Spashionista
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My name is Alicia Searcy and I am the Spashionista (short for Spastic Fashionista) Nashville, Tennessee's disabled fashion and style blogger extraordinaire. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and am wheelchair or walker dependent, but that hasn't stopped me from being fashionable. In fact, I think being stylish and caring about one's appearance is a sign of self-respect and approachability.
For the last four years on my blog, Spashionista.com, I've shared my passion for fashion, style, trends, and a glimpse at life in Nashville while advocating for social awareness and acceptance of people with disabilities. During that time I've befriended so many of Nashville's talented fashion designers, boutique owners, artisans and creatives that fully support the idea of inclusion and body positivity. When I wear their clothing and accessories I am raising awareness that fashion isn't just for young, able-bodied supermodels. It's for all of us.
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Fashion is for Every Body
To that end, I've partnered with Krystle Ramos, who owns vintage clothing boutique
Pura Vida Vintage, to co-produce Music City's very first evening of inclusive runway segments featuring male and female models of all ages, races, sizes and abilities.
Fashion is for Every Body will take place on Saturday, September 10th at 6pm at
abrasiveMedia in Nashville. Local designers Evan Gray,
Catland Forever Couture,
Amanda Valentine, Nashville Fashion Forward Fund Recipient
Eric Adler,
Ola Mai,
Black by Maria Silver will show some of their iconic Nashville clothing. Clothing from
Pura Vida Vintage and
Opium Vintage will also be featured, and John Thielman, Andrés Bustamante and
ALTER UR EGO are presenting their debut collections. Likewise, we have twenty models from age 18 to 50+, tiny to voluptuous, and about a third use mobility aids. They are excited to be a part of this project, as are the designers - some of them having shown just last week at Nashville Fashion Week 2016.
Guests will enjoy light bites and a signature cocktail as well as a documentary which will play during changing breaks about how the show's participants view their contribution to fashion and inclusion in today's Nashville. The evening will conclude with a pop-up shopping event featuring clothing by the show's designers and boutiques and any artwork displayed on the walls of
abrasiveMedia. The inaugural
Fashion is for Every Body will pay tribute to David Bowie's iconic influence on fashion, style, and self-acceptance.
Please help us to show the world that, when it comes to fashion and style, we all matter and join us as we walk or roll down the runway!
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Perk #1: Ladies' White V-Neck Short-Sleeve Graphic Tee in sizes S-XXXL
Help Make This Show a Reality
Fashion shows are usually involved and expensive productions. We are fortunate to have Empower Tn - an organization dedicated to cultivating a barrier-free community where people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully - assisting us in promoting the event. Likewise, everyone involved in the show is volunteering their time without payment. But we still have to pay for the venue, the food and drink, photo and video screens, chair rentals, programs, merchandise and, most importantly, lighting the runway. Every penny we collect beyond Indiegogo's fee will go towards funding Fashion is for Every Body. Any money we receive in excess of our needs will go towards next year's show. This is a not-for-profit venture.
In Return for Your Donation
We have some great, affordable perks. Donors can choose from a T-Shirt, Poster, Bracelet, Advanced Ticket, Program Sponsorship or Step-and-Repeat Sponsorship. Numerous Program Ad Packages are also available.
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Perk #2: Limited Edition Goblin Queen Print by Alicia Searcy
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