With aspirations to build a modeling career at an early age, Ray Lorraine, knew this career path required ambition, passion, and above all else, perseverance. His response to a MySpace advertisement seeking promotional models opened his doors to numerous opportunities in print and runway. With...
Sam Marquis: Finding Inspiration in Fashion Histor...
posted by Jennifer Chen
On Thursday, November 3, 2011, Celebration Fashion Show was graced with the presence and designs of Sam Marquis. With ten years of designing experience, she constructs each of her collections from various inspirations ranging from the message and statement she wants to convey – whether it is gloomy and edgy or bright and fun. As fashion history is her passion and joy, she draws inspiration from researching trends and fashions in different time periods and cultures. Currently, her Spring/Summer 2012 collection, titled “Diaspora” is inspired by the people and culture of Tibet. Both, historically and presently, Tibet has...
Xanious Ross: Fresh ...
posted by Jennifer Chen
Connecticut’s very own Xanious Ross is a senior at Norfolk Community College. In 2004, he began designing clothes with airbrushed sneakers and shirts for family and friends. Soon after, in 2006, he founded fRESHxKURRENCii , a graphic tee company catering to females and males, as well as...
Stewart Smith Photog...
posted by Jennifer Chen
At a young age, Stewart Smith fell in love with the beauty of photography. Influenced by his sister, Tami, who was involved in the yearbook, he began to experiment with various elements of photography at a young age. In high school, Joe Sassi, the school yearbook advisor, encouraged him to...
Adriana Giron: DRI b...
posted by Jennifer Chen
Adriana Giron, a dual talented and intellectual young woman attending Regis College, is Biology major and a local fashion designer. Her involvement in the fashion industry began with Nostalgia Fashion Show, a Regis College fashion production she co-founded. Simultaneously, her interest in...
Nathan Garvin
posted by Jennifer Chen
Nathan Garvin, a freshman at Bay State College studying Fashion Merchandising, is an up and coming designer and entrepreneur. As the founder and designer of Heaven Styles, he is inspired by creating versatile, classic every day wear for both men and women. In his first and recent collection:...
Jeff Pierre-Louis
posted by Jennifer Chen
Jeff Pierre-Louis, a sophomore at Bunker Hill Community College studying Business Management, is an aspiring model in the Boston area. His passion for modeling stems from his advocacy to inspire male models to break the stereotypical perception of the tall, lean male figure. Modeling, in his...
Anh Phung Chung
posted by Jennifer Chen
Anh Phung Chung, an undergraduate student at Northeastern University studying Finance and Accounting, is an aspiring model in the Boston community. As a model who has participated in the Unity Fashion Show for the last three years, she has grown to be a confident and inspiring role model to...



















