Copa Copacabana

This past Friday, I was one of the many headlining designers in Fusion Friday's "Who's Next?" Designer Competition at Cabana Nightclub in Hollywood.

Even though the rain was ridiculous,

I managed to make it to the event alive! lol

Regardless of the fact that I didn't win the grand prize,

I had a blast!!! :)

It was a true pleasure to have the opportunity to showcase my work

alongside so many of L.A.'s most talented designers.

Celebrity wardrobe stylist Mr. Bradshaw and former America's Next Top Model contestant Sabrina Aryadad hosted the show, keeping the crowd on their toes.

And with a fab set of hosts, it was a no brainer that the judging panel was just the same.

Fatima, owner of L.A.'s Runway Boutique,

Taylor, owner of Taylor'z Joint Boutique,

Alakazia, designer mogul for Le Chapeau,

Angela Dean, designer for DeanZigns,

&& Adib Salim, CEO of 110 Entertainment

were all judges for the fashion show!

Judges Adib, Alakazia, Taylor && Fatima.

The competition was fierce, and in the end,

the judges could only pick one winner to represent the best line

in the Ready-to-Wear and Couture categories.

Designers Rhonda Persons of Lynn-Dee and Delise Ana of Delise'Ana

were chosen to be the best of both worlds.

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!

Hosts Sabrina Aryadad & Mr. Bradshaw alongside Couture category winner Delise Ana, Fusion Fridays' Keisa Sullivan, judge Adib Salim, & Ready-to-Wear winner Rhonda Persons.

And as always, after the show was the after party! ;)

me && my girls from Bullets & Bows got our boogie on. lol

The night ended with performances from 1500, Lady G, Nipsey Hussle, && YG.

Ohhhhh what a night!

Peep the video footage! Courtesy of J'adore Magazine!

Ready-to-Wear: Kooley Designs by yours truly: ME! :)


Ready-to-Wear: Blow Clothing by Darryl Threat.

Ready-to-Wear: Dash Appeal by Dashone Holcomb.

Ready-to-Wear winner: Lynn-Dee by Rhonda Persons. Accessories by Bullets & Bows.

Couture: Human Error by Jackie & Tuesday.


Couture: Leondra Renee' by Leondra.Accessories by Bullets & Bows.


Couture: Cowgirl Heaven by Tina Summers.

Couture: Lisa Zean Marie by Lisa Zean Marie

Couture winner: Delise'Ana by Delise Ana.