November 2012 CatWalk for Hope

November 9, 2012 was San Antonio's Second Annual Catwalk for Hope that's focused on Breast Cancer awareness but continues with Leukemia and other cancer awareness. This 2012's show turned out great. Some highlights were Designer Kevin Pounds, Designer Isabel Lotti, Designer Steven Christopher, and myself.

I believe I out did myself with this dromper I created. It's shell is a cocktail dress with a skirt that bubbles into the lining of shorts. Unique and fabulous I must say!

Baby Step Celebration

On June 5th, I went out with my Spring Collection in hopes to sign a consignment with two (2) boutiques, Plato's Closet and New York Exchange, here in San Antonio. After being rejected by Plato's Closet, for not being "trending" but being more "high couture" I was discouraged. Then, I walked into New York Exchange's new location on San Pedro, behind the Starbucks, I realized my collection belonged in this store. After talking to Amanda Alacron, the owner, we signed my first consignment! In celebration, I created the following layout for my poster ad.

Baby steps... are small milestone and need to be acknowledged.

Agatha Marie Spring/Summer 2012 now at New York Exchange, San Antonio.

The sizes held at New York Exchange are vanity sizes off the runway, ranging from a vanity 6 to vanity 8. I sell these styles in all sizes, however there is a week waiting period to receive the garments. If the garments are being requested for a custom fit there is an additional charge. 

Ladies, remember be you, be confident, be ...

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Always true,

Agatha Marie 

Summer Time

 HOT! HOT! HOT! 

 Summer time is around the corner and everyone is feeling the heat. Remember to take a bottle of water with you before you head out. Staying hydrated it the best way to defeat this heat. Also, summer trends are hot. 

Old Navy has been showcase their Boardwalk Dresses since mid-spring. Love this look. It fresh and vintage and cheap!! $17 who can beat that?





DOTS that's who. Plus Size ladies don't you fret! Dots has your style. Fresh new Summer Dresses starting at $14.80. My place to shop. 

Better yet! One of my Summer Dresses designed for my sister in law. 

Basic Blue is now available by Agatha Marie for only $20. 

 Ladies, be who you are, be confident, be ...

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Always true,

Agatha Marie

Spring 2012 with Agatha Marie and IADT

New things for Agatha Marie. First, I have been working on a Spring line since December of 2011. The line debut at the 2012 International Academy of Design and Technology (IADT) -San Antonio- Imagine Fashion Show on April 5 2012 at the Historic Sunset Station.

The night went great as the IADT graduates feared the worse backstage. We had models running up and down the stairs, in and out of garments. We had Designers in frantic making sure the garments are being viewed as they were meant to, and poor Britany Parker- she was the model most used in this event. Out of 12 Designers with a maximum of 6 designs each, but there were only 25 models from the Lari Nelson Fashion Group. Lets see, now that is 12 multiplied by  6, 72 garments walked down that runway by 25 fierce models. Lord, that was an amazing show. 

The venue, the Historic Sunset Station, was filled, we even had seating on the balcony. This sold out event went off without a hitch, with proceed benefiting the Kristine Meza Foundation for domestic violence awareness. 

This was my first mini collection, and I'm proud of it. I would have loved to use plus size models, but unfortunately that wasn't my call. But don't fret!! My fall line is in the works. Can't wait to see how God will help me present it. 

Ladies, Dare to be sexy. Always true, Agatha Marie 

Threads for Hope 2011

Last night was the Threads for Hope 2011 Fashion Show. Threads for Hope is a charity fashion show that IADT students participate in to raise money for the San Antonio Aids Foundations. All outfits are for sale, for information regarding the dresses of the evening please contact Ms. Cynthia Chapa at the International Academy of Design and Technology -San Antonio.

My Design:

‎"Candycane" was inspired by the colors of the Christmas season, but created for those who currently live with AIDS and HIV. "Candycane" is the sweet reminder of how anyone, including the ill, can enjoy the season looking glamorous. A great Thank you goes to Britany Parker for Rocking Around the Hotel Contessa Christmas Tree for me. Thanks babe

Overall the show had many designs by students and even Professors of IADT.  All the designs were wonderful and creative. Among the audience was, Bryan Rindfuss and Associate, writer and photographer of SA Current. Please see the SA Current for the designs of the evening.

Always true,
Agatha Marie

Threads for Hope 2011

Now, after completing the Catwalk for Hope 2011, I am participating in another charity fashion show, Threads for Hope.

This will be San Antonio's 3rd Annual Threads for Hope Fashion Show.

The Thread for Hope Fashion show is a runway show, being produced this year by Mr. Josue Pacheco, President of The Stitch Fashion Club. The show will consiste of many local designers showcasing their "red dress" in hopes of raising awareness and funds (to be donated to the San Antonio Aids Foundation) It's an amazing cause for this epidemic issue. HIV & Aids does not just affect the person infected, it affects us all and "we" can all do our small part in supporting this phenomenal event. Cocktail hour is at 6:30p.m and the Runway show will begin at 8:00 pm. Thank You and can't wait to see you all there!

Last year, I co-designed with Steven Kissinger for model Sadie Haas. This year, I enter as a solo Designer. It's fun and nerve wrecking at the same time. I have designed a mermaid dress and will be presenting it on runway. This is my first attempt for a mermaid dress and I am honor that its to provide funding for a cure against a disease that even I have someone fighting against.

Be strong in your fight, your faith, and your love.

Always true,
Agatha Marie

Catwalk for Hope 2011

Just recently I participating in Catwalk For Hope 2011, with Edith Lotti a sister to a Cancer survivor, this past October.

Catwalk for Hope fashion show was put together in an effort to raise awareness to breast cancer, leukemia, and lymphoma.  Organized by instructors Sandy Pastrano and Janie Morales, and student Isabel Lotti of the International Academy of Design and Technology-San Antonio, this show was truly an amazing event!  Models  included survivors of cancer, family members of survivors, and advocates for cancer. They will have the chance to be the stars of the evening! The designers addressed the issues that survivors might face when it comes to fashion.  

 In addition to the fabulous clothing that were presented, Graphic Design students from IADT also showcased their art, which were inspired by cancer awareness.  Guests of Catwalk for Hope had the opportunity to show their generosity by bidding on some of the garments and graphic art through a silent auction.  

 

I was quite honored to participate in this event because my grandmother Mary Jane Nagel was in fact a survivor, who was able to live on without Breast Cancer. She passed away years later for another illness, however we Nagels' have always been fighters and can say she fought against Breast Cancer and won! In honor of her, MaryJane by Agatha Marie was created. Though we are not Asian, MaryJane consists of an Asian inspired pale pink multi-blend bodice with black satin ribbon trimming and a four (4) layer black mesh skirt, including a short black mesh train in back.

In Loving Memory of Mary Jane Nagel

Always true,
Agatha Marie