Anniversary Party
On a rainy, spring Salt Lake City evening, music fans of all ages gathered at The Depot for SLUG’s 28th Anniversary Party Fashion Show . Upon first entering the venue, it seemed to be empty yet full of life. The night went on, getting closer to the time of the show, the building started to fill and the show began.
The format of the show was based on 28 years of fashion to represent the 28 years of SLUG . Starting back in the 80s and all the way to 2016. The designers created amazing interpretations of each year and style, and threw an amazing alternative vision to each design. One of my favorites was a design by Pretty Macabre , who created a very amazing rendition of Freddy Krueger , with knife hands, a bag filled with blood and a Jason mask—recreating Freddy vs. Jason for the year 2003.
Everybody throughout the show and party was having fun, enjoying each other’s company and taking in what these amazing designers created. The show was inspiring and an amazing look back on the 28 years of SLUG Magazine . They finished the show off by bringing out all of the designers and models, one by one, for one last look. All night the whole crowd basked in all the amazing designs.
SLUG Executive Editor Angela H. Brown closed out the show by thanking everyone who made the show possible and reflecting on the past years of SLUG—s he also she had a pretty bad-ass outfit. Everyone left feeling inspired and excited about the future of SLUG and our ever-growing Salt Lake culture. –CJ Anderson
Relive the party with Bes Films Videography ‘s video recap:
VIDEO
And take a look at He Travel ‘s VR coverage of the fashion show on YouTube (Part 1/3 , Part 2/3 , Part 3/3 and Finale ) as well as their multi-camera recap of SLUG ‘s 28th anniversary.
Photos by CJ Anderson , Garrett Dutcher , Jake Vivori , Madi Mekkelson , Robert Hirschi , Ryan Houston and Zach Lambros .
Thanks to DJs Typefunk , AudioTreats , Devareaux , Serge du Preea and Nightfreq , and to our sponsors, 24tix.com , The Depot and Smilebooth.
Featured designers: Andrea Black , Andrea Hansen , Ayana Ifè , Betsy Barker , Brody Ashton , Candice Pugh , Cartier Dior , Cas Reich , Cinamon Hadley , Danny Nappi , Davis Hong , DesNeiges Gregory , Gaby Okito , Heggy Gonzalez , Ingrid Kapfhammer , Jenn McGrew , Jenny Hill , Katie Waltman , Kimberly Dunn , Lisa Miller Mecham , Liz Bryson , Mary Rino , McKell Maddox , McQuiston Stoddard , Melody Noy , Rebecca Richards Fenton , Robin Uata , Snow Shepherd
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The entrance to The Depot. Photo: CJ Anderson
SLUG Marketing Team at the front door. Photo: Zach Lambros
SLUG Mag team running the booth. Photo: CJ Anderson
The entry line to get into the show. Photo: CJ Anderson
The badass SLUG Mag booth selling merch. Photo: CJ Anderson
SLUG’s Marketing Team slinging merch. Photo: CJ Anderson
Down in the dressing room, getting ready for the show. Photo: CJ Anderson
Up in the bar, getting ready for the show. Photo: CJ Anderson
McQuiston Marie getting her hair done before the show. Photo: CJ Anderson
Getting ready for the show. Photo: CJ Anderson
Practicing the walk before the show for Melody Noy. Photo: CJ Anderson
Morgan Bronson, ready to walk. Photo: CJ Anderson
The man behind the hair. Photo: CJ Anderson
McQuiston Marie design. Photo: CJ Anderson
The man behind the hair. Photo: CJ Anderson
Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
All smiles at the Smilebooth .gif booth. Photo: CJ Anderson
Front row of show. Photo: CJ Anderson
SLUG Editorial Intern and Staff Writer Alex Vermillion. Photo: CJ Anderson
Paying close attention. Photo: CJ Anderson
Thanks to the SLUG Mag team for all your hard work. Photo: CJ Anderson
Heidi Gress. Photo: Ryan Houston
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Alyssa Walters in Project Kuya. Photo: Alora Foliaki
Alyssa Walters in Project Kuya. Photo: Alora Foliaki
Alyssa Walters in Project Kuya. Photo: Alora Foliaki
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Robert Hirschi
Photo: Zach Lambros
Photo: Zach Lambros
Photo: Zach Lambros
Photo: Zach Lambros
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Medusa Eyes. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Medusa Eyes. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Medusa Eyes. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Medusa Eyes. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Local Lunatic. Photo: CJ Anderson
Local Lunatic. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Local Lunatic. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Jacob Eveler
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Jacob Eveler
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Jacob Eveler
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Okito Brand. Photo: CJ Anderson
Okito Brand. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Okito Brand. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Okito Brand. Photo: CJ Anderson
Nappi. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Nappi. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Nappi. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Dianne De Vil. Photo: CJ Anderson
Dianne De Vil. Photo: CJ Anderson
Dianne De Vil. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Dianne De Vil. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Cj Anderson
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Liz Bryson. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Liz Bryson. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Elizabeth Jane. Photo: CJ Anderson
Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Project Kuya. Photo: CJ Anderson
Mary Rino. Photo: CJ Anderson
Mary Rino. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
Mary Rino. Photo: Ryan Houston
Pretty Macabre. Photo: CJ Anderson
