Abbie Miller in TERRA: TEXTILE Show Aug. 17 at Center for the Arts in Jackson

Tickets on sale now at Shades Cafe, Teton Valley Bookstore, Teton Art Lab and the Center for the Arts Box Office

Mondo Guerra of "Project Runway All Stars" to speak March 23 at UW

From a UW press release:

"Project Runway All Stars" finalist and season eight runner-up Mondo Guerra will speak Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

He also will guest judge for "The Condom Couture" fashion show that begins at 9 p.m. Friday in the Wyoming Union Ballroom. Friday Night Fever and FACE AIDS sponsor the program to bring awareness to issues of sexual health and HIV/AIDS in a relaxed and entertaining atmosphere.

"UW student designers have created condom-inspired designs and will take the runway to win first-place and a cash prize," says Kat Nicola, Friday Night Fever marketing chair.

"Recognized for his impeccable construction and styling, masterful mix of prints and fearless use of color, Mondo will speak about his experience on ‘Project Runway,'" Nicola adds.

After Mondo emotionally disclosed on "Project Runway" that he is HIV-positive, he became a dedicated advocate for HIV/AIDs awareness. He and fellow "Project Runway" alumnus Jack Mackenroth have partnered with pharmaceuticals company Merck for the HIV and AIDS education campaign "Living Positive by Design."

In addition to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS and FACE AIDS, the event will also raise funds for Partners in Health, an internationally recognized health care provider.

Photo: "Project Runway All Stars" finalist and season eight runner-up Mondo Guerra will speak Friday, March 23, at 7 p.m. in the University of Wyoming Union Ballroom.

Abbie Miller chosen for "emerging designer" competition at Portland Fashion Week

AM Renegade (a.k.a. Abbie Miller) of Jackson, WY, is one of nine Catapult; The Emerging Designer Award Competitors, debuting at Portland Fashion Week Oct. 5.  Audience members in attendance will vote for the top designer who will win an exclusive prize package. FMI: http://portlandfashionweek.net. Abbie will be part of the WAC fellowship biennial exhibit opening Nov. 4 at the Art Association gallery in the Center for the Arts in Jackson.

April 29 fashion show of "epic theatrical proportions" to benefit CLTP

Cody High Style prepares for Rendezvous Royale

In the 2009 Cody High Syle fashion category, Tres Outlaws Boots won the Designer's Choice award.

From a BBHC release:

The Buffalo Bill Historical Center joins artisans and designers who celebrate the spirit of the American West through western decorative arts in Cody High Style: Designing the West.

This year’s exhibition, held in conjunction with the city-wide Rendezvous Royale, is on view September 22 – 25 in the breezeway of the Historical Center’s Cody Firearms Museum. Forty craftsmen display everything from desks and couches to lamps and saddlebags—all with a distinctive western flair. The show is free to the public.

Cody High Style kicks off with the popular “Building Rustic Furniture” two-day workshop on Monday and Tuesday, September 20 – 21, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Master craftsman John Gallis of Norseman Designs West presents this hands-on workshop in his studio where participants learn the basics of woodworking and take home their own handmade projects. All levels of experience are welcome, and since space is limited, registrations are now being accepted. The cost is $300 and includes materials and lunch.

Marge Taylor of Leather Legends invites leather aficionados to make their own leather, fringed vests in her workshop on Tuesday, September 21, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Historical Center. The cost is $100 and includes materials and lunch. All levels of experience are welcome, and registrations are now being accepted as space is limited.

This year’s Cody High Style tour—Thursday, September 23, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.—highlights historic log cabins in the area, beginning with the Joseph Henry Sharp cabin, Absarokee Hut, at the Historical Center. Then, participants travel to several historic homestead cabins around Meeteetse, Wyoming, including the famous Pitchfork Ranch. Space is limited, and registrations are now being accepted. The cost for the guided tour is $100 and includes bus travel, lunch, and guide.

Along with its popular style show, Cody High Style also has several seminars and roundtable discussions that are free to the public:

Sept. 22, 2 p.m.: “Why would a magazine want to do a story on me?” Cowgirl Magazine editor-in-chief, Callan Loessberg.

Sept. 23, 10 a.m.: “Roundtable: Influences of Mastered Style” (historic styles from Molesworth to Roycroft).

Sept. 23, 1 p.m.: “Inspirations of the American West.” Montana Dreamwear designer Celeste Sotola.

Sept. 24, 11 a.m.: “Roundtable: Natural collaboration—defined by our materials.”

Sept. 25, 1 p.m.: “Roundtable: Recycled, reclaimed, and reborn”

A full schedule of Cody High Style events is available at http://rendezvousroyale.org/schedule.htm. To register for workshops or historic cabins tour, contact Jill Oseicki-Gleich, jillo@bbhc.org or 307.587.2619.

Stay current with Historical Center news and activities at http://www.bbhc.org/. 

Cody High Style: Designing the West

Buffalo Bill Historical Center
720 Sheridan Ave Cody, WY 82414
307-587-4771

SEPTEMBER 21,22
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Two-day workshop: Molesworth-style keyhole chair, John Gallis
Norseman Designs West, 3532 Cottonwood Avenue.

SEPTEMBER 22
All-day workshop: Traditional beading techniques, Lynda Covert and LoRheda Fry

SEPTEMBER 23
8a.m. - 5 p.m.
CODY HIGH STYLE EXHIBITION (until Sept 26)
- Buffalo Bill Historical Center Special Exhibition Gallery. Featuring more than forty of the nation’s leading western furniture, metal, and fashion designers.
5:30 p.m.
CODY HIGH STYLE FASHION SHOW #1 - Buffalo Bill Historical Center Orientation Gallery. A runway fashion show presenting couture collections from both up-andcoming and established fashion designers (two identical shows). Reservations required.
7:30 p.m.
CODY HIGH STYLE FASHION SHOW #2

SEPTEMBER 24,25
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
CODY HIGH STYLE TOUR
10 a.m.
CODY HIGH STYLE SEMINAR.. Innovative Trends in Rustic Design and Architecture Buffalo Bill Historical Center Coe Auditorium. Author, Ralph Kylloe, Ph.D. 12. - 6 p.m.
STYLE WEST: A FINE WESTERN MARKET OF FASHION AND INTERIORS.. Cody Auditorium, 13th & Beck Ave. Admission $5. Shuttle available to and from the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.

SEPTEMBER 26
10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
STYLE WEST: A FINE WESTERN MARKET OF FASHION AND INTERIORS
1 p.m.
CODY HIGH STYLE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION - Progression of Design and People’s Choice winner announcement. Buffalo Bill Historical Center Coe Auditorium. An informal atmosphere to promote western design traditions and the sharing of ideas; Cody High Style brings together some of today’s finest craftsmen and women in round table discussion groups. 2009 Switchback Ranch Purchase Award winner, Scott Armstrong, will discuss the progression of his award winning - Rockabilly - piece. Free to the public.
6:30 p.m.
33rd ANNUAL BUFFALO BILL HISTORICAL CENTER PATRONS BALL - Buffalo Bill Historical Center. A Night of R and R and Friends, a black-tie gala of fine dining and dancing in the galleries of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Reservations required.

See the full schedule at www.rendezvousroyale.org