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SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC

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COME TO THE 10TH ANNUAL ART INSTITUTE OF PORTLAND'S STUDENT FASHION SHOW!
Sunday June 15th
Doors 6:30 Show at 7:30
$25.00 General admission
Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave.
See YOU there!
It's not about me, it's about Portland Fashion Week Productions and those who belong to the Portland fashion community!
PFW Productions is a full service events production and promotions company specializing in fashion. Its flagship event is Portland Fashion Week, which is the biggest fashion week in the U.S. Pacific Northwest. PFW productions and its principals have produced other major shows and events including the first ever fashion show at Portland City Hall, the opening event of the Modern Art Center of the Portland Art Museum, Portland’s launching of the Frank Ghery Collections of Tiffany Jewelry, Fashion Pallooza, the BUS Gala Fashion Show, etc. PFW Production provides total solutions for a high-end fashion event including runway show production, set design and setup, audio-visual and entertainment, event management services, media relations, and promotions. The executive producers of PFW Productions are
Prasenjit Tito Chowdhury
Christopher Cone
Tod Hunter Foulk.
For more information visit www.portlandfashionweek.net .
SEMPER Fashion was mustered 8:00PM Nov. 15, 2004 as an outlet to showcase accessory designers as equals in the design community at "The Trendsetters' Underground Rock and Roll Fashion Show".(aka Rock the Runways v 1.0)
SEMPER Fashion has gone from throwing fun and trendy charitable fashion events (Fashion Palooza, Bikinis and Martinis, Splashions, Rock the Runways) to co-producing Portland Fashion Week since 2005- the world's first sustainable fashion week.
SEMPER Fashion is a proud partner in PFW Productions LLC
HISTORY OF SEMPER Fashion
1. Portland Fashion Incubator
SPRING FASHION SHOW 3-02
P.A.M. (PORTLAND ART MUSEUM)
PARTICIPATING DESIGNER
PAIRED WITH 5ELEMENTS WEAR AS DOUBLECROSS BELT CO.
2. GUERILLA SUMMER TIME PHOTO SHOOTS FROM ROOF OF UNICO
6-02, 7-05, 8-02
'FACILITATOR' :D
PARTICIPATING DESIGNER, PHOTOGRAPHER
PRIVATE SHOOTS (UH-HUM, PARTIES)
3. 4. 5. PFI SUMMER SHOWS
BLUE MOON RESTAURANT, BLUE MONK NIGHTCLUB, ANDINA RESTAURANT
5-02, 6-02, 7-02
PARTICIPATING DESIGNER AS DOUBLECROSS BELT CO.
6. PFI PORTLAND FALL FASHION WEEK
SEPT 10-15, 2002
PIONEER CT. HS. SQ., P.A.M.
PARTICIPATING DESIGNER AS DOUBLECROSS BELT CO.
PAIRED WITH NAOMI RAQUEL SWIMWEAR
7. COME-UNITY BENEFIT FASHION SHOW
CRYSTAL BALLROOM, PDX, 5-03
500 ATTENDENCE
CO-PRODUCER
BENEFIT FOR:
PORTLAND COMMUNITY OUTREACH
8. TRENDSETTERS UNDERGROUND ROCK AND ROLL FASHION SHOW
GREEK CUSINA, PDX, 11-04
350 ATTENDENCE -SOLDOUT
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
BENEFIT FOR:
MAITI NEPAL
WWW.MAITINEPAL.ORG
OREGON FOOD BANK
9. FASHION PALOOZAZAZA
700 ATTENDENCE -SOLDOUT
PDX, 5-05
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
BENEFIT FOR:
MAITI NEPAL www.maitinepal.org
OREGON FOOD BANK
PRIDE EQUINE RESCUE
MULT. AND COL. CO. ANIMAL SHELTERS
10. SPLASHIONS SUMMER FASHION SHOW
300 ATTENDENCE -SOLD OUT
CRUSH BAR, PDX, 6-05
CO-PRODUCER
11. SUNDANCE YACHT SALES
SAFFRONA/SUNDANCE PHOTOSHOOT
6-05
FACILITATOR
PRIVATE SHOOT
12. BIKINIS AND MARTINIS SWIMWEAR SHOW
GREEK CUSINA, PDX, 7-05
3O0 ATTENDENCE
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
BENEFIT FOR:
OREGON FOOD BANK
13. PORTLAND FASHION WEEK 2005 PROMOTIONAL EVENTS:
SEMPER FASHION/SUNSET LIMOUSINE SERVICE COUTURE FASHIONS SHOW
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
8-1-05
10 COUTURE SIDEWALK FASHIONS FROM A 44 FOOT FORD EXCURSION LIMOUSINE.
14.-21. PORTLAND FASHION WEEK 2005
98- 9-15, 05
PALA-OPENING CEREMONIES
PALA-COUTURE FASHIONS
DANTE'S-HAIR AND MAKE UP
PALA-NW APPAREL BUYERS INVITE ONLY
GREEK-WINTER WEAR GREENLOOP BOUTIQUE WEST LINN- GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE
VOODOO LOUNGE-URBAN CHIC /CRUSH BAR- MEN'SWEAR