Pretty Macabre. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Melody Noy. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: CJ Anderson
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Jacob Eveler
McKell Maddox Fashion Design. Photo: CJ Anderson
McKell Maddox Fashion Design. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Haunted Head Fashion. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Haunted Head Fashion. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Haunted Head Fashion. Photo: Jacob Eveler
J. Hill Felt. Photo: CJ Anderson
J. Hill Felt. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
McGrew Studios. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
McGrew Studios. Photo: CJ Anderson
McGrew Studios. Photo: Jacob Eveler
McGrew Studios. Photo: Jacob Eveler
McGrew Studios. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
McQuiston Marie. Photo: CJ Anderson
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Katie Waltman Jewelry. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Cartier Dior. Photo: CJ Anderson
Cartier Dior. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Cartier Dior. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Heggy Gonzalez. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Heggy Gonzalez. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Heggy Gonzalez. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
DAVISHONG. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
DAVISHONG. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Madi Mekkelson
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
Dianne De Vil. Photo: Ryan Houston
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Ryan Houston
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Okito Brand. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Nappi. Photo: Ryan Houston
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
Pretty Macabre. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Ryan Houston
McKell Maddox Fashion Design. Photo: Ryan Houston
J. Hill Felt. Photo: Robert Hirschi
J. Hill Felt. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McGrew Studios. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McGrew Studios. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McGrew Studios. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Ryan Houston
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Robert Hirschi
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Cartier Dior. Photo: Jacob Eveler
Heggy Gonzalez. Photo: Robert Hirschi
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jacob Eveler
DAVISHONG. Photo: Ryan Houston
DAVISHONG. Photo: Robert Hirschi.
(L–R) Designer Snow Shepherd and model Nicole Allred of Vegan Boundry. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
(L–R) Designer Snow Shepherd and model Nicole Allred. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Designer Cinamon Hadley and model Nyx of Medusa Eyes. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Designer DesNeiges Gregory and model Dani Bruan of House of DesNeiges. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Designer DesNeiges Gregory and model Dani Bruan of House of DesNeiges. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Designer DesNeiges Gregory and model Dani Bruan of House of DesNeiges. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
(L–R) Model Guinevere Simpson and designer Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Robert Hirschi
(L–R) Model Jeremie Mabanza and designer Gaby Okito of Okito Brand. Photo: Robert Hirschi
(L–R) Model Jeremie Mabanza and designer Gaby Okito of Okito Brand. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Jeremie Mabanza and designer Gaby Okito of Okito Brand. Photo: CJ Anderson
(L–R) Model Jeremie Mabanza and designer Gaby Okito of Okito Brand. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
(L–R) Model Vanessa Meier and designer Danny Nappi of Nappi. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Marina Hayes and designer Kimberly Dunn of Dianne De Vil. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Marina Hayes and designer Kimberly Dunn of Dianne De Vil. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Marina Hayes and designer Kimberly Dunn of Dianne De Vil. Photo: Jacob Eveler
(L–R) Model Alexa McPherson and designer Andrea Black of Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Alexa McPherson and designer Andrea Black of Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Alyssa Walters and designer Robin Uata of Kuya. Photo: CJ Anderson
(L–R) Model Alyssa Walters and designer Robin Uata of Kuya. Photo: Jacob Eveler
(L–R) Model Nikie Gerber and designer Andrea Hansen of Pretty Macabre. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Nikie Gerber and designer Andrea Hansen of Pretty Macabre. Photo: Garrett Dutcher
(L–R) Model Morgan Bronson and designer Melody Noy. Photo: Jacob Eveler
(L–R) Model MeKall Ryan and designer Betsy Barker of Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Rachel Erickson and designer Liz Bryson. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Nikie Gerber and designer Andrea Hansen of Pretty Macabre. Photo: Jacob Eveler
(L–R) Model Emi Sorenson and designer Rebecca Richards Fenton of Haunted Head Fashion. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Designer Kelsey Perkins and model Jenny Hill of J. Hill Felt. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Yazmine Tatiana Baker and designer Jenn McGrew of McGrew Studios. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Sarah Jepson and designer McQuiston Stoddard of McQuiston Marie. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Chelsea Harrocks and designer Katie Waltman of Katie Waltman Jewelry. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Amanda Dixon and designer Lisa Miller Mecham of Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Amanda Dixon and designer Lisa Miller Mecham of Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Mazzi Vigos and designer Cartier Dior. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Mazzi Vigos and designer Cartier Dior. Photo: Ryan Houston
