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 DC Cultura Fashion Show
~ Mayflower Hotel ~
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​By JeanAnne Roberts
Copa Style Magazine Fashion Events Correspondent
As one of the most historic hotels in Washington, D.C., walking into the Mayflower Hotel was like walking into an Inaugural ball.
The lobby had a beautiful chandelier sparkling like a diamond with white marble floors comparable to a palace.
Italian people from “Vatican City” had convened for a conference the same time as this fashion show. Many priests were walking around the hotel lobby. It was like a beautiful symphony of many different cultures. ​
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Founder, Director and CEO Katty Vocal who founded “DC Cultura Fashion Show” was dressed in a breathtaking emerald gown. Her passion for culture inspired her to do an event to showcase designers from around the world. Eight different countries were represented on this stage.
As Mrs. DC America 2020 and model for this spectacular event, I was showcasing a black sparkle dress that made me feel like Cinderella. Nia, Model/Actress/Singer also representing the gorgeous Egyptian Designer Ramona Designs had an angelic white dress with a shimmery gold sequin cape inspired by Egyptian Queen Cleopatra. ​
​The Emcee/Host for the night was Miss Maryland America 2022, Gabby Richmond. She was captivating in an orange gown designed by Afua Sam, one of the talented designers of the evening.
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Mayflower Hotel, Washington, DC
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Gabby Richmond
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Gabby Richmond and Lizeth Alvarado
The fashion show had a lovely stage that was set up like an elegant wedding affair. White chairs were on each side of the aisle facing the red carpet where each model would walk to represent different designers from around the world.
Cocktails were served and beautiful live music was performed by a Pakistani musician. For anyone who loves fashion and beauty, I highly recommend this event, because it was a night to remember.   
​Designers:
Rosa Maria Agudo
Yulia Semchenko
Sonia Aviles Corcuy
Tatiana Cole
Saliha Halim
Maria Rao
Irena Levkovich
Afua Sam