Zulema and Areill are amazing creators...

So, not knowing EXACTLY what I was getting into when I ventured over to Zulema's studio on Monday, I was immediately embraced with warm hospitality and enthusiastic interest in 'what's next' for A City to Make Me... Before we got to those discussions though, Zulema gave a tour of her creative world, i.e. her amazing collage work, her re-styled hybrid fashions, wigs, and clip-art fashion references... It was immediately apparent, and exciting, that she was obviously perfect for the role of designer and manager of all things fashion, costume, make-up, and hair.  She has an impeccable eye for detail.  She's worked fashion shows with literally HUNDREDS of models, management, staff...and kept her head.  So, needless to say, I feel like FATE has blessed us with Zulema...

As it turns out, her boyfriend Areill is an incredibly talented designer in his own right.  Not only is he a designer, but has connections to the fashion world that fit perfectly with the concepts and direction of this project.  He enthusiastically shared some of his ideas, showed me a handful of designs, and my reaction was: THEY'RE PERFECT! So, I'm looking forward to working with these two.  We're currently in the process of negotiating a collaboration with a hi-end fashion boutique to feature their designs in ACtMM...I'll keep you posted with exactly WHO they are as we solidify the relationship.

Thank you Zulema and Areill!