​A Lovo is a Fiji islands feast using an underground earth oven. This traditional technique involves digging a pit into the ground and placing hot coals inside. Everything from fish to chicken can be cooked in a lovo including Palusami which is a specialty dish that consists of taro leaves filled with or without fish, onions and coconut cream all wrapped up and placed over the coals. The meat, either chicken or pork is bundled up in banana leaves before being placed in the lovo to retain their moisture. This method of cooking can take up to 4 hours.

​Proceeds from the event will go towards the L For Lupus Foundation. The organization is a non-profit, whose mission is to build awareness and support for Lupus patients all over the world.

Sacramento Fashion Week (SACFW) is focused on delivering an upscale fashion event and bridging the gap between designers and buyers.  We strive to deliver a great production through careful curation of design talent and working with some of the best production talent in the area.  Our selection is based on originality, construction of each piece, consistency throughout the collection and marketability.  Participating in Sacramento Fashion Week will provide you with a unique opportunity to promote your brand and/or collection to an audience of industry professionals as well as devoted fashionistas.

​Spring Summer Collection
Entries must be in the exclusive work of the submitter or submitting team. Designs must have been completed within the last year, or created especially for the showcase

Winter Fall Collection
Entries must be in the exclusive work of the submitter or submitting team. Designs must have been completed within the last year, or created especially for the showcase

Submission Requirements:

• Letter of Intent – The letter should describe the reason(s) you would like to participate.
• Biography – 250 word count bio about the brand, designer, and design aesthetic.
• Picture – Professional profile headshot.
• Sketches – Concept board representing inspiration for the collection you intend to present.
• Press Kit – Media package for promotions which should include a resume of past events, a link to your brand’s website, locations where your pieces are sold, professional photographs of past shows, links to promotional and showcase videos and magazine tear sheets and/or blog write ups.

All requirements must be filled out completely as possible.
Submission must be received complete by November 30th 2018.
Once selected and approved, designers must be able to attend scheduled designer production meetings to review your collection progress.
Approved designers will be required to feature a 12 – 20 piece collection in one season.
Spring/Summer or Fall/Winter Collection for 2019

All submissions must be received in English and submitted by email for evaluation

​Sacramento Fashion Week (SACFW) will be returning to present “The Working Woman” fashion show at the Sacramento Women's Expo (SACWOMENSEXPO)

Sacramento Women’s Expo is the area’s largest shopping event designed for women by women. This fun, inspiring, and empowering event features special a Shopping Expo, Beauty Bar & Pampering, Fashion Shows, Hot Topic Workshops, Swag Bags, Prize Giveaways, and more including a full line up of special guest speakers to educate and motivate attendees.  ​​The 6th Annual Sacramento Women’s Expo happens Saturday September 29th at the Sacramento Convention Center from 12noon to 6PM.

This years Working Woman Fashion Show will be hosted by Cayla Jordan who was one of SACFW’s original models when she was 16.  Cayla has since turned her love for baking into a successful business.  Her Caramel Corn can be found in Raley’s, Bel-Air, and Nugget grocery chains all over Northern California. Cayla also has a cookbook out, #CHEESECAKEQUEEN, with simple cheesecake recipes you can make in your home just like I have.  You can also visit her at recently opened Creamy’s located at 1730 R Street in Sacramento!

The Working Woman Fashion Show starts promptly at 4PM and will feature designers that have previously presented past collections at Sacramento Fashion.  Designers scheduled to showcase are Yennie Zhou, Saphaktra Touch, Jannette Goss and Ken Adams.  We are also excited to present the premiere of Kids Fashion Wknd with a special preview from designer Janelle Lei Cardenas

Tickets to the Expo are only $10 which also gives you entery to see the showcase.

 Rate:
​$25/hr

Scheduling:

• A flexible schedule is ideal: Our fittings are scheduled whenever our samples arrive from our factories.
• We often contact our fit models a day or two before our fitting to request availability.

Send submissions ASAP with the following

• Picture (headshot & full body)
• Your messurements
• Contact info

Casting is Saturday September 29th at 2-3PM

​Casting Dates: Sat, September 15th 2018       11 AM – 1 PM

Where: COWO Campus
1507 21st Street, Sacramento CA 95811

Requirements:

• Appear between 16 – 28 years of age (Minors must be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian)

• Male: Athletic & tone (5′-11″ min.)
• Female: Slender weight to height (5′-7″ min. in bare feet)
• Female: Dress size 0-6.
• All models must be healthy, in good physical shape, have clear (unblemished) skin, no obvious scars, no tan lines, no excessive piercings or tattoos.

Please Dress as Follows:

• Fitted clothes (skinny jeans, tank, V or scoop neck T)
• Female: Bring a pair of heels (no slippers, platforms or chunky heels)
• Male: Bring dress shoes

​Sacramento Fashion Week happens February 17th through to the 23rd 2019.
Comp cards and pictures are not required but if you have them bring 2 copies or 2 (4×6) headshot prints with your contact info on the back (phone, email, etc) and measurements

​​A LOVE LETTER TO THE WORLD
Hassan Sheheryar Yasin or simply HSY is easily one of the most recognizable names in india when it comes to fashion and entertainment.  As a fashion brand HSY is best known for combining contemporary silhouettes with the traditional techniques of old. The brand’s inspiration is distinctly Eastern peppered with Western influences. Hassan Sheheryar Yasin is the fashion force behind the label and has been referred to as the ‘New King of Couture’ by Harper’s Bazaar magazine.

​In the news, Pakistan is seldom, if ever, mentioned for its extraordinary literature, its soul stirring music, its cuisine, or its fashion. Pakistani fashion designers face a difficult task of promoting their brands, and building successful fashion-related businesses in a country struggling with issues of terrorism, religious fundamentalism, and militancy, among others.  The name of the country alone tends to stir up images of Islamic fanaticism, suicide bombings, and the Taliban.  These are the pictures that the international media has associated with Pakistan for the last three decades.  Certain arts and crafts that define the heritage, such as hand-sewn embroidery, are becoming obsolete in a struggling economy. Young Pakistani artists want to show the world, and Pakistan itself, the "other side of Pakistan.” The Pakistan with the aforementioned rich, vibrant culture, and the long heritage of beauty, vibrancy, kindness, and love.  It was, and still is, a "positive" Pakistan.

Art has historically been a medium that bridges cultural gaps, transcends differences, and ultimately creates awareness.  Visual awareness through art, whether via a painting or a high-end fashion show can illustrate one's rich culture, steeped in history and beauty.  As of right now, the average cost of an Indian wedding in the United States is expected to hit $250,000 this year, roughly 10 times the national average, according to Indian Weddings Magazine, ​

​This team of three empowered women are determined, focused, and powered by PASSION.
Passion to bring high-end fashion to the market and newly engaged couples.
Passion to fuse Americans brides and vendors to South East Asian vendors and brides.
Passion to bring South East Asian culture and fashion to main stream.