Is a Kenyan American whose work transcends traditional boundaries. With a keen eye for visual detail and a passion for cultural exploration, she transforms ideas into engaging narratives that captivate communities. Her approach is inspired by nature, art, and global perspectives, seamlessly weaving together elements that reflect diverse stories and identities

While in university, Sandrah launched Nasimiyu Studios, a creative agency that believes in the centering power of the human experience. Over the past five years, she has worked with brands across industries, including fashion, travel, and technology, to reimagine and breathe new life into their audience.

A social butterfly at heart, she is carving out the world she wants to see with some grace but mostly passion because her creativity has no single form.

Izzy Kelai is a creative director who blends dance, modeling, fashion, and multimedia arts to tell meaningful stories of self-expression and unity. Through his brand Wesowrooted, Izzy highlights the importance of staying connected to one’s roots while embracing diversity, growth, and healing.

By using photography, videography, and creative direction, he creates visuals that honor heritage, amplify underrepresented voices, and inspire reflection.

Wesowrooted serves as a platform for turning art into a bridge for connection and transformation. Izzy’s work celebrates individuality while fostering collective understanding, encouraging people to reconnect with their identity and community. With authenticity and intention, he transforms creative expression into a powerful tool for storytelling, connection, and change.

Trinity LaKose (@trinnoelphotography) is a Fashion, Design & Merchandising Major with a minor in Journalism currently in her senior year at Iowa State University. She is a photography manager for TREND magazine (@trenndmag_) at ISU and has also been involved in multiple fashion shows across the midwest including Kansas City Fashion Week, Omaha Fashion Week & Iowa State’s annual Fashion Show. Trinity shoots mainly fashion & editorial photography and wants to emphasize the growing fashion scene in the midwest which has so many talented individuals and creative energy that deserves to be recognized and celebrated. She is passionate about the impact fashion has on the world around us and wants to shine a light on the creatives who are changing the industry for the better.

Marcelo Acosta was born and raised in Des Moines and is currently in his final year at the University of Northern Iowa, studying Business Marketing with a minor in Digital Media Production. He is the founder of Celo Studios, a creative brand built to produce short films and original content for all to experience. Through Celo Studios, Marcelo hopes to bring stories to life and create impactful, engaging content that reaches diverse audiences and provides a space for creativity to thrive.

Josie is the Fashion Circuit's Marketing Lead. She is a journalist who has worked at Iowa Public Radio, the Denver Post, and NPR. She also runs a fashion and style newsletter, "Short and Sweet," that focuses on fashion news and petite style. Josie graduated from the University of Iowa's School of Journalism in 2022.

Sara is a fashion designer and stylist who finds inspiration in transformation—whether it’s breathing new life into upcycled materials or bringing bold ideas to life on the runway. She studied fashion at Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), where she got her start leading styling and backstage coordination for student-run fashion shows. Since then, she’s grown her brand ClubShopaholix, creating standout designs that fuse sustainability with drama and individuality.

Her work has been featured in DMACC’s fashion showcases, the Child Serve Bubble Ball gala, and as a design fellow for The Fashion Circuit spring show. Sara is also a proud team member of The Curve Factor and an active member of the local arts community. She continues to champion inclusive, creative, and expressive fashion. For her, design is about more than clothes—it’s about making a statement and leaving a lasting impression.

Production co-lead Addy is a recent graduate of the DMACC Fashion Institute, where she earned a degree in Fashion Design along with a Styling Certificate. She also produced the 2024 Midnight Metro fashion show while winning several awards. With a deep-rooted passion for the industry, Addy brings together her skills in design, modeling, and event coordination to seamlessly manage every moving part of a fashion production.

Addy believes fashion is one of the most personal and unavoidable art forms, after all, we all wear clothes, and what we wear tells our story. Her love for fashion began with frustration: she couldn’t find clothes that truly reflected her story. That creative gap led to the launch of her brand, Whotfisaddy, a bold, imaginative line that fuses unexpected fabrics and silhouettes. From pinstripes to camo bloomers, her pieces aim to bring to life the unique ideas people carry in their heads but can’t find in stores.

Kierra is a multifaceted creative professional, event producer, and visual storyteller with a deep passion for community, culture, and connection. As the founder of CndidSoul Collective and co-founder of Lavish, she curates immersive experiences that merge fashion, art, performance, and narrative—creating spaces where people feel seen, inspired, and empowered. Her work doesn’t just highlight—it heals, gathers, and amplifies. Every frame she captures, every show she shapes, carries the imprint of her core values: vulnerability, dependability, and authenticity. Kierra approaches each project with intention, clarity, and heart—seamlessly blending aesthetics with purpose.

Named one of the 2025 faces of The Curve Factor, Kierra’s growing presence in the Midwest fashion scene reflects her deep commitment to body positivity, inclusivity, and creative expression. Rooted in community, led by intuition, and shaped by purpose, Kierra transforms fleeting moments into lasting memories—and brings bold stories to life from behind the scenes.

Linzee Lowery founder of Focus on Me Photography LLC, a visionary creative with over 6 years of experience in photography and creative direction. Capturing moments that blend artistry, emotion and style. From bold editorial shoots to agency digitals, Linzee has collaborated with names like Arquette Agency, coaching models on posing, interviews and runway presence. Her work has graced the runway of fashion shows and the pages of agency websites. Whether behind the lens or directing the scene, she thrives on bringing ideas to life and inspiring confidence in-front and behind the camera.

Chas is a lifelong artist and crafter, with an adoration of and focus on textile and sculptural work. They've spent the past three years exploring different roles within fashion and theatre spaces, currently working in alterations. Of all the roles they've taken on, they deeply enjoy assisting backstage and with the production process. Always striving to be calm and caring amongst the chaos of creativity.

Hi guys; My name is Shanee, and I’m a public relations and International studies student at Iowa State University with a minor in event management. I am apart of both the marketing and set design team! I’m a creative based in Des Moines who enjoys writing, photography and public speaking! Be on the lookout for my blog coming this fall where I discuss all things creative and as always feel free to connect with me to work together:)