PALA FINALE-BLACK AND WHITE PARTY
ATTENDENCE- 2000 OVER 8 DAYS.
BENEFIT FOR:
AMERICAN RED CROSS
HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF
PORTLAND RESCUE MISSION
OREGON FOOD BANK
A SEMPER FASHION CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS 2005- RAISED $520.00 AND MUCH DESIGNER CLOTHING FOR IN NEED SW WA. FAMILIES.
22. NEW YEARS GROOVE
PALA FASHION LOUNGE, 12/31-1/1-06
PARTICIPATING DESIGNER AS THE DOUBLECROSS BELT CO.
M/C MIDNIGHT FASHION SHOW
CONSULTANT FOR PRODUCERS ANGIE GOODNESS, WILD EYE PRODUCTIONS, CHRISTOPHER CONE PRODUCTIONS
23. "POWER OF THE PURSE"
P.A.M. PDX 3-06
ATTENDENCE 1K
PARTICIPATING DESIGNER-FIONA FOULK OF THE DOUBLECROSS BELT CO. WAS PAIRED WITH GIRLS INC. NW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANNETTE KLEINFELTER TO DESIGN A PURSE FOR CHARITIBLE AUCTION. THE WINNING BID FOR FIONA'S PURSE WAS $550.00 PLACED BY PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL SUPER. VICKI PHILLIPS.
BENEFIT FOR: GIRLS INC. NW.
24. FOUR ALL SEASONS
P.A.M., PDX 5-06
ATTENDENCE 100
CONSULTANT FOR PRODUCER ALI MAY
BENEFIT FOR:
RONALD MC DONALD HOUSE
25. PALA 1ST ANIVERSARY FASHION SHOW
PALA FASHION LOUNGE, PDX 5-06
ATTENDENCE 600
CONSULTANT FOR PRODUCER CHRISTOPHER CONE PRODUCTIONS
BENEFIT FOR: BREAST FRIENDS WOMEN'S HEALTH GROUP
26. BUS GALA POLITICAL ACTION FASHION EVENT
6-06
ATTENDENCE- 700
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
BENEFIT FOR: BUS GALA
27. PDX CITY HALL SUSTAINABLE FASHIONS SHOW
7-06
M/C-ED BY MAYOR TOM POTTER AND COMMISSIONER SAM ADAMS
ATTENDENCE- 750
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
BENEFIT FOR:
CITY OF PORTLAND
28. NEEDLE AND THREAD SHOW
8-06
CONSULTANT FOR PRODUCER NINA SAGE
30.- 38.PORTLAND FASHION WEEK 2006
43RD FLOOR UNICO BANK TOWER
9-18 - 9-25-06
ATTENDENCE 3K OVER 8 DAYS
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
FEATURING SOFADA- VOTED BEST DEBUTING DESIGNER 2006 MERCEDES BENZ NY FASHION WEEK
A SEMPER FASHION CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS 2006- RAISED $250.00 AND MUCH DESIGNER CLOTHING FOR IN NEED EAST PORTLAND TEENS IN FOSTER CARE.
39. Hip Hop the Runways Urban Fashion Show-
Opening event for Flossin Media's Rise Up Northwest Talent Search
"THE VENUE" PDX 6-07
400 ATTENDENCE- SOLD OUT
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
BENEFIT FOR:
OREGON FOOD BANK
40. Rock the Runways
"THE VENUE" PDX 7-07
700 ATTENDENCE- SOLD OUT
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
FEATURING:
America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 Dianah ZEWLENSKI
KRISTINA Z. z100
SHEL SHAW kgon
MISS OREGON AMERICA KARI VERDING
MISS TEEN OREGON 2007/8 BONNIE MARCOVIC
MISS CO-ED OREGON 2005 ASHLEY B.
M/C- NICOLLE CAMARATA OF KPTV, BETTER AND THE BUZZ
BENEFIT FOR:
OREGON FOOD BANK
41.-47. PORTLAND FASHION WEEK 2007
9-19 - 9-24-07
SWAN ISLAND SHIPYARDS
CO-EXECUTIVE PRODUCER
ATTENDENCE 5K
BENEFIT FOR WILLAMETTE RIVER KEEPERS
past media coverage:
portland radio authority
ultra pdx
portland picks
the pdx pipeline
the gresham outlook
the south county spotlight
the portland mercury
the oregonian
the willamette week
pdx-posed tv- 5 appearances/features- a record for their
program
katu- am northwest- 3 appearances
koin tv- 2 appearances
kptv tv- 4 appearances/stories
the buzz 105.5 fm
kink radio fm
jammin 95.5 fm
opb radio
book moda- milan
cosmoworld- ny
sunset magazine- sf
See you on the runways.
MISSION: LOCKS OF LOVE
Doin’ the locks of luv baybayz! i havent cut my hair since 1999, 1996 b4 that, 1988 b4 that. so I better do the locks of luv b4 my bald spot gets any bigger and my hair line meet the nape of my neck! and they dye it right? does gray take color well?
I know long hair isnt 'vogue', so not many can, but anyone wanna join me? No?
Listen to the Randy Owen (lead singer of Alabama) song about the lil girl who just wants to braid her hair but cant CUZ SHE DOESNT HAVE ANY DUE TO CHEMO/RADIATION!
then get back so we can make it happen soon!
We are planning a big hair cuttin' for Locks of Love during Rock the Runways in July!

