Magazine where this article was first featured.

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