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Ashton Miyako
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I am a model/makeup artist/hair stylist/wardrobe designer/photographer.. etc.. Needless to say I I should just start taking pictures of my own shit.. I'm just too lazy to edit..

First things first, I do not have near enough images of my work because photographers seem to never give the pictures back to the MUA. I do not understand why this happens... but it does... and it's annoying.

Second, I work a full time job at a law firm. I can only be booked during the weekdays after 530p and on the weekends anytime.

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Feud Focus: Ashton Miyako

An intimate crowd gathered at Mighty in San Francisco last night for round one of  Fashion Feud, which like an indie-fashion David and Goliath, pitted newcomer Ashton Miyako against recently voted best designer in SF, Alexandria von Bromssen.  And while Alexandria walked away with the round one prize for her fun and flirty mini-skirted style, it was newcomer Ashton whose quick work on a super-wearable maxi dress that caught our eye, so we caught up with her the morning after the show to discuss the event, and where she is headed next.

SW: On your blog it says that you have only been designing for one year, how did you get started?

AM: Well, it actually started when I was a little girl. I grew up in North Pole, Alaska and the only thing I really had to entertain myself was cutting up my old clothing and hand sewing them into Barbie Doll fashions. My creativity started forever ago, it just wasn't until recently that I started sewing. However, interestingly enough the sewing aspect of it all started when I was trying to find the perfect hoodie. I couldn't find the one I wanted but I had seen a pattern that I liked on http://www.burdastyle.com. After countless hours of Craigslist shopping I was on my way to San Mateo to buy my very first sewing machine. The funny thing about that whole process was, I didn't know how to sew. I got my machine home and had just expected it to work. I messed up numerous times and stuck my fingers with way too many needles when I finally concluded that I needed to read the manual. It wasn't long after that I started sewing real outfits.

SW: What made you decide to compete in Fashion Feud?

AM: Owen had sent through a mass email saying that he was looking for models, hair, makeup and designers for a new event coming to San Francisco. When I got the email I laughed because I do all of those things. I model, do hair, do makeup and I design while still trying to learn how to be a photographer. My dream is to become a fashion designer so I figured there was no better opportunity for me to step out of my shell and on to the stage at Mighty. I truly thank him for allowing me that chance to compete as a designer.

SW: How did the actual experience of designing, and sewing with an audience (and a clock ticking down the minutes) differ from what you had imaged it would be like?
AM: It was exactly that what I thought it would be like. I watched the videos on the fashion feud site a few times so that way I wasn't so nervous on stage and I kind of had an idea as to what would happen. You don't realize how fast an hour goes by when your wondering what you're going to do next. I would be lying if I told you that I didn't feel a little lost up there. I am fortunate that the people who placed themselves in my eye range were my friends. Every time I looked up with a freaked out panicked look on my face, one of my friends had a big smile in front of me cheering me on. That really kept me going. Sewing in front of an audience was a lot more fun then I thought it would have been. I wish it would have been two hours so that I could have interacted with the crowd instead of hunched over my sewing machine the whole time, ha.

SW: Were there any unforeseen glitches, or problems with your sewing and production during the one hour time limit?

AM: For the most part the dress came out as planned. I didn't get to use the straps that I had made because I accidentally sewed one of them inside out. Haha, it was a beginners mistake. In the end the ribbon and the strap that I had sewed correctly came in handy. Oh and when we had ten minutes left my bottom hemline didn't come out straight because I sewed over a folded piece. I may have been the only one who noticed, but at least I can laugh about it today.
SW: Although you did not win last night, it was extremely close,  how did that feel knowing that you were holding your own with a far more experienced designer?

AM: It's funny to me that I would go up against Alex in a competition of designing when I voted for her and modeled for her in the San Francisco Fashion Awards. She ended up winning 2009's Best San Francisco Fashion Designer. [Whereas] I'm a beginner. . . I have had my designs shot by 2 different photographers but, up until last night my designs had never been seen on the runway.  I felt like there was a lot of pressure on me to perform at a level I had not performed at before. Up until that moment I did not have competition in my designs because no one had seen them. Going up against Alex was scary for me. Hearing the crowd vote for both of us was amazing. I've never had people cheer for me like that. Even though I didn't win, it WAS close and I DID have a fighting chance. It just makes me realize the value of people, relationships and the belief that no matter what I tried my best and left my heart and soul on that stage.

SW: Finally, where can your new found fans find your designs?
AM: I am working on getting my etsy shop and http://www.ashtonmiyako.com up and running... but  right now you can find my work at Model Mayhem and I will be a vendor at Style Lounge's Red Haute and Blue Shopping event at Rosewood Bar on October 15th from 7PM-Midnight.

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In addition to the two competing designers, Fashion Feud was made possible with the help of Models Kara Krauss and Shelby Autumn, Hair Stylist Kaitlyn Starbuck and Make-up Artist Andi Vicotorine.

The next round of Fashion Feud will be held October 27th for more on the event visit http://www.fashionfeud.net.

Photographers:
SE PhotoImaging - #730008
RIP ***Oliver Mendoza - #2349 (http://www.visual-noise.net/)
Thomas Schuster - #558139
Eddie Masias - #450489
Bootifull Productions
Loren David
Alexey Photography
Shootaway Photography

Models:
Raj - #817663
Nika - #648503
Jennaway - #484701
Fuji - #616503
Henry Lee - #574248
Katie - #567464
Miguel - #518979
Morgen Cullen - #629087
Kianna -
Obiamaka -
Andrew Kutches
Kaylee

TOO MANY MODELS TO NAME!

Designers:
Nika - #648503 (littleredsparrow.com)
Charlie B. Invisible Hero Industries
My own clothing designs.

Other MUA/Hairstylist:
Sunevil Airbrush #152937
Assaf Hasson Hairstylist

Fashion Shows:
Airbrush Fashion Show (Fluid Ultra Lounge)Producer: Meikee Magnetic #90829

Savant Garde (111 minna) - Serenity Gown Collection - http://www.littleredsparrow.com

Alice in Wonderland - Charlie Bee - Invisible Hero Designs

Status Lifestyle, Remix Fashion Show
Status Lifestyle, Exotic Erotic Sex Drive
Status Lifestyle, Under the Sea

Many Many Many More

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