Designer's Choice Creators: Dalun Smith, Oliver Michael Fitzpatrick, Shonda Ali-Shamaa

Hosted by Timmons Arts Foundation, Designers Choice Fashion Preview showcases creations by nationally-recognized designers < with a heart for Arkansas > combining the best of fashion + artistry for an unforgettable fashion extravaganza. Proceeds from the evening’s festivities support the Timmons Arts Foundation Cultivating the Arts Youth Summer Camp – providing children from underserved communities an opportunity to experience the arts through educational and enrichment programs.

Photography by Lori Sparkman Photography | Shot on location at Metroplex Event Center

Dalun Ray, Oliver Michael Fitzpatrick, Shonda Ali-Shamaa

These featured designers share their insight + inspiration for their creations.

Oliver Michael Fitzpatrick // Ndeed Regime

SELF-DESCRIBED – Eclectic

SIGNATURE PRODUCT – Bowties & custom bespoke suits

INSPIRATION – “The inspiration behind Ndeed Regime derives from many different aspects of life. I get inspiration from music, paintings, sculptures, movies, walking outside, architecture, etc. I try to grasp inspiration from anything around me. Seeing certain colors and patterns can stimulate an idea for a great custom piece. With my business I inspire to motivate and spark the mind of every person with a creative idea to go for it. Ndeed Regime aims to be a true inspiration that you can do anything that you put your mind to if you are willing to put in the work and your heart.”

Shonda Ali-Shamaa // Love ROCS

SELF-DESCRIBED – powerful

SIGNATURE PRODUCT – gowns

INSPIRATION – “Making women feel beautiful. At 5’9, finding clothes long enough has always been a challenge and made me self-conscious. I want to show the many faces/sizes of beauty.”