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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Kelsey Michele @toughtink – Style On Space Mountain
Kelsey Michele works in the themed entertainment industry in Orlando Florida, as well as being a professional artist. Using her background in illustration, she creates a visual story using texture, color, and silhouette. This can be seen in her design for this year’s Her Universe Fashion show, where she presented a dress based on the …
Melissa Lynnette – Yibambe – Black Panther
Melissa Lynnette is a seamstress and self proclaimed “giant nerd”. For her job she works for an appearal brand in Los Angeles. She also spends her time watching nerdy shows, reading young adult fiction, and shopping for materials in downtown LA. Growing up in Kansas City she learned a love for clothing and clothing construction …