The 2016 Adorn Style Show & Brunch was a fabulous day fusing fashion, fun and philanthropy! Emcee Michelle Davidson, host of KSHB-TV’s Kansas City Live, welcomed more than 500 guests attending the event held September 17 in the Grand Ballroom at Bartle Hall.
The high-energy style show, hosted by the Harvest Ball Society, featured the latest clothing from some of the Kansas City area’s finest boutiques, as well as exciting creations from emerging designers. They included: Alaskan Fur, Alicia Janesko Caftans & Resort Wear, Amelia’s, CW Boutique, Design in the City, Dillard’s, Gown Gallery, La~de~da, Lillians, Sideline Chic and Tip Top Tux.
The above quote were published in multiple media in Kansas City area. This is the fourth year in a row I am shooting Kansas City’s premier fashion show – Adorn Style Show. Invited by Harvest Ball Society as the official Adorn Style Show fashion photographer, I photographed this year’s Adorn Style Show and Brunch at Bartle Hall of Kansas City Convention Center. This year I am one of the Vogue Sponsors. It is my honor and pleasure to support one of the biggest charities in Kansas City. This is my way of giving back to the community. The funds raised from this fashion show will support over 60 local charities.
As always the beautiful models are from Kansas City’s leading modeling agency Exposure Modeling & Talent Agency. Compare to last year’s show, there are some new faces on the runway. The fashion show itself was produced and choreographed by the president of Exposure – Jennifer Mangan. Hair and and makeup by by Staci Broski from 7th Row Productions.
My all time favorite Exposure model Bayleigh closed this year’s Adorn Style Show. I met this girl at Adorn Style Show in 2012. She’s been on Adorn runway every year since I started shooting this fashion show four years ago. This year, she was the one who closed the runway show. This girl is Bayleigh Dayton – the newly crowned Miss Missouri USA ! The stunning first African American Miss Missouri USA in history!
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