For fun I enjoy making baby clothing for my close family. Even though I don’t specialize in baby clothing I accept custom orders! My cousin turned one year old in August so as a gift I made her a leopard print sailor dress. I had a lot of fun making it and adding all the little details of elastic casing in the sleeves, a gathered skirt, and ribbon striped details. I am thrilled to announce that another Kramp baby is on the way soon. I hope it’s a girl!
Ulta Beauty
Skeletank Raffle
Cupcakes and Morgan
Mexican From Mars
Pearl Top
Dominique Bedford in Razzleberry Dress
Morgan in Hello Kitty Tutu (notice her tattoo?)
Shane Mikeska Makeup
My celebrity guest
Group Shot
Five weeks before Austin Fashion Week officially “kicked off” I got an acceptance letter that I was selected as a showcase designer for this years fashion week. My showcase pairing was with Ulta Beauty, which was the host of my event. Together we organized a fashion show along with a meet and greet with the stylists and myself. Ulta Beauty provided hair and makeup featuring the talented freelance makeup artist Shane Mikeska. Erin Shorts styled my mini collection with unique one-of-a-kind jewelry of Shalotlilly and accessories provided by Charming Charlie. Guests enjoyed tunes spun by DJ the “Mexican from Mars”, mocktails, and sweets at the candy bar.
I had a fantastic time working with my team of stylists and models. Throughout my entire show the only chaos that took place was a necklace broke. That being said, my show ran like a dream.
The day of my show my Mash Up Team model Dominique Bedford told me the exciting news that our team was nominated for the Timothy White Award for Best Mash Up Team Photograph. Timothy White is one of the most-respected portrait photographers in the world with credits for shooting Iggy Pop, Blondie, Keith Richards, and many more celebrities. He handpicked three nominees and the winner, which he personally announced at the Austin Fashion Awards.
Since I was on the nominees list, I received one ticket for the Austin Fashion Week Awards and After Party. Unfortunately my team did not win the Timothy White Award but it is an honor to be nominated in the Best Mash Up Team category two years in a row. Even though we didn’t win I feel like a winner, it’s such an honor to be nominated for an Industry Award and have an industry professional like Timothy White recognize our efforts.
My models and I sporting my latest collection
Launch787 opened Austin Fashion Week last night with its annual Kickoff Event: “Style, Speed, and Glory” at the Cowboy Harley-Davidson Showroom. The event began with a runway show featuring collections from Betsey Johnson and MotorClothes by Harley-Davidson. After a brief intermission, another runway show took place featuring 21 looks from the Mash Up Teams. Each team recreated the look submitted from their Mash Up Team photo. Check out the photo of my model on the runway and footage of the event on CW Austin.
Photo © Ed Lehmann
Two weeks ago Matt Swinney, the founder of Austin Fashion Week announced the team members of this years Mash Up Teams. My team is made up of Grant Reid (photographer), Bobbie Chuang (Makeup Artist), Kendall Koehler (Hair Stylist), and Briolette (Jewelry Designer). One week ago several of my team members attended the model casting call at the Driskill Hotel and we selected our lovely model Dominique Bedford. After countless emails and location scouting my team met bright and early yesterday and shot all afternoon on South Congress. Below are some behind the scenes photos. On August 20th, all teams will recreate the look created in their photo for the runway at the Austin Fashion Week Kickoff Event at Cowboy Harley Davidson.
Photo © Grant S. Reid
Photo © Grant S. Reid
Photo © Grant S. Reid
Glam Rock Magazine officially launched their Summer 2011 issue for free online viewing on Wednesday. Check out my ad campaign on page 27 featuring the lovely Hawk and receive a 15% coupon code for my designs sold on Etsy. My black and white selvage dress is featured on page 68 modeled by Jasmine Van Dyke. Read Marie Vaccarello’s interview on page 71, she mentions Kramp Kouture and I would love for her to model my designs someday. Buy the print version through MagCloud on June 30th!
Glam Rock Magazine Summer 2011 Cover
Kramp Kouture Ad Campaign
Ad Design: Jeffrey Humble
Jasmine Van Dyke
Marie Vaccarello talks Kramp Kouture
The director shouted “That’s a wrap!” on the set of Camp Kickitoo at 2am Tuesday morning. It was a long, strenuous day of filming and sewing designs on the fly. The wedding and performance scenes were filmed at the Sky Lounge on Congress Avenue. I provided a wedding dress and performance look for the lead actress and wardrobe for several other actors. I’m really excited to see the final cut; the director is anticipating on having it completed by September to submit to some major film festivals. It will be such a thrill to see my designs on the screen and name in the end credits!
Yahel, Scene 4
Detail shot
Scene 4 Rehearsals - Behind the scenes
Five days from now I will be anticipating the phrase, “That’s a wrap!” on the set of feature film Camp Kickitoo, directed by Ric Sternberg and Mike ‘Sully’ Sullivan. Nearly two months ago I was hired on to create specialty costumes for several key characters in the film. I still have several designs to hammer out in a few days time but everything is coming together nicely. I’ve had the opportunity to work alongside Caroline Pruett (Wardrobe) for the past few weeks. Caroline has been in the industry for over 30 years. That being said I’ve learned lots of tips and the ins and outs of what it takes to be in the wardrobe department on a film set. Check out the most recent film she worked on as a key costumer “The Tree of Life” in theaters now!
Camp Kickitoo - Clapper
Camp Kickitoo Cast
Caroline Pruett and Yahel Johnson
Yahel Johnson as "Wanda"
Jessica Obilom as "Jasmine"
Yesterday was the first day of filming for the feature length film I am working on. A majority of the looks are completed; all I have left is to create outfits for scenes at a wedding and hip-hop club. I will share photos of actors in my looks once their scenes are filmed!
Hello my name is Costume Designer!
Stock Wardrobe for fittings
Last night I was a VIP guest at the Fiesta Fashion Show held at the Phoenix. I had the honor of showing several of my designs along with the debut of David J. Hernandez’s designer women’s jean line LOVE By DavidJ. I met David several months ago when he was in the process of creating his first line. It was so exciting to be able to see his line come to life! His jeans are truly unique and fun to wear; my personal favorite is the pair with red fishnet.
Leonardo D'Almagro working his magic
Leonardo and I rockin' the runway
Me with the models wearing my designs
