About this Event
THE BLUEPRINT: Fashion, Creativity & Entrepreneurship Workshop
The Blueprint is a hands-on fashion and entrepreneurship workshop for stylists, models, creatives, and entrepreneurs ready to start, grow, or elevate their careers.
Led by Ariel Mei, fashion stylist, instructor, and entrepreneur, this experience offers real-world insight into building a brand, navigating the fashion industry, and turning creativity into business.
Attendees will experience:
- A keynote session on starting and scaling a fashion career and/or business
- Hands-on workshop stations
- A live fashion show with real models
- Networking with creatives and entrepreneurs
- VIP and General Admission options available
📍 Oakland, CA
📅 June 27, 2026
Come build your blueprint.
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
VIP Early access and Brunch
Host: Ariel Mei
Info: VIP guests receive early access to the event and are invited to a catered brunch with Ariel Mei, featuring an intimate open Q&A, behind-the-scenes insight on the fashion industry,
Networking + photo opportunities. VIP guests also enjoy front-row seating and will leave with an exclusive swag bag, including a special edition Ariel Mei magazine, merch, automatic raffle entry, and more.
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
CHECK-IN & RED CARPET EXPERIENCE
Info: Guest arrival and registration
Red carpet walk + photo moments
Music, mingling, and seating
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS
Info: Event overview and flow of the day
Setting intentions for the experience
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:15 PM
KEYNOTE SESSION: THE BLUE PRINT Led by Ariel Mei
Host: Ariel Mei
Info: This session will cover:
• How to start or grow a fashion career or business
• Finding your niche in styling, modeling, and creative industries
• Branding yourself with intention
• Building confidence, consistency, and credibility
• Turning ideas into actionable plans
• Navigating fear, imposter syndrome, and setbacks
• Faith, discipline, and long-term success
🕑: 02:15 PM - 04:30 PM
HANDS-ON WORKSHOP ROTATIONS
Info: Attendees will rotate through interactive stations designed to apply what was taught.
🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:00 PM
FASHION SHOW MOMENT
Info: Live models and attendee participants
Celebration of creativity and confidence
Music-driven runway experience
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
CLOSING & NETWORKING
Info: Final reflections and encouragement
Open networking
Photos, merch, and connections
Event Venue
BLOC15 Event Venue, 252 2nd Street, Oakland, United States
