10 Mar Melrose Fashion Week – Meet the Designers!
Featured Designers + Brands for MFW 2025!
Join us for the Melrose Fashion Week Runway Show
at Melrose Trading Post from 1-3 PM on Sunday, March 23.
Sustainable Fashion at MTP: Group Show
Featured Participants
Protruding Monkey by Erika Byrd
Erika transforms socks and garments into stylish, reworked essentials that prioritize comfort, sustainability, and effortless style. Her part of the show is themed “Get Ready With Me – Styled Live,” and will be a fusion of slow fashion and upcycling.
Yourmomsclosett by Anthony Villagrana
Anthony’s clothes are a mix of everything: screen-printing, sewing, and embroidery. He reworks clothes from the thrift, so his pieces are always one-of-a-kind, as well as doing the earth good.
I AM MUSE by Grecia Palma x Vida Kush by Rhianna Cooper
linktr.ee/iammuse • @iammuseshop
Grecia’s runway showcase is more than fashion, it’s a movement. Her aim is to inspire not just the sourcing of second-hand pieces but the art of reimagining what’s right in front of you. I Am Muse is about sparking creativity, not only in others but within oneself. This showcase will embody that spirit, transforming sustainability into something unique and aspirational for future generations. I Am Muse will be partnering with fellow vendor Vida Kush to elevate each look, proving that conscious fashion can be both innovative and bold.
Eternal Return Designs by Chief Mellow and Brianna Polite
Eternal Return is a sustainable brand focusing on screen printing, cut-and-sew, and upcycled designs. Our designs have influence from all different lifestyles from the color and print choices to the selections of fabric and cut we create. We have original graphic designs as well as unique one-of-one pieces.
ThreadHaus Co by Manny Jackson
Manny’s incredible designs embody the ethos of being “sustainable, interchangeable, and convertible” and he will present an exhibition of his work in the MTP group show, showing how one ThreadHaus piece can break down into multiple pieces and all can be interchanged!
Melrose Designer Runways
De Florencio by Nino Cutraro
De Florencio 2025 capsule collection will be revealed at Melrose Fashion Week, featuring Nino Cutraro’s signature brand of rockstar streetwear with touches of futurism.
Sausalito Blue by A.Michelle Blakeley
Sausalito Blue is all about reinvention—every piece is crafted from reclaimed textiles like vintage denim, designer upholstery remnants, and military surplus, giving them new life with unexpected details and raw, effortless style. Every piece in the Sausalito Blue showcase will highlight the alchemy of upcycling, proving that discarded materials can become covetable, high-quality high-style fashion. Expect a mix of tailored and deconstructed silhouettes, structured and fluid forms, all layered with intricate textile details, embroidery, and patchwork that reflect both nostalgia and modernity.
Rag Reserve by Justin Gargasz
Rag Reserve is Justin’s line of handmade Japanese inspired clothing. His MFW show will highlight his new collection of raw denim and neutral colors. He will also be debuting kimono tops with patches of art by fellow MTP vendor Karlos Marquez!
Enna Le’ Uqar by Raquel Redmond
Raquel is known for designing with vintage fabrics and up-cycling, but now she has developed a new line that is 100% organic cotton, featuring highly wearable yet unique styles that will be showcased at MFW.
Ipitemi by Ivy Andrews
Ipitemi’s vision is to redefine men’s fashion by merging sustainability with exclusivity. Each piece is thoughtfully designed with eco-conscious materials, craftsmanship, and a modern yet timeless aesthetic, ensuring that no two wardrobes feel the same. The brand uses ethical sourcing practices, natural dying, and low-waste production, and follows a slow-fashion ethos.
BLK RCHVS | Rodeo Collective LLC by Jamaal Withers & Tamerri Ater
Fashion is more than fabric—it’s history, culture, and identity woven into every stitch. BLK RCHVS proudly presents a runway experience that blends our Memphis roots with ur Los Angeles foundation, telling a story of Black artistry, resilience, and innovation through wearable fine art. Our journey begins with the rhythm and soul of Stax Records, honoring the Memphis sound that shaped music history. From there, we move through powerful moments of activism and cultural impact with pieces featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a figure who stood for justice in both our hometown and across the world. The show culminates in designs that celebrate BLK RCHVS’ deep connection to Los Angeles—where our brand is built, and where Black history continues to thrive.
CLOVEN by Josie Kilcullen
Josie creates one-of-a-kind custom boots from recycled materials. Her showcase will focus on her avant-garde, whimsical, and ethereal footwear creations.
Shop Redemption by Kyleah Gist
Shop Redemption is an up-cycled brand focusing on re-imagining thrifted pieces into something modern and trendy. The brand is feminine with a bit of edge. Everything is thrifted, including the embellishments on each garment.
Luna Sparkle by Rui Yu
LunaSparkle is a high-end, avant-garde fashion brand that bridges the gap between luxury streetwear and performance fashion. Our designs are handmade, heavily embellished, and infused with intricate beadwork, creating bold, unapologetic pieces that resonate with artists, performers, and fashion-forward individuals. Each garment is a statement—where craftsmanship meets rebellion, and where tradition is redefined through a modern, edgy lens.
DONAMATRIX by DB Donamatrix
The DONAMATRIX brand is active wear created by DB DONAMATRIX, named one of the Most Popular Celebrity Fitness Gurus of All Time by Men’s Health.
Student Showcases
We are excited to present some talented youth showcases and performances at MFW 2025! The Sage Hills High Reimagined Club and Fairfax High School Fashion Club will be preparing runway shows, and we will also have performances from the Greenway Fairfax Dance Company.
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Fairfax High School’s Fashion Club Stylist Runway
- ReImagined Upcycled Runway from Sage Hills High School – Featured in Teen Vogue
- Greenway Fairfax Dance Company
Infinite Expression Memorial Runway
We will be honoring the memory of designer Josh Lobb and his brand Infinite Expression by inviting his friends, family, and community members to walk the MFW Runway wearing his original pieces. Josh’s Mom Lillian Lobb has established the *Josh D. Lobb Infinite Expression Award for Creativity in Fashion Design Scholarship* for a Fairfax High School Senior who is applying to study fashion in college. She’s starting the fund with $2,000, and we’ll be fundraising during this runway show to add more to the scholarship.