Skin Graft Designs Visits Reno!
kendra on the runway in skin graft
On Friday February 13th, 2009Skin Graft Designs made it’s first appearance in Reno! Thanks to Champagne and Bacon!
Skin Graft Designs is a collaboration between Jonny Cota, Cassidy Haley, and Katie Kay. Some very talented artists. Both on stage, on stilts, and on the runway! As I sit here typing this post, I am still in awe by their work!
skin graft gets interviewed by HOT SHOT
On thursday, upon arrival, the Skin Graft Design Crew arrived on the set of HOT SHOT after Dusk. @nopantsdance and I had just finished our show with HOT SHOT! We had such a fun time playing with HOT SHOT. When it came time for skin graft, we got to enjoy sitting back and getting to know more about them.
**check out SNCAT for more info regarding HOT SHOT: or follow our blog at bohocrush. Live streaming of the show is coming soon to bohocrush!
Did you know that Skin Graft is internationally distributed? That Jonny and Cassidy are both stilters, Jonny is a dj, and that Katie is a tribal belly dancer! (bohocrush would personally love to collaborate with them and create some whimsical pictures! someday we hope!) and that they all spend an enormous amount of time together (with few hugs!!!! ha ha) at their work place in LA! We also learned that just two days prior Skin Graft got on Twitter! While adding their profile, I quickly discovered that Jonny and Cassidy are both on twitter as well. And it seems that Katie controls the Skin Graft Twitter.
Wish to Purchase Skin Graft Designs?
If you are looking to purchase Skin Graft online check out: Hunters and Gatherers
The main custom work they do now is Wedding Dresses. They mentioned for the fun weddings. Most of their line now has gotten away from all custom, to accommodate a high demand of clothes from consumers. A high end line like this is not something you are going to pick up easily. Save your money, and enjoy Skin Graft Designs for a lifetime! The quality, and love put into each garment is truly worth every penny!
Skin Graft Checks out Neutron!
After our recording on HOT SHOT after Dusk, we all headed to neutron to check out the venue, and to figure out what and if any additional requirements would be needed for Skin Graft. Upon arrival Jonny mentioned how FUN the venue looked, and that he was really looking forward to presenting here! ELATED!!!!! Once the route for the fashion show was declared, spotlights set in place, and an overall sense of how things would be carried out, we all went on our own way. Katie had her fixings on the Peppermill, and @mrbacon is quite the hospitality host! The crew really needed to renourish and prepare for there long upcoming day! Trunk Sale and Fashion Show all in one day!
Reno
The task at hand for the arrival to Reno was only possible through the many collaborations of our magical community we are surrounded by!
In a nut shell: Kendra (@nopantsdance and I) teamed up with Champagne and Bacon to prepare for the arrival. In our adventures, Chocolate Walrus, The Melting Pot and The Yogic Lounge were brought in to help out with acquiring Clothing Racks and a putting on a featured Trunk Sale! Two amazing retailers here in Reno! Make sure you check out Chocolate Walrus and The Melting Pot when you are in reno! Big thanks to the Yogic Lounge! It takes community!!! We are so thankful for their love!
skin graft trunk sale at the melting pot in reno
This item below is now and forever on my wish list! (I noticed at the show that the Divine Luscious Nipples got the brown one!)
skin graft trunk sale at the melting pot in reno
We prepare for Skin Graft: The Runway
A group of models needed to be wrangled up: I knew from the beginning that there was no way that I could have accomplished this on my own. I am so grateful for Kendra! She is really shining bright, and her talent, and organizing skills made it all possible. A few of the models had already been contacted, and once Kendra joined the efforts, she was able to finish out the group, and get all measurements and profiles sent to Skin Graft so that the crew knew who they would be working with once they arrived. In the meantime, I was coordinating the burlesque troupe, and figuring out how to accommodate the fashion show!
We would love to send out our love and gratitude for:
Kendra aka @nopantsdance for her leadership, efforts, and love! Her talent is passionate and full of love and creativity!
and to annie and angela for their assistance with Kendra!
and to the fabulous runway models:
Teddy
Kristi
Megan
Kendra (the model)
Ashlee B Stone
Alexi
Ashley
Justin
Allen
behind the scenes photo from @skingraft
p.s. this picture was posted the night right before the show! by @skingraft!
One Magical Night!
