Oct. 1: The Refugee Women’s Alliance (ReWA) presented a fashion show, consisting of 27 models, as part of their annual fundraising dinner. The event was called “A World of Cultures” and was held at the Marriott Waterfront Hotel. The show raised $95,000. ♦
Fashion show models consisted of ReWA staff and clients. Hong Duong, Mira Anusova, and Stephanie Mano organized and produced the show. (Photos by George Liu/NWAW)
Left: Martha Cohen-Roe donates $2,500. In return, she was gifted a copy of “Women in Congress,” signed by Sen. Maria Cantwell. Right: Johanna Surla also donates $2,500.
Left: Ngoc Nguyen presents cupcakes during the live dessert auction. Right: Someireh Amirfaiz, executive director of ReWA, holds a cake to be auctioned.
Sept. 27: The Bunka Women’s University held a fashion show at Seattle Central Community College on Sept. 27. Nearly 50 students from Japan paid $2,500 for the chance to travel to the United States and take part in organizing the show, from designing to organizing to marketing. ♦
Embroidery was on display in fashion inspired by the minority tribes of China. (Photos by George Liu/NWAW)
Bunka students create bridal gowns in traditional white.
The lights were turned off to feature glow-in-the-dark designs