altared fashion | Designers

Amaizink Art (Designer) Original artwork and pattern designs by Maize of Amaizink Art and Design. Delve into the world Maize likes to call "Emotive Pattern Design ''. His creations are crafted from raw emotion and intention, digitally transformed into surface patterns for Fashionable clothing, Streetwear, Home Decor, and Textiles. Maize believes his art serves a timeless and unique purpose, offering a visual journey for the mind and heart. Through his work, Maize aims to create an emotional and transformative experience for small to stadium sized audiences, fostering a deeper connection to art and the human experience.

May/Hem (Designer) seeks to offer euphoric clothing options unbound by gender or size restrictions. May/Hem delights in creating clothing that makes the heart sing, from everyday clothes to wildly imaginative custom builds. May/Hem has created a fully custom NEW collection for Love Altared, described as a fantasy of light and dark genderfucked romance.

Soul Chains (Jewelry) Vintage chains, sustainable and re-imagined - Wearable one of a kind art - adorned with energy infused crystals. Earth Candy for your SOUL, Soul Chains are created to balance your Chakras, clear your Aura and protect your Quantum Energy Field. Designed by Soul Alchemist - Quantum Healer - Crystal Mystic, Rainbow.

Smell My Leather (Designer/Accessories) Smell My Leather is a handmade and custom leather goods company by Noah Sanemitsu (They/Them). They are a non-binary trans mixed Japanese American artist who is passionate about serving their communities through their work. Serving community is the why behind their leather creations from collars, harnesses, accessories to other leather pieces for all genders and all bodies. They aim to make quality custom leather friendly, and accessible to everyone.

WILDFANG (Designer) began in a studio apartment in Portland, OR. With equal parts nerve and naivety, we cashed in our 401ks and quit our corporate day jobs to build this thing. We had grown tired of asking: are real pockets revolutionary? Is it too much to ask for a button up without boob gap? Why is the fashion industry still clinging to outdated gender norms that serve no one? In answering these questions, WILDFANG was born. We’re on a mission to rethink gender norms and how they show up in fashion. We embrace our masculine, our feminine, and our-everything-in-between. Since we started, we’ve given back over $1 million to good causes and learned how to make some damn fine blazers. With real pockets. You can visit us online or swing by our stores in PDX and LA.

Curly Flowers (Florist) is a sustainable floral design studio and cutting garden located in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle. Founder & Floral Artist Jess Wesley (she/her) creates whimsical, garden-inspired designs with thoughtfully sourced, locally-grown blooms. Jess designs for weddings & events across the Puget Sound region, creates beautiful dried floral art & decor, and preserves bridal bouquets as stunning pieces of pressed floral art for celebrants to treasure for years to come. We are thrilled Jess is providing wearable floral pieces for the Love Altared Fashion show!

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DJ Summersoft (Music/Vibes) Hailing from California, DJ Summersoft (she/her) is best known for her skillful transitions, soulful musical knowledge and curating a supreme vibe— whether it be at festivals, nightclubs, galas, weddings, LGBTQIA+ events, bars or fundraisers across the Pacific Northwest. Driven by community, joy and the aesthetic of an impeccable  ‘two step’ you can catch DJ Summersoft spinning hip hop, afrobeats, R&B, reggae, house, funk, disco, motown, and every genre in between. Aside from DJing, DJ Summersoft is an award winning writer/performer— as well as an emcee, curator and educator for incarcerated adults & youth.

DeeJay HerShe (Music/Vibes) From Florida to Seattle, Deejay HerShe (she/her)brings the sunshine vibes. Grooving with a mix of lounge, soul, funk, and worldly beats, she'll make you move to the heart-thumping rhythms of house, hip-hop, afrobeats, ama piano, and disco. But her mission goes beyond the dance floor – she's here to honor marginalized voices and spread joy through the power of funky music. Join the celebration and let the rhythm of change move your soul!

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Alejandro Snead (he/him) a black 26yr old man from Tacoma, A spokenword poet, artist, author, model,  aspiring to become the best I can be. 

Tarzan Salvatierra (they/them) Your favorite latinx massage therapist and Burly vine swinging burlesque extraordinaire!

Lavish Leon (she/her) Known as “The Draglesque Experience” and “ The Witty Kitty of the Gritty City” Lavish Leone is one of Tacoma’s best kept secrets! Known for her“every style” Ms. Leone draws heavily from classic and old-school silhouettes, but at her core she is a Draglesque chameleon. Be prepared to expect the unexpected with Lavish Leone!

Alexa Rae (they/them) is a model, creative, and wild child from Tacoma. They love being immersed in nature, supporting local music and art communities, and building community while dismantling systems of oppression.

Ander (they/them)  is a poet and community organizer, known affectionately as a "soft-hearted hunk" whose words and actions resonate with empathy and authenticity. Through their poetry, they explore the depths of the queer and trans experience, while their dedication to community organizing reflects their commitment to fostering connections and driving positive change.

Shavon (she/her) King County rida, bus 7 driva! Come ride with me! I’m a mommy. I make beats. Breakfast is better at night. Smiling is my superpower!

Soy (she/her) Soy is a joy! A triple Aries and a triple threat! When she’s not teaching a cooking class and throwing down in the kitchen. You can find them creating beautiful scenes using flowers and foliage. A body positive babe! She believes all bodies are beach bodies so let the sunshine in!

altared fashion | HMU artist

Lula Abraha (she/her) is LashALot Beauty, where the transformative power of makeup meets the artistry of preparation and technique. Founded on the belief that every individual possesses unique beauty waiting to be accentuated, we specialize in crafting impeccable looks that celebrate individuality and enhance confidence.
Join us on a journey where preparation meets artistry, and every look is elevated to new heights with the perfect pair of lashes. Experience the magic of LashALot Beauty and discover the true essence of beauty, one flutter at a time.