EMERGENCE: FUTURE ANCESTORS Fashion Show

Get ready to witness a mesmerizing fusion of futuristic fashion and ancestral traditions at the 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 and June.

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, Organized, Designed for, and Produced by Gaia Wu Magidi (@gaiaw0rldwide)

Lead Organizer, Staff Manager, Designer: June Nelson (@j3miniii)

Designers:

1. Zitlali Ramirez (@rottencorpseapparel)
2. Sadie Greyduck (@sadiegreyduck)
3. Rene Revolorio (@hechodemaiz)
4. River (@omn.online)
5. Jules (@itskitschii)
6. Valentina (@styled_by_valen)
7. Jordan (@jordan.mashallah)
8. Erynn Lynn (@itserynnlynn)
9. Tomie (@ratkinng)
10. Cella McGowan (@baddie_essentials_bayarea)
11. Rio (@rio.sews)
12. Lilith Spillz (@lilithspillz)
13. Joey Ehren (@j.ehren)
14. Aleecia Jood (@xlatir)
15. Tori Johnson
16. Zen Elise (@zenelisethreads)
17. Valarie Chiu (@sinariesstudio)
18. Desiree (@d.aturia)
19. Mia Lew (@miamakes_ice)
20. Atlas Nicho (@atlas.nicho)

Musical Performance Open

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

Shibari Storytelling Performance

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

Performers:

1. Worlds
2. Sunset
3. Granny OG
4. CJ
5. Caljanae

Hair and Makeup

1. Salem (@snippedbysalem)
2. Luz (@metzonaluz)
3. Kasi (@rocknrollhairclub)
4. Zoe (@lifeoflovecosmo)
5. 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 (houseofemergence@gmail.com) 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!