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VitaminWater Inspired Fashion Show

Avant-garde fashion graced the runway as VitaminWater Zero provided the inspiration for a “Project Runway-esque” fashion show where haute couture and flavor met for a night of high fashion designs that would undoubtedly meet Tim Gunn’s fickle approval. 😀

Haute looks by Tulipano boutique

Haute looks by Tulipano boutique

 

The Whiskey Blue lounge, atop the W Atlanta in Buckhead, provided the quintessential ambiance to this bold display of couture originals by eight of Atlanta’s hottest up-and-coming fashion designers. The event also featured fab looks from Tulipano boutique.

Hosted by Atlanta & Company’s Christine Pullara, the top prize of $1,000 cash and a feature spot in JEZEBEL magazine’s September fashion issue would go to the winning design.

Another fab piece by Tulipano boutique

Another fab piece by Tulipano boutique

 

The judging came by way of a local Style Council consisting of Jessica Dauler of Jessica Shops, David Goodrowe Associate Dean of the School of Fashion at SCAD, and Robanne Schulman of Plaid Monkey, who were tasked with awarding the top prizes and crown to the designer whose garment best embodied their VitaminWater Zero flavor of choice.

Tulipano was in the house featuring some of their haute couture originals

Tulipano was in the house featuring some of their haute couture originals

 

 

Now, here’s the juice:

Each designer was given 6 weeks to design and produce an original piece inspired by the VitaminWater Zero color pallet; and let me tell you, it was a fabulous display of style and creativity that had me thirsting for more!

 

 

 

All of the designers did a fabulous job of interpreting their inspirational beverages; so here’s the rundown of each designer and their flavor of choice:

Love the vibrance in Jeanette Benjamin's design

Love the vibrance in Jeanette Benjamin's design

 

Jeanette Benjamin was inspired by the oranges and blues of the sunset sky for her interpretation of the Mixed Berry flavor.

Shake your shimmy in this shimmering original by Simone Adams

Shake your shimmy in this shimmering original by Simone Adams

 

 

Simone Adams used the berry colors of the XXX Berry flavor along with crystal accents for her inspirational rendition.

 

Perfect for Summer, Claire Buyens offers a refreshing take on Lemonade

Perfect for Summer, Claire Buyens offers a refreshing take on Lemonade

 

 

Claire Buyens chose the juicy and sweet freshness of the Lemonade flavor for inspiration of her sophisticated and vibrant piece.

 

Simone McPherson captured the Rhythm in this chic original

Simone McPherson captured the Rhythm in this chic original

 

 

 

Simone McPherson felt the “rhythm of the night” and captured its essence in her design inspired by the Rhythm flavor.

 

Work it girl! My fav design of the night by Isaac Spry

Work it girl! My fav design of the night by Isaac Spry

 

Isaac Spry energized and aroused our senses with this fab design inspired by the Revive flavor.

Kelvin Parker created a sassy, sexy, and edgy design that accentuates the waistline using the XXX Berry flavor.

Tian Justman's Dragon Fruit inspired couture piece. Love the colors!

Tian Justman's Dragon Fruit inspired couture piece. Love the colors!

 

Tian Justman‘s splash of color in her couture piece was inspired by the Dragon Fruit flavor.

Dwayne Woodard's chic design inspired by Glow

Dwayne Woodard's chic design inspired by Glow

 

 

Dwayne Woodard’s design radiated as he showcased his chic, hand sewn piece inspired by the Glow flavor.

 

 

Beautiful open back design by Isaac Spry

Beautiful open back design by Isaac Spry

 

Although all the designs were absolutely delish; my personal fav flavor of the night was this gorgeous piece by designer Isaac Spry which was inspired by the Revive flavor. Love, Love, Love the ruffles and the open back…Uh, Isaac, we need to talk hun! 😉

 

Tian Justman with her winning design

Tian Justman with her winning design

 

 

But, there can only be one winner, and Tian Justman took home the coveted title of VitaminWater Zero’s most fab flavor of the night with her Dragon Fruit inspired couture design. I absolutely loved her use of the vibrant oranges and pinks, and sage colored accents…(insert fainting motion) Can someone hand me a fan, please! OMG it was beautiful!

 

 

Special thanks to Theo Tyson from Trinity Productions who arranged a great view for me in the VIP section.

Ok, Divas. All this talk about refreshing, high fashion couture has me parched!

So, off I go… to quench my thirst at the local boutique (queue whistling). 😛

Nikka Shae The Undercover Socialite

All photos courtesy of Taste Maker Magazine

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2 Comments

  • Reply Isaac Spry August 4, 2011 at 10:52 pm

    Thanks for posting the Vitamin Water inspired fashion show. I’m glad my design was your favorite from the event.

    Thanks,
    Isaac Spry

    • Reply Nikka Shae August 4, 2011 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you Isaac.I enjoyed the show, and your design was my fav!!!!! Also thanks for the comment. Please make sure to like my facebook page, and tell your friends to like my facebook page too!!

      Take care
      Nikka Shae!!

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