My Interests

A SLIDESHOW OF PFW SPRING FASHION WEEK 2008. http://www.thephotographers.us/slideshows/032708/ OR TRY www.thephotographers.us and enter code 032708 Thanks to the Photographers and everyone else who helped to make it a series to remember!

A few of SEMPER Fashion's past, present, and future events.

Tickets on sale now at: www.portlandfashionweek.net

I'd like to meet:


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Music:

Check out my pal Chelsea Penner on CMT! It is Travis Rush's "Just for Tonight" video. Directed by Sex in the City's Director Matthew Harrison.

Movies:

PDXposed show 69 on Comcast in demand! Featuring Rock the Runways with SEMPER Fashion, Skorch Magazine, Miss Oregon 2007 Kari Verding, and Portland's most beautiful models. Look close- how many national models do YOU recognize? And the opening credits feature Rock the Runways v1.0 from The Greek.
Good Day Oregon Fashion Palooza SEMPER Fashion on PDXPosed and RCH T.V.
Portland Fashion Week 2006 in Fox 12 TV
..
Add to My Profile | More Videos PFW 2006 on KPTV Ch. 12
.. From The OregonianOur P.R. clip. Comcast T.V. spot 2007. Rock the Runways v 2.0 from last July!
saved the best for last. I coulda done without the music, but I like. A remarkable phone call from a 12-yr old boy to Houston radio station KSBJ FM 89.3. So profound, the station has it posted on their website. Click below to listen to it. It's short .

Television:



SEMPER Fashion, besides sponsoring the Oregon Food Bank and the Maiti Nepal Organization(www.maitinepal.org) whenever we have an event, has just learned of Kiva.Org, an association who facilitates business to business micro loans to deserving third world companies, and with a 0% default rate.
SEMPER Fashion encourages like minded businesses to research the altruistic benefits of sponsoring associations such as Kiva.Org and Maiti Nepal.
(ps-i learned of Maiti Nepal AND Kiva.Org by watching Nova on OPB, so tv ain't all bad.)

