2025 Highlight Concepts Fashion Show

One of the most glamorous events in the Carolinas!

Charlotte

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2025 Fashion Show

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With our models, we are celebrating the rich tapestry of human beauty across cultures and generations.

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Highlight Concepts Fashion Show - Charlotte.

Charlotte, prepare to be captivated. 💫
The 2025 Highlight Concepts Fashion Show is more than an event: it's an immersive journey into the fashion world. Experience a luxurious evening, where creativity, music, and style converge. Witness the latest collections from international designers as they come to life on the runway. Walk the red carpet and be part of something extraordinary.
Don't miss this incredible fashion event!

Red Carpet Moments

Entertainment

Jaron Strom

Jaron Strom's Biography:
Indie pop artist, Jaron Strom, grew up on his grandpa‘s Motown records. That old school soul permeates through every song he performs. Lead singer of Minutes & Years, Charlotte, NC, based band, Jaron has the ability to sing everything from Michael Jackson to Justin Timberlake and knows a thing or two about mesmerizing the crowd.His ability to perform a breadth of styles all while bringing the same soulful, “edgy pop“, feel allowed him to win over Blake Shelton during a blind audition on The Voice. To this day, Jaron continues to build his skills as a performer.Today, Jaron continues to make the music he wants, bringing his sweet but immensely powerful falsetto to the crowd capturing the attention of all types of listeners.

Karl Dixon

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I'm Karl Dixon is the first winner of Black2Broadway's talent search where he won the title of "Most Exciting New Artist." He starred in "The Ray of Light", a musical tribute to Ray Charles at Resorts International in Atlantic City as well as the Cabaret Theatre at the Mohegan Sun Hotel in Connecticut. For the last ten years he has toured the world as a featured soloist with the Harlem Jubilee Singers which has included appearances at Italy's Umbria Jazz Festival and France's Jazz a Vienne festival where he performed Duke Ellington's "Freedom Suite" with the Laurent Mignard Ellington Orchestra. Last year he appeared as Sportin' Life in excerpts from Porgy and Bess at Teatro Muncipal in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil as well as the Festival Cervantino in Mexico. Other appearances include The Casa de Musica, Sociedad Filarmonica in Quito, Ecuador and the Bibliotheca Luis Angel Arango in Bogotá, Colombia. He will be appearing next month at the Festival de Jazz de Victoria in Spain.

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DJ Lizzlit & Janny Chaos

As a New York native embarking on a path fueled by her love for music, Liz, also known as LIZZLIT, is a multifaceted artist who has spent her life expressing herself in many forms. Her journey with music began at a young age, always being drawn to dancing, singing, and playing instruments. Growing up, she didn’t just attend music events; she fully immersed herself in them, experiencing the grooves and vibrations of every performance. After relocating to Raleigh, North Carolina, LIZZLIT’s passion for music evolved into the world of DJing where she developed a style that is as dynamic as it is captivating.

Janeth Driscoll, known in the music scene as Jannychaos, is a DJ of Mexican and Spanish descent, originally from El Paso, Texas. Her passion for music and the arts was sparked early in life and truly began to flourish during her high school years. She explored a wide range of creative pursuits, from learning piano and guitar to engaging in painting, drawing, and sculpting expressing a deep-rooted love for artistic expression.
Janny credits much of her inspiration to her grandfather, a lifelong musician who, at 81, continues to perform as a vocalist and guitarist in a traditional trio. His enduring dedication to music left a lasting impression on her artistic journey.
While attending college, Janny began organizing small-scale electronic music events, driven by her love for festivals, raves, and underground sounds. These early experiences ignited her passion for DJing and event curation.
Now based in Miami, Jannychaos has become a rising presence in the local electronic music scene. In addition to DJing, she has recently ventured into music production, with plans to release her debut tracks by the end of the year. As she continues to grow her career, Janny remains focused on expanding her footprint as both a performer and event organizer, bringing fresh energy and cultural influence on every stage she touches.

Our Fashion Designers and Fashion Influencer

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Gerdo R. Bucio

Accessories Specialist

From:
The Mexico

Introducing Gerardo R. Bucio: A Budding Designer with a Unique Vision.

Gerardo R. Bucio arrived in the United States in year 2000, bringing with him the vibrant spirit of his native Uruapan, Michoacán, Mexico, this region, globally recognized and famed for its breathtaking monarch butterfly sanctuary, served as an early backdrop to Gerardo's innate creativity.

From a young age, Gerardo was immersed in a world of artistic expression, demonstrating a keen fascination for handicrafts and the innovative potential of recycled materials in his school projects. With the early encouragement of his mother, he began crafting whimsical outfits and accessories for friends and family, nurturing a burgeoning passion for design. His creative wellspring draws inspiration from the dynamic energy of international fashion runways and the captivating narratives found within Japanese animation.

Developing as an empirical designer, Gerardo's journey in the United States included a 15-year tenure as a dental assistant. However, his dedication to design remained unwavering, manifesting in the creation of striking pieces for friends within the entertainment industry during his personal time. His involvement with the Highlight Concepts Fashion Show for the past five years as a dedicated staff member further solidified his connection to the world of fashion. This deep immersion ultimately fueled his decision to launch his debut collection as a designer.

Currently, Gerardo dedicates his creative energy to crafting distinctive apparel and accessories, with a strong emphasis on environmental sustainability. He embraces the inspiring challenge of material repurposing, transforming discarded items into fresh and aesthetically compelling creations, all while actively contributing to ecological consciousness.

Venancio Tadeo

Recycle Designer

From:
The philippines

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Venancio Tadeo: A Fashion JourneyVenancio Tadeo, originally from the Philippines, embarked on a remarkable journey to the United States in 1978. Armed with little more than a dream of becoming a fashion designer, he set his sights on Hollywood. After a few years in the West, Tadeo felt a strong pull to explore the fashion industry further. Through his travels across the country, he gained invaluable experience and inspiration, immersing himself in different fashion cultures and learning directly from industry professionals.Tadeo's journey culminated in designing and showcasing his collections at prestigious fashion shows in Los Angeles, Dallas, Montreal, New York, Miami, and Atlanta. This recognition cemented his status as an internationally acclaimed designer.Now based in the fashion-forward Charlotte area, Tadeo continues to make his mark. Known for his authentic, creative, and extravagant designs, he has a reputation for blending elegance with innovation.Tadeo's work has been prominently featured at the Highlight Concepts Fashion Shows in Raleigh, North Carolina, from 2021 to 2023. His exclusive collections have captivated audiences and solidified his position as a leading figure in the fashion industry.