ALICAT Avril Lemieux featured her new designs, while incorporating a number of pieces by designer Nailah Lymus, this past Saturday during NY’s fashion week. It’s impressive to see where ALICAT’s come in just a year and a half. In February 2010 she featured her handbags in a runway show at a lounge in midtown. February 2011 found her again in a lounge but this time featuring a clothing line that coincided with her handbags in the West Village. Seven months later we find her at DANY studios showcasing 15 looks from “The Gods – Rise Of The Beetle Collection”. And just like her collection there’s nothing to stop her from rising. I’ve no doubt it’s just a matter of time before she’s dominating Lincoln Center. Here are a number of images I captured backstage and a few from her runway show:

Stephanie LaCapra in the makeup chair

Special tape

Beetle head-gear

Dress detail

Jaimi Alexander backstage

Dress detail

Dress detail

Shirt detail

Dress detail

Stephanie LaCapra backstage

Designer Nailah Lymus stopping by to show support

The once over

Almost time

Lining up

Jared Cameron

Stephanie LaCapra

On the runway

Jaimi Alexander

Jared Cameron

Final walk

Jared Cameron and designer Avril Lemieux

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