Chessna Fernald
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Chessna Fernald is a 21 year old designer from Omaha, Nebraska. She made her designing debut in Omaha Fashion Week 2010, and has participated in several shows since then. Her designs vary greatly and she has done everything from Rococo-inspired gowns to circus-funeral attire. Although she has only participated in fashion shows since last year, she has been designing and creating clothing, for years. She draws inspiration from historical fashions as well as modern, and from many other influences as well. To Chessna, there is inspiration to be found in just about everything.

Kevin Steward

Kevin Steward the owner and designer of the Threaded fashion company, is an established member of the local fashion scene as his designs have walked in Omaha Fashion Week for several seasons and other events.

Monnie Winslow
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Monnie Winslow is 20 years old. She grew up in Council Bluffs, IA. She started sewing at the age of 15, self taught. Started in costuming, and then moved onto fashion as she got older. She takes inspiration from all sorts of things. Her favorite fashion subcultures are gothic, punk, and assorted vintage and Japanese street fashions. She is currently attending Iowa State University to study fashion merchandising and design.

Shawntelle Kuhlmann
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Shawntelle Kuhlmann attended college at The Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, majoring in fashion design. Her work is a little bit rock, a little bit bohemian, and a little bit vintage. This collection is a mélange of western and punk influences with a 50’s rock undertone. When not sewing, she’s usually baking up some vegan goodies with her son.