The Her Universe Fashion Show celebrated its 5th anniversary at San Diego Comic-Con International. We have collected a gallery of all of the 24 designs that walked the runway at the show! The 5th annual Her Universe Fashion Show took place on Thursday, July 19th at the Manchester Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Diego. Host, actress, author of “It’s Your Universe” and Her Universe Founder, Ashley Eckstein, debuted a special gown created by 2013 fashion show winner, Andrew MacLaine. The gown was inspired by the Nightmare Before Christmas and was made with over 400 Funko Pop heads.
Presented by Her Universe, Hot Topic and Loungefly in partnership with BoxLunch, Cartoon Network, SINGER® Sewing Company and Zenni Optical this year’s event presented a group of 24 aspiring designers who will created original “geek couture” for the event. Three winners were awarded the opportunity to design a fashion collection with Her Universe and Loungefly for leading pop-culture retailer Hot Topic – a judges’ winner, audience choice winner and, for the first time, a SINGER® Sewing Company winner chosen for excellent sewing and construction. Past year’s winners have created designs for some of Hot Topic’s most popular and best-selling collections.
The guest judges for the Her Universe 2018 Fashion Show were Cindy Levitt, Senior Vice President of Licensing for Hot Topic, Todd Keller, Merchandising Manager for Loungefly, Joanna Fogt-Sohn, Senior Creative Director for Licensing and Merchandising at Cartoon Network, Olivia Mears, SINGER® Sewing Ambassador, Jane Francisco, Editor-In-Chief of Good Housekeeping and 2017 Her Universe Fashion Show winners Rose Ivy, Grace Duval and Lindsay Orndorff .
THE DESIGNS
SARAH HAMBLY
KING COUTURE – BLANK PANTHER
https://www.instagram.com/OFFICIALhambly/
SKYLER BARRETT
SUBJECT 89P13 – GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY
https://www.instagram.com/skycosplays/
STEPHANIE FLOR
ZINTHOS – TEEN TITANS
https://www.instagram.com/grimmancer/
MELISSA LYNNETTE
YIBAMBE – BLACK PANTHER
https://www.instagram.com/melissalynnette/
HARMONY LEIKER
BEST.DRESS.EVER! – TANGLED
https://www.instagram.com/harmonylanddesigns/
KELSEY MICHELE
STYLE ON SPACE MOUNTAIN – DISNEY PARKS
https://www.instagram.com/toughtink/
KIMBERLY BURNS
SEAMSTRESS SALLY – THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS
https://www.instagram.com/kberry723/
CHATAM GRAY
COLORS OF COUTURE – POCAHONTAS
PHOEBE PING
DIRECTIVE? – WALL*E
JANE BURSON
HOWL-IN’ FOR YOU – HOWL’S MOVING CASTLE
https://www.instagram.com/janemakesstuff/
AALIYAH FRYE
MY ALEBRIJE – COCO
https://www.instagram.com/fabulous_frye_designs/
CANDICE MILLER
CONVOR COUTURE – STAR WARS
https://www.instagram.com/candicedunlapmiller/
CYNTHIA KIRKLAND
THE COUTURE OF WATER – THE SHAPE OF WATER
https://www.instagram.com/athel_artistry/
ERICKA ANGIULI
BEETLESUIT V:1 – BEETLEJUICE
https://www.instagram.com/eangiuli/
RACHEL ROTH
NERF THIS – OVERWATCH
https://www.instagram.com/raierae/
TANYA APUYA
GODZILLA, QUEEN OF THE MONSTERS – GODZILLA
https://www.instagram.com/sewgeeky535/
LYNNE MARTENS
FLIGHT OF THE PHOENIX – HARRY POTTER
https://www.instagram.com/classylookingnerfherder/
https://templeofgeek.com/classy-looking-nerf-herder-returns-to-san-diego-comic-con/
SARAH TIMM
COFFEE AT LUKE’S – THE GILMORE GIRLS
https://www.instagram.com/breathcue/
LYNLEIGH SATO
BESPOKE BARBER OF SUBURBIA – EDWARD SCISSORHANDS
https://www.instagram.com/lynleighlove/
JILL N NOFZIGER
COURAGE, DARING, NERVE AND CHIVALRY – HARRY POTTER
https://www.instagram.com/jillnndesign/
ADRIA RENEE
REBELLION REBORN – STAR WARS
https://www.instagram.com/adria.renee/
CHRISTOPHER LOPEZ
DARKNESS RISING – STAR WARS
https://www.instagram.com/clopezdesigns/
KRISTI SIEDOW-THOMPSON
PWL CHIC: RIPLEY IN THE POWERLOADER – ALIENS
https://www.instagram.com/ksiedowthompson/
CARINA LANGLEY-LACY
VINCENT AND EXPLODING TARDIS – DOCTOR WHO
https://www.instagram.com/carinaterra8787/
THE WINNERS
At last night's #HerUniverseFashionShow 3 winners were crowned: Kristi Siedow-Thompson for #Aliens was the Audience Winner. Cynthia Kirkland for #TheShapeofWater was Judges Winner & Jane Burson for #howlsmovingcastle was @SINGERCO Winner. Congrats to all! Photos: @tikimarks #SDCC pic.twitter.com/3MN1k9onIg
— Ashley Eckstein (@HerUniverse) July 20, 2018
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ABOUT HER UNIVERSE
Her Universe was launched in 2010 by actress, entrepreneur and author of “It’s Your Universe,” Ashley Eckstein. Her Universe markets to female sci-fi and fantasy fans by developing and producing collections of female-centered apparel and accessories for top franchises including Star Wars, Marvel, Disney, Doctor Who, DC Comics and Studio Ghibli. In 2018, Eckstein launched Our Universe, fashion for men and boys with the mission to offer fashion for all. You can learn more about Her Universe and Our Universe and purchase the current line of apparel and accessories by going to www.heruniverse.com and by following Eckstein & Her Universe online @HerUniverse on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Her Universe is a stand-alone subsidiary of Hot Topic, Inc.
