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Hi! My name is Morrigana Pehlke and I am a 35 year old self-taught fashion designer.
I was born and raised in Perth County, Ontario, Canada, currently living in Stratford, Ontario and it's here I began my ten year journey learning to design and sew.
I have now been at it for 10 years, spanning the worlds of Steampunk, History, Fantasy and couture. I have had my work published in 3 Steampunk Fashion books over that time, and I have successfully shown my work in Buffalo, New York, Waterloo, Ontario and London, Ontario.
My label's name is Distinctly Unique. It speaks to the artistic and wholly original concepts of my designs and creations.
Distinctly Unique has been invited to feature original designs on an international runway in February 2018!
It has been my dream for 10 years to come to this point. I have gone from someone who knew nothing about sewing machines and taught myself how to create from my heart.
Recently I closed down the studio I had been maintaining for over a year, and disengaged myself from someone else's vision. I sold nearly everything I had created over the past ten years and surrendered the idea of Distinctly Unique.
It wasn't long after this surrender that I was contacted about showcasing the collection.
What does this mean to you, my loyal supporters and fans?!
Every dream has it's costs. Mine has many!
Round Trip Flight - covered
Acommodation - covered
Participation fee - $6,000 CAD <--- this is where I need your help! Every little bit goes a long way.
What does this fee cover?
First of all, because the show will be held in London, England, all of the funds are converted from GBP to CAD.
I will be one of only 24 carefully selected designers participating in runway shows. Out of 8,000 designers who were reviewed, invitations only went out to “extraordinary designers with original concepts that press will respond to and people will want.” (their words, not mine!)
Models are provided for me from a pool of experienced runway models from reputable agencies across London, UK.
A make-up and hair team are also provided for me. This team will study my collections and devise a creative strategy developing the runway trends of this season!
A professional fashion photographer is assigned to capture the perfect moment, position and lighting of my looks. They guarantee to capture that image every single time.
Also included in my team are:
A runway director, events manager, light and sound technicians, PR assistants, hospitatlity team, MUAH team, social media managers, model coordinator, backstage team, presenter, runners, dressers, translators and finally…security.
My participation fee includes £1995.00 to include 6 pieces in the show; £1170.00 for 6 models and £395.00 for my photography. This equals roughly $6,000 CAD.
In conjunction with this show, a book of my designs with the story of the forthcoming Collection will be published. Click the Contribute button to find out the perks of supporting this dream.
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Some of my work was featured alongside Photographer Maaike Roosendaal at Meet Your Maker Gallery and Gift Shop, a small gallery in Stratford, Ontario this past February 2017:
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