Books:

is currently looking to expand their fashion and commercial board. If you or someone you know is looking for an HONEST way to get into the business please e-mail: Keri Murphy

Heroes:


THANKS TO SEAN GRANUM AND PROFESSOR JAMES HANSON OF:
SUPPORT PORTLAND'S OWN SIDLAB AND THEIR PARABEN AND CRUELTY FREE PRODUCTS! SALONS- ASK FOR IT! FASHIONISTAS-DEMAND IT!
Chris Cone of CC Productions and PFW, a terrific sponsor of past, present, and future SEMPER Fashion events including yearly contributions to A SEMPER Fashion Christmas. Chris Cone, a good man, great business partner, and a big hearted individual.
Island Graphics for all of your media needs.
Reconning KRQT for That's so Haute Rock and Roll fashion Show in Kelso Washington 4/19/08
DJ K-os AKA Damine Rice-
http://www.seldomseenhardlyheard.com Ace D.J. for all SEMPER Fashion events and parties.
Guest Runway coach for
Hip Hop the Runways,
Rock the Runways
and
That's so Haute!
The average US citizen produces 5 tons of CO2 per year from the use of fossil fuels in heating, transportation, and industrial applications.
SEMPER Fashion has taken it upon ourselves to calculate and provide a carbon offset creating a 100% carbon neutral footprint for Portland Fashion Week 2007.
SEMPER Fashion has done this through the purchase and planting of 1000 western hemlock seedling trees (one of the climax species found in old growth Northwest forests) which then absorb over 15,000,000 lbs of carbon during an average human life time.(This is also known as "sequestration".) Sequestering the amount of carbon generated by 3 months of a 6 day Portland Fashion Week 2007.
That's so Haute Rock and Roll Fashion Show from Kelso Wa.
First ever (only one for that matter) fashion show from Portland City Hall.
Final night of PFW 2006, 43rd floor of the Unico Tower.
Final night of PFW 2007, Cascade Shipyards.
PFW 2003 Portland Art Museum
Fashion Palooza models backstage.
SEMPER Fashion and Naomi Raquel models from PFW 2003 at P.A.M.
Bikinis and Martinis from The Greek Cusina
PFW 2005 Models at Pala fashion Lounge.
SOME of the Hip Hop the Runways models at The Venue
Rock the Runways v2.0 models from The Venue
"That's so Haute" Models- they rocked!
RED SHIRT FRIDAYS!
Where a red shirt or blouse and show your support for our troops over seas.
I hope you can read this ok.
The Wooden Bowl
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year - old grandson.
The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But the elderly grandfather's shaky hands and
failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto the floor.
When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
The son and daughter-in-law became irritated with the mess. 'We must do something about father,' said the son.
'I've had enough of his spilled milk, noisy eating, and food on the floor.'
So the husband and wife set a small table in the corner.
There, Grandfather ate alone while the rest of the family enjoyed dinner.
Since Grandfather had broken a dish or two, his food was served in a wooden bowl.
When the family glanced in Grandfather's direction, sometimes he had a tear in his eye as he sat alone. Still, the only words the couple had for him were sharp admonitions when he dropped a fork or spilled food.
The four-year-old watched it all in silence.
One evening before supper, the father noticed his son playing with wood scraps on the floor. He asked the child sweetly, 'What are you making?' Just as sweetly, the boy responded, 'Oh, I am making a little bowl for you and Mama to eat your food in when I grow up. ' The four-year-old smiled and went back to work.
The words so struck the parents so that they were speechless.
Then tears started to stream down their cheeks.
Though no word was spoken, both knew what must be done.
That evening the husband took Grandfather's hand and gently led him back to the family table.
For the remainder of his days he ate every meal with the family. And for some reason,
neither husband nor wife seemed to care any longer when a fork was dropped, milk spilled, or the tablecloth soiled.
On a positive note, I've learned that, no matter what happens,
how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.
I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles four things: a rainy day, the elderly, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.
I've learned that, regardless of your relationship with your parents,
you'll miss them when they're gone from your life.
I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as making a 'life..'
I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance.
I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands.
You need to be able to throw something back. I've learned that if you pursue happiness, it will elude you.
But, if you focus on your family, your friends, the needs of others,
your work and doing the very best you can, happiness will find you
I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision.
I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
I've learned that every day, you should reach out and touch someone.
People love that human touch -- holding hands, a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back.
I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
The Concert
When the house lights dimmed and the concert
was about to begin, the mother returned to
her seat and discovered that her child was missing
Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights
focused on the impressive Steinway on stage.
To her horror, the mother saw her little boy
sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out
"Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance,
quickly moved to the piano, and
whispered in the boy's ear,
"Don't quit . . keep playing."
Then, leaning over , Paderewski reached
down with his left hand and began filling
in a bass part. Soon his right arm reached
around to the other side of the child,
and he added a running obbligato.
Together, the old master and the young novice
transformed what could have been a frightening situation
into a wonderfully creative experience.
The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall
what else the great master played.
Only the classic, " Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star."
Perhaps that's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren't always graceful flowing music.
However, with the hand of the Master, our life's work can truly be beautiful.
The next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully...
you may hear the voice of The Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit . . Keep playing." May you feel His arms around you and know that His hands are there, helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces. Remember, God doesn't seem to call the equipped, rather, He equips the 'called.' Life is more accurately measured by the lives you touch than by the things you acquire. So touch someone by passing this little message along. May God bless you and be with
You Always and remember.... ,
"Don't quit . . Keep playing."

