Portland, April 25th. Leanne Marshall, (far right) former Portlander and 2008 winner of Project Runway Season 5, showcased her bridal line at a runway show at the Portland Art Museum. Marshall also presented Karina Reed, student designer from the Art Institute of Portland and winner of AniA’s gown design contest, with a $1,000 scholarship from the bridal boutique. Sharice Shepherd, Karina Reed, Morgan Lindberg, and Project Runway Winner Leanne Marshall enjoyed the event. Reed’s winning gown, The Ross Island Bridge, was a highlight of the show. AniA helped Reed by providing the fabrics and pairing her with local designer Jennifer Phillips, owner of “Nicole Couture.”
Selena Borne, Austie Eckley, Julia Platt-Hepworth and Cully Wright
Rosemary Stafford, Sharice Shepherd, Pamela Tan, Noel Mina and Lauren Hill
The runway show drew design students and brides
The high fashion bridal show featured popular local models
There were five themed runway shows and the event featured styling and decorating by Portland wedding designers and vendors.
AniA Collection Bridal Boutique is a couture bridal salon located in downtown Portland.
Noel Mina look great, she should be a model. Keep rocking it girl. Peace
Jus wanted to say that I seen the rehearsel and Austie Eckley is my daughter and shes amazing and so very talented, I could only imagine what the show was really like!!!! You all are amazing!!! Im glad I got to see some of it… thank you …suzie