**I of course found out two days prior that I was losing my emcee for the burlesque and fashion show. NO worries, I decided to take the stage! (it was a blast by the way! and I am looking forward to many more opportunities on the stage)**
The fashion show was spectacular! I was blown away by the magnitude and the beauty of the designs! I had no idea what to expect, and I must say that I truly appreciate when somebody delivers way more than I could ever understand! This line is amazing!!! I am hoping our new camera (still minus the flash that broke) was able to get some decent pictures! We also captured some video! As soon as we get them out, we’ll post for you on this blog!
They presented a total of 16 looks! I was super amazed at how quickly, and efficiently they were able to get the models changed and into the new look! I’ve never seen a fashion show run so efficiently ever before!
I had one of the best seats in the house, on stage! right next to the catwalk! ha ha!! I am grateful!
skin graft designs photo from their flickr account
We were all so honored to HOST Skin Graft Designs in Reno! Keep an eye on their website to follow all future adventures.
–>Oh yes! and guess where we first saw their boothe? Come on……GUESS!
Okay, we first saw them vending at Lightning in a Bottle! ha ha! And we are looking forward to seeing them again this year at LIB 2009!
aRose: the new album by Random Rab: a limited release: Feb 14th 2009
If you could have seen all of the love and smiles on stage and in the room at Studio on 4th when Random Rab came to reno, (first time ever!) you would understand why all of us are so excited about his latest album release! aRose: which came out Feb 14th 2009!
It’s been 5 years since “Elucidation of Sorrow” came out! Which by the way has given me plenty of time to tell just about everybody I know about Random Rab! Of course now, I will continue to make sure that everybody in the universe knows about him. If you would like to follow more intimately the adventures of rab, I recommend adding his blog to your google reader.
“The Riddle” first grabbed my attention on a playlist that shone had created many years ago! So of course, Shone really needs to take the credit for sharing Rab with me! Our “family” member Krish told him about Rab. It’s amazing how much power that word of mouth really has! It carries for a lifetime!
random rab at lightning in a bottle 2008
Shone and I had the pleasure of meeting Rab here in Reno. I have to admit, he was the first person in my life, that I got so giddy and nervous around! Shone literally had to drag me over to where he was standing! I know!!! crazy right!!! I just did not know how to approach him without blurting out garbly words and silliness instantly! ha ha!!! But still, I garbled :). This girl just can’t help herself.
—-> I got so carried away I forgot to get a picture of Rab or with him! FYI!!!
the new album by random rab
Don’t be shye, rab is so nice, and trust me, an artist loves to hear from admirers who want to purchase their art. It makes it possible for them to continue creating it! Our album is in the mail!! Get in touch now and yours will be too.
Shone and I (and a few others) personally have been waiting patiently for this latest album! I visit his myspace page often! I have known his myspace url for years now! I am so delighted that he is now on Twitter! Every time I get a reply or a direct message from him, my heart literally skips a beat!
rigzin at lightning in a bottle 2008 with random rab
aRose features a lot of other magically delicious artists: Sasha “butterfly” Rose, Dakini Star, e.Ma, Rigzin, and Souleye —–>
: I have really enjoyed getting to know souleye through twitter. He is an amazing artist, and spreads a super positive vibe!
LIB 2009 May 22nd-May25th
We are looking forward to seeing Rab and most likely all of the artists listed here in collaborations with Rab next at Lightning in a bottle. An enchanted musical festival!! Hope to see some of you there! This musical festival is a time for us to play, soak up amazing music, and spend quality time with our friends! We highly recommend this festival!!!
:taken from Rab’s myspace: “Emerging from his own distinct corner of the West Coast electronic music scene, Random Rab offers a powerful, timeless contribution to sonic exploration. Rab is a master of manipulating our temporal awareness, leading us into seemingly ancient worlds, where to our amazement, we find visible shreds of the future. Allow his sound to catalyze your travels into haunting ecstasy, and you will not return to your same beginning. Playing only his own originally produced music live, the depth and craftsmanship of this offering is remarkable. With an array of drum machines, samplers, sequencers, and instruments, it is a clear devotion to expression and perfection. The beats are smooth, bold, and overwhelming. The original vocals, melodies and hitting bass merge seamlessly into a tapestry of unique and unexpected journeys.”<——oh yes!!!
we love to support artists! we love to help get their art out into the world! we are inspired, grateful, and full of LOVE!
kisses
georgette and (shone)
