What sparked your passion for fashion? As a young child I saw my mother dressing up in beautiful cloths. I’d spend hours watching her sew her garments, hoping one day that I’d be able to do the same. Is this your first year showing at Fantasia Ball? What do you look forward to? This …
Category: Couture for a Cause
Couture for a cause, the student behind the gown, MJ Ignacio
1. What sparked your passion for fashion? I always knew my love for fashion was hereditary because of generations of seamstresses, but what gave it that extra spark was when I watched “Pretty in Pink” the part when she makes her prom dress; From the day I watched that movie I always kept my doodles …
Couture for a cause, the sudent behind the gown, Kyong Kim
1. What sparked your passion for fashion? I am a professional hair stylist, and I want to explore other aspect of fashion. 2. Is this your first year showing at Fantasia Ball? What do you look forward to? Yes. I want to see the difference between UH Fashion show, and Fantasia Ball. 3. Why do …
Couture for a Cause: The student behind the gown, Sharon Clemons
Pictured above is Sharon with her Fantasia Ball look from 2013 1. What sparked your passion for fashion? While I’d like to say that I was born with the fashion bug, I wasn’t. I started sewing from a very young age. I would love watching my grandma sew on her vintage Singer sewing machine. She …
Couture for a Cause, the student behind the gown, Glenna Anderson
1) What sparked my passion for fashion is my love of art and my desire to make it functional. 2) This is my second year participating in the Fantasia Ball and I am looking forwarded to seeing the showcase of UHMC Fashion. 3) Supporting our keiki is important because they are tender, imaginative beings who …
Couture for a Cause, the student behind the gown, August Milan
What sparked your passion for fashion? I’ve never really thought of myself as having a “passion for fashion”; moreover I would say I have a passion for design. As a child, I grew up with very little luxuries, at times years would pass by without a television set or electricity. Books presented an opulent world …
#Couture for a Cause, the student behind the gown, Hare Evision
1. What sparked your passion for fashion? My biggest inspiration and the driving force behind my love for the fashion world has always been my mom and family. They always encourage me to be the best I can be. Seeing my designs come to life and the models enthusiastic about representing me fills me with …
Couture for a Cause, the student behind the gown, Iolani Maile
1. What sparked your passion for fashion? What sparked my main passion for fashion was the fact that I had the hardest time finding FASHIONABLE clothes for my plus size figure. I noticed that not only I was facing this problem, but many other women on the island of Maui. So, of course, I wanted …
Couture for a Cause: The student behind the gown, Cassandra Andrus
Meet Cassandra Andrus, a student enrolled in UH Maui College Fashion Technology Program and a student designer who will be showing her piece at #imuaball. 1. What sparked your passion for fashion? My passion is not so much for fashion as creativity. Fashion to me is form of expression, ever changing depending on moods or …
Couture for a cause, the student behind the gown, Ivori Sambelon
1. What sparked your passion for fashion? From a very young age, I would always love to dress up, wear heels and put on lipstick…You know, your typical girly girl. But above everything else, historical royal drama films set me on fire!!! 2. Is this your first year showing at Fantasia Ball? What do you …