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Adria Renee – Rebellion Reborn

Self-taught designer, geek, and all-around giant dork, Adria Renee is from San Diego, California. She grew up in a home full of strong, artistic women, and constantly felt everything feminine and beautiful was powerful.  Feeling comfortable with the fact that she has always been a girly-girl, she enjoyed playing dress up, longer than accepted socially, …

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Aaliayah Frye – My Alebrije – Coco

Aaliayah Frye comes from Boerne Texas, and followed her passion for cosplay and fashion to a degree from the Art Institute of San Antonio. She believes that Geek Couture “gives fans an outlet to be who they want to be without having to sacrifice their personal style in the process.” Aaliayah’s design for the Her …

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Phoebe Ping @pb_ping – Directive?… – WALL-E

Phoebe Ping is a local to San Diego and has always had music in her life, studying the cello, going as far as earning her masters at Boston University. Along with her musical aspirations, she always dreamed of being a costume designer. In 2017 she achieved this goal earning her MFA in costume design, combining …

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The 13th Doctor

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Jane Burson – Howl-In’ For You – Howl’s Moving Castle

Jane Burson is a native of Austin Texas and has always had a passion for historical costumes, fandoms, and art. Her fascination began at a young age where she said she preferred to study and play with the clothes for her Barbies, versus the dolls themselves, paying attention to the textiles and designs. This interest …

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Kimberly Burns @kberry723 – Seamstress Sally – The Nightmare Before Christmas

Growing up Kimberly Burns spent most of her time reading and playing dress up. She would imagine worlds with her and her favorite characters having adventures. She always has had an interest in fashion, leading her to a career in fashion and costuming. She says that Geek Couture is important in how it allows people …

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Harmony Leiker – Best Dress Ever! – Tangled

Harmony has always marched to her own “style drum” all her life, having a passion for creating anything and anything, from painting, sculpture and jewelry to running apparel and couture gowns. She specializes in creating one of a kind jewelry and clothing with a strong pop culture influence. Her entry this year is based on …

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