BFW 2013: Joshua McKinley and Anthony Ryan

I was so flattered to meet Joshua McKinley at the Friday night BFW2013 Runway Show! He is such an amazing designer!Photo Credit: Divian Conner - Visual Artist — I was so flattered to meet Joshua McKinley [Project Runway alumnus] at the Friday night BFW2013 Runway Show! He is such an amazing designer!
Photo Credit: Divian Conner – Visual Artist

Joshua McKinley, a Project Runway alumnus with “an unapologetically sexualized aesthetic” (www.huffingtonpost.com), showcased a collection that reflected his athletic roots on the Birmingham Fashion Week Runway. “Running [Track & Field] for so long really helped me to learn about the movements of the body and find things that are both comfortable and fashionable. If you look at a lot of what I do, it’s athletic-based. I love bright colors; uniforms are really an inspiration,” stated McKinley to Phillip Crook, Huffington Post. (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/phillip-b-crook/project-runway-joshua-mckinley_b_1029034.html) “I’m very much a dreamer, but in many regards, I’m very much a realist. If there’s something you want in life, you have to put 120 percent into that. I’m not so much of a talker. I’m able to do the things I want because I work hard to achieve them, whether it’s doing fashion or sports. Sports helped solidify who I am today,” said Joshua McKinley to Tim Warsinskey, The Plain Dealer.

Anthony Ryan | Birmingham Fashion Week 2013Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista — Anthony Ryan | Birmingham Fashion Week 2013
Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Anthony Ryan, winner of Season Two Project Runway All Stars, exhibited his bold, graphic collection (which had hints of his “A Thin Line” winning collection) that utilized color-blocking and cut outs on BFW’s runway Friday, March 1. “Fans of Anthony Ryan’s designs are in for a real treat. In addition to working on his capsule collection with Nine West (a deal that is part of his prize winnings), he is also collaborating with his friend and fellow All Stars contestant, Joshua McKinley. The fusion of their fun styles is definitely something we’re looking forward to! Anthony Ryan is remaining a Southern-based brand, tackling Fashion Weeks in cities like Birmingham and Palm Springs. We wish him all the best of luck and can’t wait to see his dresses on women everywhere!” (http://hollywoodlife.com/2013/01/18/project-runway-all-stars-winner-anthony-ryan-auld-interview/)

Both Joshua and Anthony created collections that dazzled and wowed the audience! Now, it is time to enjoy the show!

Joshua McKinley's Collection | Birmingham Fashion Week 2013 | Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista — Joshua McKinley’s Collection | Birmingham Fashion Week 2013
Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Anthony Ryan's Collection | Birmingham Fashion Week 2013Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista — Anthony Ryan’s Collection | Birmingham Fashion Week 2013
Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

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BFW2013: Friday Night Runway

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Hello, fashionistas! Welcome to the Vintage Inspired Passionista blog on this blustery day in good ole’ Alabama! Today, I bring to you the VIP’s coverage of Birmingham Fashion Week’s Friday Night Runway [March 1] show! Oh, the event was ever so spectacular! After leaving, I went home and made a list of what fashions I was going to NEED in my spring wardrobe! You cannot get much better than Southern style!

The Friday night runway featured local boutiques Soca clothing and Theadora. Their collections made everyone ready for the warmer weather! The Annie Griffin collection fit the VIP’s style for sure! The garments were composed of lots of retro vibes, patterns, and colors! Just talking about it makes me ready for a superb shopping spree! So, VIP readers, let’s take a giant gander at what the Friday BFW runway show was all about! Come on, let’s go!

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: AnnaKay Winford’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kassie Gerk’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kailey Smith’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kailey Smith’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Stephanie Nunez’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Kelly Druce’s (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Allison Mills’ (BFW 2013 Emerging Designer) collection. Photo Credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Soca (local boutique) showed off perfect spring attire on the runway! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: “Soca has been voted ‘Best Boutique’ two years in a row by Birmingham Magazine readers. Soca Clothing offers women an array of designer denim and a unique local shopping experience,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Such a darling sun yellow blouse!; Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Soca Clothing-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora (boutique) showed off a wide variety of fierce clothing that makes any fashionista ready for a shopping spree! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: “Theadora was voted by Harpers Bazaar (for the sixth year in a row) as a style leader for the Top 100 boutiques in the USA. Its well edited selection of clothing attracts a loyal following of hipsters,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: This ensemble is making me ready for a spring break trip!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Hello, flirty floral frock!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Colorful expression perfection!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: This ensemble is totally fierce!; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Oh, my! The Theadora collection at BFW has me ready to travel out of the country…Hm…where shall I go?; Theadora-Birmingham Fashion Week 2013. Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: The Annie Griffin Collection (featured designer 2013) made the VIP gasp as each ensemble was modeled on the runway! The colors, the patterns, the vintage feel…all together, I give the collection 5 stars! Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: “The Annie Griffin Collection is distinguished by a retro flair, channeling soft feminine silhouettes from an earlier era…,” www.bhamfashionweek.com Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: The VIP is infatuated with a light-weight spring blazer! So cute!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: What a terrific dress! Hm…I need this!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: The VIP is in love with this Annie Griffin dress! So…vintage chic!; Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: This dress is simply perfection for the Spring!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Totally obsessed with these adorable bow shorts!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Hello, beach ready ensemble!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Look at all those fabulous pops of colors and patterns! One word-LOVE!; Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Annie Griffin Collection-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

: Joshua McKinley-BFW2013 Photo credit: Vintage Inspired Passionista

Want to see Project Runway All Star’s [Season 2] Anthony Ryan and Joshua McKinley’s collections that were featured on the Birmingham Fashion Week runway? Of course you do…but, you will have to wait until next time! So, fashionistas, contain your excitement until the next blog…It is going to be so…VERY AWESOME!