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'iconcept' turns heads with art couture


  • By Heidi Kurpiela
  • | 4:00 a.m. March 25, 2011
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'iconcept' turns heads with art couture
"Street Fashion" by Stephanie Peters
The always-chic Ray Peper escorts his models.
The always-chic Ray Peper escorts his models.
"Working Girl" by Pamela Sumner
Sharon White's
Sharon White's "Beadlemania"
"Mixed Media" by Art Center Sarasota development director Lisa Berger
Pole dancers from Vertical Fitness provided tantalizing pre-show entertainment.
Pole dancers from Vertical Fitness provided tantalizing pre-show entertainment.
"Homage to Egypt" by Bettina Sego
Frank Colson's
Frank Colson's "Emerald Euphoria" headdress was inspired by the artist's old home in Bali.
"WAVE-RED" by architect Carl Abbott and clothing designer Andrea Mihalyffy
Eric Cross'
Eric Cross' "Paper Dress"
Sculptor Vicky Randall's
Sculptor Vicky Randall's "Hand Made" was adorned with dummy body parts used for medical training.
"Spathalicious" by Scott Durfee and George Medeiros
"Coat of Arms" by Marcia Ente
"Fire Fusion" by Iris Baranski-Daniels and Ofra Friedman
Fayanne Hayes collaborated with Ron Carter of Mr. Florist to create this white mum skirt.
Fayanne Hayes collaborated with Ron Carter of Mr. Florist to create this white mum skirt.
Art Center Sarasota's executive director Fayanne Hayes walks the runway with her
Art Center Sarasota's executive director Fayanne Hayes walks the runway with her "Exotica" model.
"Trachic" (aka Trashy Chic) by Miho Hosaka
Jessica Luck, The Observer's managing editor, models a familiar headline. Dress by Eric Cross.
Jessica Luck, The Observer's managing editor, models a familiar headline. Dress by Eric Cross.
Daniel Petrov's
Daniel Petrov's "Botanical Bikini with Hose"
Daniel Petrov's
Daniel Petrov's "Botanical Bikini" from behind.

 

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