Join Us At The Runway Show & Maker Market!
Enjoy drinks and light appetizers and meet inspirational makers Ebenezer Akakpo of Akakpo & Co., Gnykol, J.M. Syron, Josiane Fashion House, Dorcass, Roxi Suger and others as O’Maine Studios plays host to a one-of-a-kind runway show!
Thursday, March 27 | 6:00-8:00PM
O’Maine Studios
54 Danforth Street, Portland, ME 04101
Designers And Makers Joining Us Include:
Josiane Fashion House
The best-fitting clothes made for you as a unique human to give you the confidence you need to conquer your dream in the world. Josiane Mutangana moved from Rwanda to Maine in 2019. She completed The Common Thread of Maine sewing School in 2021, and launched Josiane Fashion House soon thereafter.
Roxi Suger
For over 20 years, Roxi Suger has been a pioneer in sustainable fashion, creating timeless, plant-based designs that inspire confidence, comfort, and joy. As the founder of Angelrox and Suger, she crafts versatile, earth-friendly clothing that celebrates every body, all handmade in a historic Maine mill. A passionate advocate for sustainability, community, and empowerment, Roxi’s mission extends beyond fashion—she uplifts and connects, guided by her lifelong mantra: “May peace prevail.
Akakpo and Co.
Every item Ebenezer Akakpo designs carries pieces of his cultural history, skills and techniques of his education, and the passion he carries for promoting social justice. An artist originally from Ghana and now based in the United States, Ebenezer integrates his cultural heritage with contemporary design in jewelry, apparel, and home accessories. Educated in Florence, Italy, and the U.S., Akakpo’s approach merges traditional Ghanaian symbols with modern manufacturing techniques. Akakpo’s work is a testament to his belief in the power of design to bridge cultures and communities.
Dorcass
Busola Olagunju is the creative force behind Dorcass. She is a professional fashion designer and tutor based in Portland, Maine, specializing in bridal, custom couture, prom, and red-carpet fashion, as well as elegant kiddies’ ball dresses. With a passion for craftsmanship and a keen eye for detail, she creates breathtaking, one-of-a-kind designs that celebrate individuality and style.
Beyond fashion, Busola is a multifaceted entrepreneur, leading ventures in event planning (@eventsbydorcass), makeup artistry (@makeupbydorcass), African cuisine (@dorcassafricancuisine), and ready-to-wear fashion (@dorcassrtw). Her diverse creative talents reflect her dedication to beauty, culture, and excellence in every endeavor.
Discover her work at dorcass.com.
J.M. Syron
J.M. Syron’s couture intends to re-define our place in the twenty-first century, a place where we each choose a life of love, and conquer the ‘power-over’ societal structure. J.M. envisions a future where a non-binary world is free of Racism, Sexism and Homophobia.
The current traditional model of relationships is defined by power plays and politics, and is echoed in the way we choose to clothe ourselves. When we choose to change our outer appearance we begin to change the traditional societal models and beliefs that bind our lives; stripping away the strangle-hold of the traditional patriarchal world definition.
J.M’s couture is designed to inspire you to define your own True Self for yourself – find strength, courage and the resolve to realize our heaven on Earth through One Love.
Gnykol
Combining timeless designs and reclaimed leather Gnykol creates a sense of fearless expression in her handmade art wear.
Art wear: one-of-a-kind wearable art fashion.
Two core ethics of Gnykol’s work are creating rockstar garments and utilizing repurposed materials. Off-cuts and imperfect leather hides are her favorite sources of inspiration. From these scraps come the striking compositions that define Gnykol’s collection of leather and denim outerwear.
Ranging from lightly embellished with functional hardware to elaborately adorned with high densities of studs and spikes, each piece is a work of art.
Questions?
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