Designers use their fashion pieces to create a message, and hopefully, one that leaves an impact on people. At just the age of fifteen, designer Brenna Livingston understands the importance of using her work to carry on the message of sustainability and being environmentally friendly. Upcycling, a now popular trend, is used by Livingston in her designs to portray the importance of wearing sustainable clothing while also looking fashionable. She wants to use her designs to inspire people to take responsibility for the role they play in recycling for the benefit of our Earth.
At the Modello Nuovo fashion show, Livingston’s jewelry pieces were highlighted for her creativity in taking something old and turning it into something new and fashionable. I had the pleasure of interviewing Livingston to get some insight of how she brings her pieces to life.
Interview:
Where did you grow up as a kid and what was your childhood like?
I grew up in Denver. I started dancing and modeling very young. And attended a performing arts school for middle school. I’m almost 15 so still growing.
How would you describe the style of your designs?
My primary focus is jewelry design..my … Read more!
We are thrilled to welcome to the team Ayden and Maya, interning with Fashion Denver through the Executive Highschool Internship Program! It’s already been an action packed summer and these girls have been covering fashion shows, assisting at fashion camp, and creating fun fashion content that you will read about right here!
Let’s learn more!
AYDEN
My name is Ayden Ehlinger, and I am a current student at Dakota Ridge High School. I am so grateful for this opportunity to work at Fashion Denver. Over the course of my internship, I am looking forward to learning about the process of working with designers and reporting on their work. I have always admired the fashion industry and the way fashion can create a global impact, so I am excited to learn about different designers and the messages they carry with their brands.
MAYA
In today’s fashion industry, the lines separating gender, race, age, and class are more blurred than ever, allowing the community of creatives to unify beyond these definitions. Through this internship I, Maya Fuentes-Stanard, aim to unite our community further, connect with a platform of artists and open my perspective of the fashion industry while developing my identity … Read more!
I take these UV protective sunglasses by GLVSS everywhere with me. Not only do they protect my eyes but they also give any outfit a chic touch. The pink-tinted lenses allow me to truly live my life La Vie En Rose. My Stüssy bucket hat is always in my bag for bad hair days or if the sun is too bright.
Stüssy is one of my favorite brands because every piece can be both minimal or a statement piece. After I got a pocket mirror as a bridesmaid gift, I always carry it in my purse. The crystal heart and engraving has an early 2000’s style. This mirror is a lifesaver if I need to touch up my makeup and an adorable keepsake. Heely’s are a fun addition to any outfit. I love gliding around with these neon pink shoes at the mall, park, and grocery stores. They also glow in the dark, making this the ideal shoe for summer raves.
With the summer heat, drinking water is very important and this water bottle makes hydration convenient. My Stojo water bottle is collapsable and allows me to store it anywhere, even in a small purse, without making my bag too … Read more!
“Notice what you like and what you dislike to start developing your style…You can always acquire skills such as sewing later, it is not important, the most important thing is to find your style.” – Miceala Giulianelli
By Maya Fuentes
Inspired by nature around her, Miceala Giulianelli created a collection of chic and contemporary designs that were shown as a part of Modello Nuovo’s first semi annual fashion show. Giulianelli enjoys giving a new perspective to classic shapes by reimagining them with modern fabrics like leather, offering her audience designs they are sure to remember. She defines her style as unique, modern, and eye-catching, traits that are obvious to those captivated by Giulianelli’s designs on the runway. While she hopes everyone is inspired by her designs, Giulianelli explains, “My target audience is women who want to feel powerful and confident in what they wear.”
At just 17, her personal style follows normal teen trends varying heavily from what she creates. Giulianelli envisions her contemporary and sophisticated pieces being worn at the office or as a statement for a special occasion.
A word of advice she’d give to other teens looking to start designing at her age, “Notice what you … Read more!
Our first semi-annual runway show will include local youth designers; BML Designs and Micaela Giulianelli Cone and a special guest and presentation from The Parachute Goddess Project. After our runway show, enjoy food and cocktails and as we celebrate the launch of Modello Nuovo Magazine. Sponsored by Nuovo Modello Publishing and Co-sponsored by SWMT, Denver. Tickets for the show include the party festivities (food and a single beverage, cash bar available through the evening).
There will be special guests, local designers, and an introduction and presentation of the Spokes Model Scholarship Program and the Young Designer Scholarship Program.
A note from the president
“What does Modello Nuovo stand for? In Italian, it means New Model. For our publication, it means not only literally “New Model”, but a new model or style of publication. The differences are in how we are sharing the fashion world with you, our readers.
We will not only highlight young models within the age range of 12 to 25, but additionally the designers, photographers, and fashion writers that may
Inspired by nature around her, Miceala Giulianelli created a collection of chic and contemporary designs that were shown as a part of Modello Nuovo’s first semi annual fashion show. Giulianelli enjoys giving a new perspective to classic shapes by reimagining them with modern fabrics like leather, offering her audience designs they are sure to remember. She defines her style as unique, modern, and eye-catching, traits that are obvious to those captivated by Giulianelli’s designs on the runway. While she hopes everyone is inspired by her designs, Giulianelli explains, “