EMERGENCE: FUTURE ANCESTORS Fashion Show

Presenting... EMERGENCE: FUTURE ANCESTORS Fashion Show

Can you imagine yourself as an ancestor?

What stories would your future kin or community share about you?

What lives will they lead as they transcend our footsteps?

Team EMERGENCE is very proud to present EMERGENCE 2025: FUTURE ANCESTORS!
Come join us at the First Presbyterian Church of Oakland for a night of collaborative creativity and intimately-forged culture!
From 6-9:30pm, you'll bear witness to a unique fusion of ancestral magicks and collective future vision through local designer fashion, music, and otherworldly performance-- MC'd by Gaia (@gaiaw0rldwide) and June (@j3miniii).
With a team of over 50 LGBTQIA2S+ and BIPOC designers, models, stylists, and creatives, EMERGENCE seeks to weave an inclusive vision of future fashions by honoring our ancestors while envisioning what lies ahead. Don't miss out on this powerful showcase celebrating heritage, creative revolution, and community strength in style.

Come emerge with us at EMERGENCE: FUTURE ANCESTORS Fashion Show!

Created, co-organized, and produced by Gaia Wu Magidi

Lead Organizer, Staff Manager, Designer: June Nelson

Designers:

• Zitlali Ramirez (@rottencorpseapparel)
• Sadie Greyduck (@sadiegreyduck)
• Rene Revolorio (@hechodemaiz)
• River (@omn.online)
• Jules (@itskitschii)
• Valentina (@styled_by_valen)
• Jordan (@jordan.mashallah)
• Erynn Lynn (@itserynnlynn)
• Tomie (@ratkinng)
• Cella McGowan (@baddie_essentials_bayarea)
• Rio (@rio.sews)
• Lilith Spillz (@lilithspillz)
• Joey Ehren (@j.ehren)
• Aleecia Jood (@xlatir)
• Tori Johnson
• Zen Elise (@zenelisethreads)
• Valarie Chiu (@sinariesstudio)
• Desiree (@d.aturia)
• Mia Lew (@miamakes_ice)

Musical Performance Open

• Electronic and Instrumental Composition by Blood for Rain
  Rai Dang (@rai.dang) and Inéz (@snkn_fld)
• Classical Compositions by Jess Getter (@jessgetter_4real)
• Violin by Kana (@kanawazhere)
• Sermon and Song delivered by Sigrid Elliot

Shibari Storytelling Performance

• Created, Tied, and Produced by Britney Lema (@_._.brit._._)

Performers:

• Worlds
• Sunset
• Granny OG
• CJ

Hair and Makeup

• Salem (@snippedbysalem)
• Luz (@metzonaluz)
• Kasi (@rocknrollhairclub)
• Zoe (@lifeoflovecosmo)
• Marco (@marcubey)

Schedule

Doors open at 6pm

Show begins at 7pm

Opening number by Sigrid Elliot, Blood for Rain, Jess Getter, and Kana

Intermission (15 Minutes)

Shibari Storytelling by Britney Lema and Crew

Runway Fashion Show begins at 8:30pm

Post-show reception begins at 9:15pm

Thank you to our fiscal sponsor, Decentered Arts SF!

Additional and most grateful Thank You to our sponsors:

Hyden-Zakheim Law Firm

Silvera Jewlery School

Two Pitchers Brewing Company

Are you or your business interested in supporting or sponsoring the show?
Email us at ([email protected]) to inquire further about getting involved, or select the 'Donate' button before you check out-- every dollar supports the nearly 50+ local artists, designers, stylists, musicians, and crew involved in the show!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway, Oakland, United States