Lady Konnyaku/Malia Peoples 2 Years Review

I have had a blessed 2 years since my last update! The chain of events are such:

1. In the spring of 2011, I entered Seattle's only local fashion competition, Seamless in Seattle. I was a finalist and went in for an interview in front of a panel of 8 judges. I presented to the judges in an unconventional way; I wore a skin-colored leotard and changed outfits, tossing each one at the judges for inspection, all while giving my ten-minute speech about what I do.

2. In June of 2011, I won Seattle Magazine's Seamless in Seattle competition. That September, I was published in a full-page, full-color spread that featured some of my designs (and my funny mug!). I am so thankful that Seattle Magazine, and then fashion/style editor, Kate Calamusa, saw my vision and supported my unconventional designs.
-because of that-
I met Lei Ann, the owner of Momo, where I was invited to have a trunk show. It was a success!
-as a result, I was...-

3. Asked to join the planning committee for an untitled fashion exhibit at the Wing Luke Museum. This was summer, 2011.

4. In November 2011, I had the chance of meeting Marti Jonjak, fashion writer for The Stranger. She published an article about my work, which was sassy and Stranger-flavored. Thanks, Marti!

5. In August of 2012, Fashion from Workroom to Runway opened; it includes an installation that I created. At the opening event, the museum chose me to speak on behalf of the planning committee. I gave a 5 minute speech to a packed house of 200 people, and I was so nervous yet still managed to do ok! 
-due to this experience-

6. The museum contacted me again in October 2012, this time to get up on stage again to participate in their annual Major Donor's Appreciation brunch. Two other designers, and I, sat for an hour-long talk show-style fashion chat, hosted by Seattle's original funny lady and local superstar, Nancy Guppy. Nancy, you are an inspiration to me!!
-because of this chance meeting-

7. I was contacted by the producers of Art Zone with Nancy Guppy. I opened my studio to their film crew, and we spent an entire day having fun and filming. On December 14th, 2012, the artist profile of " Lady Konnyaku by Malia Peoples" hit the small screen. My profile was shown on the Seattle Channel, as well as KCTS 9!

8. Right now, I'm sewing up a storm! I'm taking part in Fashion Night at the Wing Luke Museum on January 19th, 2013. Please join me there as I debut several new looks (including a few for ladies) that will go into my permanent collection of items for sale online and in Seattle boutiques!

All of these things have given me the boost and the focus that I need to expand my line. Join me for the next year as I take all of this beauty and shizz that is good, and develop my new line, Other People's Polyester!