Debut Fashion Show 4.19.2012

Philosophy

Art is an altered state of mind where unconventional ideas are embraced. It's both a personal expression and a challenge to the senses. My  art is the visual representation of my soul or identity. It reveals my personality and it can give clues on hidden emotions that I feel toward myself that I am trying to ignore. In addition, it can be my visual representation of my feelings and opinions about the society where I belong too, and in most cases it does.

I want my art to open peoples eyes to something new that they may not have experienced before. I want my design and artistry to be an avenue of escape from reality. I want people to question, and gaze upon all the hard work that goes into designing a garment. I want people to feel good, and confident in my designs, and allow themselves to feel the empathy of handwork that goes into what they wear.

The Girl Who Was Painted Red

Maricella Gloria Olague

I'm artistic, driven, flawed and absolutely insane.

I'd rather not bore you with my whole life story, so I'll cut to the chase when I packed my bags and left for San Francisco from Santa Cruz, to pursue Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Design and  Merchandising. I have no regrets and since then I have accomplished a hand full, and to this day I hold it over my head with pride.

So far three years and on going of schooling ( and currently at AAU for my B.F A in fashion design) , an A.A degree from F.I.D.M, a debut fashion show through Skyline College, and freelance work through the industry has shaped my well being to prepare for the real world, but it doesn't stop there because everyday I'm always learning something new and evolving into someone better.

My mission is to create, and with a purpose. I know who I am, what I believe in and where I want to go. 

Thank you.

One of the most courageous things you can do is identify yourself, know who you are, what you believe in and where you want to go. - Sheila Murray Bethel.