RAGTRADE ATLANTA 2015 RECAP

PHOTOS: Kennyatta Collins. Fashion Photographer for Premier XI Photography

The Atlanta fashion scene exploded at last week's second annual RAGTRADE ATLANTA fashion event. Five emerging designers, accompanied by two student designers from the Art Institute of Atlanta, a Ragtrade partner, presented impressive and exciting runway collections. Art Institute designers, Zonia Santander and Andre Bryson gave us a glimpse of the talent within the Art Institute of Atlanta with a mini-collection of five sensational looks each. Brendan M Combs opened the designer showcase with an edgy and futuristic collection, followed by the chic and sophisticated style of Sylvia Mollie. Returning Ragtrade designer, Natt Taylor wowed the audience with her asymmetrical peplums and Zachary/Nathaniel took us to a place of dark glamour and haunted beauty. Closing the runway, Edmond Newton, who is killing it on the current season of Project Runway, gave us one sleeved looks, sheers and flowing dresses. America's Next Top Model, Bello Sanchez and his baby blues, graced the runway for both Brendan M Combs and Zachary/Nathaniel.

Ragtrade Atlanta is leaving its mark on the city and earning its place as a valuable resource for emerging design talent through a series of year-round industry events. The Ragtrade Atlanta showcase on October 14th held at the Georgia Freight Depot was a sold-out event. It brought together a diverse group of designers, sponsors, partners and guests, proving that fashion is global, transcending boundaries, unifying lives and embracing differences. Ragtrade Atlanta was a celebration of fashion, art and culture. Keep an eye on them as they continue to grow and evolve, Ragtrade Atlanta may very well be "Fashion's Next Voice."

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AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL Bello Sanchez 'catwalks' at RAGTRADE Atlanta

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FOLLOWING NEW YORK FASHION WEEK, “AMERICA’S NEXT TOP MODEL” FINALIST BELLO SANCHEZ WALKS FOR BRENDAN M COMBS AGAIN AT RAGTRADE ATLANTA

America’s Next Top Model”, Cycle 22 finalist Bello Sanchez is catwalking for Savannah-based designer Brendan M Combs during the RAGTRADE Atlanta 2015 runway show at the Georgia Freight Depot on Wednesday, October 14.  Doors open at 5 pm and the show starts at 7 pm. Visit Ragtrade Atlanta or Brendan M Combs for more information.

“I am thrilled to be working with Brendan again,” says Bello, who recently walked for the designer at New York Fashion Week for the Spring/Summer 2016 collections.  “His pieces have a defining, modern edge in a sleek, well-tailored way.”

Tyra Banks said of Bello Sanchez: “Beautiful, polarizing you will be both loved and hated.  And that's what makes a star a star.”

RAGTRADE Atlanta, in partnership with Art Institute of Atlanta, features the top emerging and student designers from the Southeast.

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