(L–R) Model Mazzi Vigos and designer Cartier Dior. Photo: Jacob Eveler
(L–R) Designer Ayana Ifè and model Mitzie Naomi Corral. Photo: Jacob Eveler
(L–R) Designer Davis Hong and model Danny Koolaid. Photo: Robert Hirschi
Gaby Okito of Okito Brand. Photo: Jake Vivori
Gaby Okito of Okito Brand. Photo: Jake Vivori
Gaby Okito. Photo: Jake Vivori
Gaby Okito. Photo: Jake Vivori
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Jake Vivori
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Jake Vivori
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Jake Vivori
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Jake Vivori
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Jake Vivori
Strange Beauty Couture. Photo: Jake Vivori
Dianne De Vil. Photo: Jake Vivori
Dianne De Vil. Photo: Jake Vivori
Dianne De Vil. Photo: Jake Vivori
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Jake Vivori
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Jake Vivori
Vegan Boundry. Photo: Jake Vivori
Melody Noy. Photo: Jake Vivori
Melody Noy. Photo: Jake Vivori
Melody Noy. Photo: Jake Vivori
Okito Brand. Photo: Jake Vivori
Okito Brand. Photo: Jake Vivori
Okito Brand. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ingrid Kapfhammer. Photo: Jake Vivori
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Jake Vivori
House of DesNeiges. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
SLUG Community Development Manager John Ford. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Models backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
Models backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
Designer Lisa Miller and model Amanda Dixon of Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
Designer Lisa Miller and model Amanda Dixon of Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
Designer Lisa Miller and model Amanda Dixon of Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
Lip Stain and Legos. Photo: Jake Vivori
J. Hill Felt. Photo: Jake Vivori
J. Hill Felt. Photo: Jake Vivori
J. Hill Felt. Photo: Jake Vivori
J. Hill Felt. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Designer Cartier Dior and model Krista Bodily. Photo: Jake Vivori
Cartier Dior. Photo: Jake Vivori
Cartier Dior. Photo: Jake Vivori
Cartier Dior. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Designer McQuiston Stoddard and model Sarah Jepsen of McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Designer McQuiston Stoddard and model Sarah Jepsen of McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
McQuiston Marie. Photo: Jake Vivori
Models backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Pretty Macabre and Mary Rino. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Designer Andrea Black and model Alexa McPherson of Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) SLUG photographer Gil Garcia (ThatGuyGil) and designer Andrea Black and model Alexa McPherson of Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Jake Vivori
Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Jake Vivori
Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Jake Vivori
Elizabeth Jane. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Designer Katie Waltman and model Chelsea Harrocks of Katie Waltman Jewelry. Photo: Jake Vivori
Katie Waltman Jewelry. Photo: Jake Vivori
Katie Waltman Jewelry. Photo: Jake Vivori
Katie Waltman Jewelry. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Gaby Okito, Jeremie Mabanza, Brody Ashton, CJ Bode. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Gaby Okito, Jeremie Mabanza, Brody Ashton, CJ Bode. Photo: Jake Vivori
Okito Brand and Local Lunatic. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jake Vivori
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jake Vivori
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jake Vivori
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jake Vivori
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jake Vivori
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jake Vivori
DAVISHONG. Photo: Jake Vivori
Liz Bryson. Photo: Jake Vivori
Liz Bryson. Photo: Jake Vivori
Liz Bryson. Photo: Jake Vivori
Mary Rino. Photo: Jake Vivori
Mary Rino. Photo: Jake Vivori
Mary Rino. Photo: Jake Vivori
McKell Maddox Fashion Design. Photo: Jake Vivori
McKell Maddox Fashion Design. Photo: Jake Vivori
McKell Maddox Fashion Design. Photo: Jake Vivori
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
Backstage. Photo: Jake Vivori
(L–R) Designer Betsy Barker and model MeKall Ryan of Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns.
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Jake Vivori
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Jake Vivori
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Jake Vivori
Betsy Couture Vintage Wedding Gowns. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ayana Ifè. Photo: Jake Vivori
Pretty Macabre. Photo: Jake Vivori
Pretty Macabre. Photo: Jake Vivori
Pretty Macabre. Photo: Jake Vivori
Project Kuya. Photo: Jake Vivori
Project Kuya. Photo: Jake Vivori
Project Kuya. Photo: Jake Vivori
Medusa Eyes. Photo: Jake Vivori
Medusa Eyes. Photo: Jake Vivori
Medusa Eyes. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ready for the runway. Photo: Jake Vivori
Ready for the runway. Photo: Jake Vivori
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Jake Vivori
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Jake Vivori
Bullets and Bees. Photo: Jake Vivori
Danny Nappi. Photo: Jake Vivori
Danny Nappi. Photo: Jake Vivori
Danny Nappi. Photo: Jake Vivori
Haunted Head Fashion. Photo: Jake Vivori
Haunted Head Fashion. Photo: Jake Vivori
Haunted Head Fashion. Photo: Jake Vivori