My Blog

Style Is So You Magazine.....

THINK YOU GOT WHAT IT TAKES TO BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT?Get your fashion line or boutique featured in Style Is So You Magazine.Want to have your fashions gracing the cover? With readership in 44 countries ...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Wed, 14 May 2008 10:25:00 PST

Rock The Runways is back!

Keep watching THIS myspace for bulletins and blogs for Rock The Runways v3.0 slated for July! We will be auditioning local designers/models/techies/roadies/bands and the rockin'est sponsors Portland h...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Thu, 24 Apr 2008 12:27:00 PST

So Haute in The Daily News

From Longview Washington's The Daily News...... By Tom Paulu Models in glittery gowns and bright swimsuits slinked down the red carpet. Photographers' strobes flashed as a rock and roll fashion show h...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:47:00 PST

I couldn’t care any less.....

...... for having a top friends list crammed with like 40 people who are famous, rich, on t.v. or who I will never meet or who don’t know me. I am great pals and friends with those on my curren...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:55:00 PST

Locks of LUV!

..> Doin' the locks of luv baybayz! i havent cut my hair since 1999, 1996 b4 that, 1988 b4 that. so I better do the locks of luv b4 my bald spot gets any bigger and my hair line meet the nape of m...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Sun, 10 Feb 2008 12:04:00 PST

Blankie drive makes Mercury News!

http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/2008/02/speaking_of_the_ homeless.php Dig how Chris kept his name out of the paper? Till i 'exposed' him! Only a good guy does that kind of thing. Fer real.and gotta...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Thu, 07 Feb 2008 04:30:00 PST

PFW Spring event at the Better Living Home Show

..> PORTLAND FASHION WEEK SPRING 2008 EVENT. With great pleasure and excitement we announce to you Portland Fashion Week-Spring 2008. This event will present a Eco-Fashion Panel and Fashion Show M...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Sat, 02 Feb 2008 12:13:00 PST

alternatives to abortion are numerous.

this bulletin making the rounds got to me bad, i even edited some text out it was so sad:   Month OneMommyI am only 8 inches longbut I have all my organs.I love the sound of your voice.Every...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:59:00 PST

PFW Its a Wrap!

Better late than never!Thanks to The Oregonian for my cut n paste job. The thread reads chronologically from bottom to top. So many people gave sweat, toil, tears, and blood for this year's production...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:49:00 PST

semper fashion 2004-2007

BELOW IS 4 YEARS OF FASHION SHOWS AND FASHION EVENTS SEMPER Fashion HAS PRODUCED, CO-PRODUCED, OR JUST HAD FUN PARTICIPATING IN. SORRY FOR THE T YPOS. :) ROCK THE RUNWAYS ..> Friday...
Posted by SEMPER Fashion of PFW Productions LLC on Mon, 26 Nov 2007 11:21:00 PST