ABOUT HOT TOPIC
Hot Topic, headquartered in City of Industry, CA, was the first retailer to make alternative apparel and accessories available at malls across the country. Today, Hot Topic is the fandom haven for guys and girls obsessed with music and all things pop culture. Founded in 1989, Hot Topic operates 693 stores in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and an online store at www.hottopic.com. For more information, visit hottopic.com and follow @hottopic on Facebook, Twitter,Instagram and Snapchat.
ABOUT LOUNGEFLY
Founded in 1998, Loungefly is a designer of a variety of licensed pop culture fashion handbags, small leather goods and accessories. Acquired by Funko, Inc. (Nasdaq:FNKO), a leading pop culture consumer products company in June 2017, it has become a design driven lifestyle accessory brand. Constantly striving to be innovative and aiming to inspire. Based in Southern California, Loungefly is available in specialty stores, boutiques and department stores nation-wide. Loungefly designs and sells a wide selection of unique licensed bags, and accessories including Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, Sanrio and Pokémon. Learn more at www.loungefly.com.
ABOUT CARTOON NETWORK
Cartoon Network is Turner’s global entertainment brand and the #1 animation network in the U.S., offering the best in original content for kids and families with such hits as, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, Steven Universe, We Bare Bearsand The Amazing World of Gumball. Seen in 192 countries and over 400 million homes, Cartoon Network is known for being a leader in innovation with its approach to engaging and inspiring kids at the intersection of creativity and technology. Its pro-social initiative, Stop Bullying: Speak Up is an acknowledged and often used resource for kids and adults looking for tools that can assist in dealing with the ongoing issue of bullying.
Cartoon Network is part of Turner, a WarnerMedia company, a global entertainment, sports and news company that creates premium content and delivers exceptional experiences to fans whenever and wherever they consume content. These efforts are fueled by data-driven insights and industry-leading technology. Turner owns and operates some of the most valuable brands in the world, including Adult Swim, Bleacher Report, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, ELEAGUE, FilmStruck, Great Big Story, HLN, iStreamPlanet, Super Deluxe, TBS,Turner Classic Movies (TCM), TNT, truTV and Turner Sports.
About SINGER® Sewing Company
Since 1851, the name Singer has been synonymous with sewing. We are thrilled to carry the spirit of creativity and innovative design into the Cosplay and costuming community where we strive to inspire and delight artists of every level. From the sewing expert to the sewing-curious, we can provide the tools to bring your creations to life. Visit singer.com and follow SINGER Sewing Company on all major social media platforms to learn more.
ABOUT BOXLUNCH
BoxLunch is a specialty retailer offering a curated collection of licensed pop culture merchandise. With every $10 spent across the retailers’ themed product offering of apparel, accessories, home goods, gift and novelty, and collectibles BoxLunch will provide a meal* to a person in need through its philanthropic partnerships. To join the movement and help in the fight against hunger visit BoxLunch in-store or online at www.boxlunch.com to learn more on how you can get involved in your local community. BoxLunch is headquartered in CA and currently operates over 100 stores throughout the US. For more information, please visit www.boxlunch.comand follow @boxlunchgifts on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
*For every $10 spent, BoxLunch will donate at least one meal to Feeding America. $1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America® on behalf of local member food banks. BoxLunch guarantees a minimum of 5,000,000 meals (monetary equivalent of $500,000) to Feeding America and member food banks February 1, 2018-January 31, 2019. Meal claim valid as of 7/1/17 and subject to change.
#GETSOMEGIVEBACK
@boxlunchgifts
ABOUT ZENNI
Zenni Optical pioneered the online eyewear business in 2003 to make premium eyewear affordable and accessible to everyone. Based in Marin County, California, Zenni offers men, women, and children the freedom to express their personal style and individuality through high-quality prescription glasses and sunglasses. With its curated collections and thousands of frames, Zenni has sold more than 20 million pairs of glasses since its founding. For more information, visit www.zenni.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest.
ABOUT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL
Comic-Con International: San Diego is a nonprofit educational corporation dedicated to creating awareness of, and appreciation for, comics and related popular art forms, primarily through the presentation of conventions and events that celebrate the historic and ongoing contribution of comics to art and culture. For more information on this year’s San Diego Comic Con go to http://www.comic-con.org/cci
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